This is delicious, and it really does taste like frozen hot chocolate. I top it with vegan whipped cream. That cuts the bitterness of the cocoa, which isn't too bitter to begin with, and adds a little sweetness. It's not something I'd want to drink every day, but once a week it's great to relax and enjoy a glass of it. Honestly, you can't tell it's vegan at all. It's just delicious. I plan on trying some of the other flavors because so far, the only flavor I've tried is the Frozen Hot Chocolate. I wouldn't say it's refreshing on a hot day. It's too sweet and thick for that, but it's a very enjoyable drink, something to enjoy now and then while relaxing and watching a movie, reading a book, etc. Highly recommended for those looking for vegan drinks.I feel bad because so many of the flavors have coffee in them. I like the taste of coffee, but I can't tolerate any caffeine at all. Even decaf, which still has some caffeine, affects me. I have to go caffeine free. I wish the caramel, my favorite flavor, did not have coffee in it. I'd be buying it every month! But, as it is, I can't have that flavor. I will continue to enjoy the iced hot chocolate now and then and love it. Whether you want sweetness or not, I think the addition of whipped cream makes the drink much better.