You can buy Bournvita in Los Angeles at Anoras Cash N Carry, 567 S Fairfax Ave in the Fairfax District. We keep Cadbury Bournvita on the shelf in both the everyday 500g tin and the 1kg family size, right alongside Horlicks and Boost in our malt-drinks section. If you grew up stirring a couple of heaped spoons into a glass of milk after school, that exact taste is a short drive — or a local delivery — away.

Below we'll cover what Bournvita actually is, how to make it hot or cold, how it stacks up against Horlicks and Boost, the sizes we carry, and exactly where to pick it up near you.

What is Bournvita?

Bournvita is a chocolate-malt drink mix made by Cadbury — the same house behind the chocolate — and it's one of the most recognized names in Indian kitchens. The powder blends malted barley and wheat with cocoa and milk solids, so it dissolves into milk as a sweet, chocolatey, faintly malty drink. It's not quite a cocoa and not quite a plain malt like Horlicks; it sits comfortably in the middle, which is why it's stayed a breakfast-table and after-school staple for generations.

Most people reach for it as a warm bedtime mug in cooler months and a cold, frothy glass through an LA summer. It's vegetarian, and a tin lasts a while since a serving is only two or three teaspoons. Takeaway: think of Bournvita as chocolate milk's maltier, more grown-up cousin — familiar, comforting, and easy to keep on hand.

How do you make Bournvita?

Start with about a cup (200–250 ml) of milk and two to three heaped teaspoons of Bournvita, then adjust to taste. For a hot mug, warm the milk and stir the powder in until it's fully dissolved with no lumps. For the cold version — the one most people prefer in summer — dissolve the powder in a splash of warm milk or water first, then top up with cold milk and ice and stir hard, or give it a quick shake in a jar for that classic froth.

A few tips from behind the counter: whole milk gives the creamiest result, but it works fine with low-fat or a plant milk if that's your preference. If you like it richer, blend a spoonful into a banana milkshake or drizzle it over vanilla ice cream. Takeaway: dissolve first, then top up — that's the trick to a smooth, lump-free glass every time.

Bournvita vs Horlicks vs Boost — which malt drink should you buy?

We carry all three, and the honest answer is that it comes down to flavor. Bournvita leans chocolatey and sweet, so it's the easy crowd-pleaser for kids and anyone who wants something close to chocolate milk. Horlicks is maltier and less chocolatey — the plain Classic version tastes toasty and biscuity, while Horlicks also makes a chocolate malt if you want a middle ground. Boost is malty with a cocoa edge and has long been marketed around energy and sport.

If you're buying for a household that can't agree, a common move is one tin of Bournvita for the chocolate crowd and a tin of plain Horlicks for the malt purists. Takeaway: pick Bournvita for chocolatey and sweet, Horlicks for maltier and toasty, Boost if you want malt with a cocoa kick.

What sizes and options does Bournvita come in?

At Anoras we stock Cadbury Bournvita in the 500g tin, which is the right size for one or two drinkers, and the 1kg tin, which is the better value if it's a daily habit or a full household. For comparison, our malt shelf also carries Horlicks Classic in a 1kg tin (around $16.50), Horlicks Chocolate, and Boost in 500g — so you can mix and match sizes across the lineup on one trip.

Because our aisles turn over quickly, the freshest way to check what's on the shelf today is to call us at 323-272-3617 or browse the tins online. Takeaway: go 500g to try it or for a small household, 1kg if Bournvita is an everyday ritual.

Where can I buy Bournvita near me in Los Angeles?

Come see us at Anoras Cash N Carry, 567 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036, in the heart of the Fairfax District and Mid-Wilshire. We're an easy hop from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Culver City, and Koreatown, and we're open every day from 10 AM to 9 PM. You'll find Bournvita with the malt drinks and milk powders, near our wider beverages selection.

Prefer it brought to you? We deliver within a 10-mile radius from 10 AM to 8 PM, usually within about 45 minutes, with a $35.97 minimum order and a $7.98 delivery fee — free when you spend over $99. If you're outside our delivery zone, order online for free in-store pickup with no minimum, ready in about an hour. Takeaway: stop in on Fairfax, get it delivered locally in under an hour, or reserve it for free pickup — whichever's easiest for you.

Grab these while you're stocking up

• Cadbury Bournvita 500g — the everyday tin
• Cadbury Bournvita 1kg — the family-size value tin
• Horlicks Classic Malt Drink 1kg — for the malt purists
• Boost Malt Drink 500g — malt with a cocoa kick

Building a warm-drinks shelf? See our guide to Bru Green Label coffee in Los Angeles too.

Frequently asked questions

Is Bournvita a chocolate drink or a malt drink?

It's both — a chocolate-malt mix. Cadbury blends malted barley and wheat with cocoa and milk solids, so it tastes chocolatey and sweet with a gentle malty note, sitting between a plain cocoa and a plain malt drink like Horlicks Classic.

Can you drink Bournvita cold?

Yes, and in LA plenty of people prefer it that way. Dissolve the powder in a little warm milk or water first so it doesn't clump, then top up with cold milk and ice and stir or shake well for a frothy glass.

Is Bournvita vegetarian?

Yes, Cadbury Bournvita is a vegetarian drink mix. It's made from malt, cocoa, sugar, and milk solids, with no meat-derived ingredients.

What's the difference between Bournvita and Horlicks?

Bournvita is chocolatey and sweet; Horlicks Classic is maltier and more toasty with little to no chocolate flavor. Many households keep both — Bournvita for the kids and the chocolate lovers, plain Horlicks for anyone who prefers a cleaner malt taste.

Where can I buy Bournvita near me in Los Angeles?

At Anoras Cash N Carry, 567 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036, open daily 10 AM–9 PM. We carry the 500g and 1kg Cadbury tins in the Fairfax District, with local delivery within 10 miles and free in-store pickup. Call 323-272-3617 to confirm today's shelf.