Chocolate Coffee and Cocoa: How to Use the Two Rivers Chocoholics Box
By Two Rivers Coffee Direct | Published: 2026-11-03
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to brew chocolate coffee and cocoa pods from the Two Rivers Chocoholics box. Step-by-step tips for rich flavor and avoiding common mistakes.
Quick answer
To get the best from the Two Rivers Chocoholics box, brew the chocolate coffee pods like any flavored coffee—use fresh water and a clean machine—and treat the cocoa as a separate hot drink by mixing it with hot water or milk, not running it through a coffee maker.
Why chocolate coffee and cocoa need different brewing methods
The Chocoholics Variety Pack contains both chocolate-flavored coffee pods and hot cocoa. Coffee pods are designed for pod brewers, while cocoa is a powder or mix that dissolves in liquid. Using a coffee pod brewer for cocoa can clog the machine and leave you with a weak, gritty drink. Similarly, brewing coffee pods in a cocoa-style preparation won’t extract the coffee properly.
The box does not specify exact ratios or temperatures for the cocoa, so start with the package directions and adjust to taste. For the coffee pods, follow your brewer’s standard pod instructions.
What to expect from the chocolate coffee pods
Chocolate-flavored coffee pods deliver a flavored coffee experience, not a mocha. They are brewed like regular coffee and have a chocolate aroma and taste, but they don’t contain added cocoa powder or sweetener. If you want a richer, dessert-like cup, you can add a splash of milk or a little cocoa powder after brewing—but keep in mind that adding cocoa may not dissolve completely in hot coffee.
The cocoa in the box is a separate product meant to be prepared as a hot chocolate drink. It is not designed for brewing in a coffee pod machine.
Step-by-step brewing guide for the Chocoholics box
- Check the pod type before brewing: Open the box and separate the chocolate coffee pods from the cocoa packets. Coffee pods are for pod brewers; cocoa is a powder. Common mistake: assuming all items are coffee pods and trying to brew cocoa in the machine. Sort the contents first to avoid clogging your brewer.
- Brew chocolate coffee pods with fresh water: Fill your pod brewer with fresh, cold water and insert a chocolate coffee pod. Use the standard brew size for a single cup, typically 6 to 8 ounces. Common mistake: using stale water or a dirty machine, which mutes the chocolate flavor. Clean your brewer regularly to keep flavors true.
- Prepare cocoa separately with hot liquid: Empty a cocoa packet into a mug and add hot water or hot milk (about 6 to 8 ounces), stirring until dissolved. Adjust the amount of liquid to taste. Common mistake: using boiling water that can scorch the cocoa or leaving lumps. Stir well and add liquid gradually for a smooth texture.
- Enhance your chocolate coffee without overdoing it: If you want a mocha-style drink, brew a chocolate coffee pod and stir in a small amount of cocoa powder or a splash of milk. Start with 1/2 teaspoon of cocoa and adjust. Common mistake: adding too much cocoa, which can make the drink gritty or bitter. Add cocoa a little at a time and taste as you go.
- Store unused pods and cocoa properly: Keep coffee pods in a cool, dry place and reseal cocoa packets tightly to prevent clumping. Common mistake: leaving cocoa open to moisture, which causes lumps. Airtight storage keeps both coffee and cocoa fresh.
Product facts
- Two Rivers Coffee Chocoholics - Chocolate Coffee + Chocolate Cocoa: Chocoholics Variety Pack includes both chocolate-flavored coffee and hot cocoa. This means you get two different products that require different preparation methods, so you can enjoy both coffee and cocoa without treating them the same way.
Two Rivers Coffee Chocoholics - Chocolate Coffee + Chocolate Cocoa
