Some mixes called for hot milk but others already contained powdered milk and so required only hot water. We started with the latter. “Oh, Swiss Miss ... Double Chocolate ($7.99 for 8 oz.

“The Swiss have deep expertise in knowing how to achieve creamy and decadent plant-milk chocolate ... says Vuchnich ($19.95 for a 4-pack). Available at lovochocolate.com.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — It’s hot chocolate season, and why should kids have all the fun? The folks at Consumer Reports made dozens of cups of hot cocoa to find the best ones for your holiday season.

We tried three brands of powdered hot chocolate to see who does it best. The brands we tested included Whole Foods, Nestle, and Swiss Miss. Our favorite was Swiss Miss Classics Milk Chocolate Hot ...

He was constantly tinkering with his mix, for instance, making it longer lasting by substituting nonfat milk ... name Swiss Miss, is credited with launching America’s instant hot chocolate ...