Castle Kitchen Double Dutch Dark Chocolate Premium Hot Cocoa Mix - Dairy-Free, Vegan, Plant Based, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO Project Verified, Kosher - Just Add Water - 14 oz

I recently tried the Castle Kitchen Double Dutch Dark Chocolate Premium Hot Cocoa Mix, and I couldn't be more impressed! As someone who loves chocolate but needs a dairy-free and vegan option, this product is a perfect fit.The rich, deep cocoa flavor is exactly what you'd want from a premium hot cocoa, and it truly satisfies my chocolate cravings. It's incredibly smooth and not too sweet, which I appreciate. What I love most is that it’s so easy to make—just add water, and you're good to go. No need to add milk or any other dairy substitutes, which makes it hassle-free, especially on busy days.The fact that it's made with non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegan ingredients gives me peace of mind, knowing it's a healthier option without compromising on taste. Plus, the absence of artificial flavors or preservatives is a huge plus.I also appreciate that it’s made in a nut-free facility, making it a great choice for anyone with food allergies. It’s the perfect hot cocoa for everyone in my family to enjoy, regardless of dietary restrictions.Overall, Castle Kitchen has created a delightful and indulgent hot cocoa mix that meets all my needs—rich, decadent, and allergy-friendly. I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a delicious and guilt-free treat!

LOVE this. It will forever be a standard part of my kitchen equipment. Extremely chocolatey without having to add a ton- you just have to stir very well bc it wants to clump a bit. But delicious.

Nice and rich, but very light on the mint. Which is fine with me. I mix it with my coffee for a delicious minty mocha!!!!

I received this today and tried it. I often have "instant cocoa" so I know how to make it. I always heat it up and let it set for at least 10 minutes before I drink it which allows more flavor to come through. This still tasted watery after 12 minutes. I will try this with pure milk sometime and edit this review if that improves it.The label (I think from Amazon) is over the instructions. I had to peel off the label before I could see the measurements.EDIT: I have tried this will milk several times now. The flavor is better that way but not perfect. It takes extra stirring to get this to dissolve completely. Also, the label shows that there are 14 servings in the container which means it costs about $1 per serving. Not as good of a value as I had thought.

The Castle Kitchen Double Dutch Dark Chocolate Premium Hot Cocoa Mix is absolutely fantastic! As someone who is dairy-free and loves dark chocolate, this hot cocoa mix has become my go-to treat. The flavor is rich, decadent, and perfectly balanced—not too sweet, with a deep chocolatey taste that satisfies any craving.I love that it’s vegan, plant-based, gluten-free, and Non-GMO Project Verified. It feels great knowing I can enjoy something so delicious while sticking to my dietary needs. Plus, it’s incredibly convenient—just add water, and you’re ready to go! Despite being water-based, it still comes out creamy and smooth, which is impressive.The 14 oz size is just right, offering plenty of servings for cozy evenings or sharing with friends. It’s also kosher, making it accessible for even more people to enjoy.If you’re looking for a high-quality, guilt-free hot cocoa mix that doesn’t compromise on flavor, this is it. I highly recommend it and will definitely be repurchasing!

It is very tasty and warm.

Container was fully sealed, but when opened it was only half full. I know it is filled by weight and some settling would happen over time. But it is very weird for its container to be only half full, that means it is filled with half air and air can make food products age in staleness and be less fresh....though this being cocoa and sugar those shouldn't go stale, but since the mint is listed only as natural flavor then I have no idea if it can go stale or not (whether it is made with any oils that may age badly or not).The flavor was dark chocolate and mint that was sweetened with sugar. It does dissolve fairly quickly and stir easily into warm to hot water/coffee. A strong cup will have excess chocolate collect near the bottom of your cup as you drink it, so a stirring near the end is beneficial just like any other cocoa mix.I gave it 4 stars mostly for only half filling the container. Either they could use a vibrating machine to settle the product as the container is filled if it is a settling issue and therefore use smaller containers to more accurately portray the amount therein. Or they have purposely made a doubly large container to falsely portray double the amount actually within the container to customers who may buy it when comparing sizes and prices. Either way it is a false and misleading container for the actual amount inside it; if I had a small kitchen scale I would of measured the contents to see if it was really 14 ounces or not.I am glad I bought this to see if it would be a good option for some Christmas gifts. I do not think half full containers will make nice Christmas gifts no matter the quality of the chocolate inside, people would feel like they received a messed up product missing half its contents...so it would be seen as only half a gift.I must therefore give this product only half the stars it could get since I received only half a container of product. So 2.5 stars, since it is enjoyable I rounded up to 3.

Really good! Have bought this multiple time and will continue to buy in the future. Mixes in well.