MarieBelle Maya is a named drinking-chocolate product, so the useful starting point is the exact tin or refill bag you have. Check its formulation, milk ingredients and preparation directions together. Brand history and current package facts answer different questions.
Identify the current product
Checked September 16, 2026: MarieBelle’s 20 oz Maya refill listing describes a 66% chocolate product. Its Maya ingredient section names cocoa mass and cocoa butter, whole milk powder and sunflower lecithin; it identifies milk as an allergen. The listing uses several sugar-related phrases, including “no sugar added.” Read the actual package’s Nutrition Facts for the amount of total sugars.
Maya appeared in 2007 coverage as a 70% hot chocolate and bar line. Treat that as a dated product description. The present refill listing supplies more relevant information for a current purchase, while a different package or regional version may have its own details. A listing for drinking chocolate also does not establish availability of a matching eating bar.
Read the sugar wording with the panel
“No added sugar” and the number of grams of total sugars provide different information. FDA explains that total sugars include naturally occurring sugars, such as those in milk, as well as added sugars. A product containing milk powder can therefore warrant a closer look at the panel even when its name emphasizes added sugar.
Use the chocolate label comparison guide to compare equal weights and actual portions. For Maya, record the dry product separately from the milk or other liquid you add. This makes the finished cup easier to understand than a claim on the front of a tin.
Prepare one cup, then adjust
MarieBelle’s listing gives an American-style starting ratio of ½ cup milk to ⅓ cup chocolate. Follow the directions on your package if they differ. Heat and stir until smooth, then adjust the liquid to your preferred thickness. Yenra has not kitchen-tested this manufacturer preparation.
- Measure the dry chocolate and liquid separately, recording which product you used.
- Combine them in a small saucepan and warm gently while stirring, scraping the bottom so chocolate incorporates evenly.
- When smooth, pour into a cup and allow it to reach a comfortable sipping temperature.
- If it is thicker than you like, add a small measured amount of warm liquid. Write down the change before preparing another cup.
Changing to water or a plant beverage changes flavor, texture and the finished drink’s ingredients. Using water does not remove milk already present in the chocolate itself. Check all package ingredients when preparing the cup for someone else.
Check the listing at the point of purchase
Availability and package formats can change. Match the product name, net weight and ingredient information before ordering; contact MarieBelle if an online description and your package disagree. Follow the package’s best-before and storage directions, and keep dry contents tightly closed away from heat and moisture.
For an independent melted-chocolate formula and tasting approach, use the drinking-chocolate guide. For a powder-based drink, see hot cocoa from scratch.