ABC News crowns winner in nationwide hot cocoa contest
Celebrity judges taste cocoa from across the U.S., sparking a sweet showdown for the top prize.
On January 29, 2026, ABC News aired the reality series 'United States of Hot Cocoa'. The program brought together 12 celebrity judges, each asked to sample and rate cocoa blends created by contestants from 15 states. Over three weeks, judges toured hot cocoa stalls, tasting everything from classic chocolate to spicy‑infused varieties. In the finale, the show announced that the winning blend, poured from a Vermont‑grown cacao bean, earned the highest scores for flavor, aroma, and texture. The winner received a $10,000 prize and a feature in the network’s summer cooking segment. Viewers nationwide cheered as the top cocoa claim the title of superhero drink.
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