So, what to expect? This is NOT like the sugary hot chocolate you've had, so get that out of your mind. Do you enjoy dark chocolate? 80%, 90%, 100%, the serious stuff? If so, you're in the right place! If you are trying to duplicate middling, milk and sugar filled candy bars, well this might not be for you.

In case you hadn't noticed, when you drink hot chocolate, you taste the milk and sugar on your tongue, bitter happens on the tongue too, but the chocolate explosion happens in your nose!

As you take a sip of this, it may taste a bit watery at first, you will get that same familiar bitterness you get from seriously dark chocolates and a few undertones, but as you exhale through your nose, BAM(!), the explosion of chocolate hits!

Me, I might add a little milk and about a half tablespoon of sugar to change things up, but I have also played with ginger, honey, chili, really anything you might find in quality dark chocolate.

BTW, what's left after brewing is edible and guess what it tastes like?

I bought this variety pack on a whim because I can’t drink coffee regularly and homemade hot cocoa is a little high in calories to drink 1-2 times per day. This cacao is SO satisfying that I no longer feel the urge to brew coffee. This does not upset my gut and also doesn’t send me on a caffeine high or cause me to crash. Criobru is also more satisfying than traditional tea and I can’t see myself without this in my life! I brew it one cup at a time, but instead of a coffeemaker or french press, I simply use a larger sized mug with a tea strainer. Seriously great product!

I was looking for a keto friendly hot chocolate. Crio Bru is chocolatey deliciousness. I'm very happy I tried it.

This came across my Facebook feed and I thought…. “That sounds interesting.” It was so much more than interesting!!!! It was delightful and indulgent all at the same time! Can’t wait to try the other flavors in the sample pack!

I was so excited to try this as an alternative to drinking so much coffee. I was blown away by the satisfying flavor and pleasant scent of Cacao. First time I truly enjoyed a morning drink without the jitters.