First of all, I am a complete sugar addict as well as a coffee lover! I have to let go of the caffeine so I am moving away from coffee. I found this to try and so far I am not disappointed.

I got the sample pack because - well, duh! Try all the flavors! This morning I started with the Double Chocolate (remember, sugar addict). I read all the reviews and decided that since I didn't have the french press and results were not as good with a coffee maker, I did the boil method. I did 3 tbsp of double chocolate and 12 oz of water. Brought to a boil and let it sit on low for 10 minutes and poured through a fine mesh strainer.

The amazing aroma was almost too much to anticipate! But with a bit of patience (mom would be proud) it was ready. I tasted it as is. I wanted to see what my starting point would be. It's flavor was really smooth and creamy. There was a little bitterness to it so I started by adding a pinch of Pink Himalayan Salt. Once I got the bitterness under control I needed to adjust my sweetness level. I use Monk Fruit as it doesn't spike the Glycemic Index. I added little by little and ended up with a total of 3 teaspoons. I also added a splash of Vanilla and was quite pleased with my morning treat!

I cannot wait to see what blends I can create!

I wanted a hot beverage to replace my daily coffee and tea just doesn’t do it for me, plus tea bothers my stomach. I love the packets of instant cocoa, but those are loaded with sugar. Crio Bru is what I have been looking for. It’s not as decadent as an instant cocoa because there’s no sugar, but hey...almost no carbs and no sugar is a plus. I can drink it often and even have it before bed; it doesn’t keep me awake. I would describe Crio Bru as very similar to traditional cocoa but more watery and not as sweet. If you want sweetness you could simply add sugar, maple syrup, or a flavored creamer. I am going to try brewing it a bit stronger. I added half and half....I think heavy cream would be excellent in this. I am definitely going to continue buying Crio Bru.

hot or iced, adding a scoop to the top of a reusable Keurig pod makes my morning and WOW! this makes the best cup anytime

Got my starter sample box. So far, I've tried the Venezuela Medium roast and the Ecuador Light roast. Of those 2, I prefer the light roast because the medium roast tastes more "burnt" to me but then I'm not a coffee hound either. In coffees, I prefer the light roast. I used the directions for the French press method but will later try to coffee maker method. Given that chocolate or cacao is naturally bitter, I prefer adding some sugar and a splash of milk to mine but when I do, it's much better than plain. I am looking forward to trying the rest of the flavors in my starter box as well as the double chocolate flavor too. We like it. Will buy some more of this and try other ways of drinking it. If you love chocolate, this is great but you'll need some sweetener because cacao is naturally bitter in its natural state. But love this.

So good. I can’t drink coffee because of acid. Cacao is smooth, tastes wonderful And I feel good ! I ordered two more flavors.