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Brewed Cacao
99.99% caffeine free, all-day energy, rich in antioxidants and magnesium, theobromine, flavor and aroma of dark chocolate
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What is Crio Bru Brewed Cacao?
IT'S NOT COFFEE | IT'S CACAO: Roasted, ground, and brewed like coffee, Crio Bru Brewed Cacao has flavor and aroma of unsweetened pure dark chocolate. Instead of coffee bean grounds, it's 100% pure ground cacao.
How do I drink it?
Brew it in your French press or coffee maker, and your kitchen will have the aroma of pure dark chocolate heaven in no time.
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WHAT IS CRIO BRU BREWED CACAO?
IT'S NOT COFFEE | IT'S CACAO: Roasted, ground, and brewed like coffee, Crio Bru Brewed Cacao has flavor and aroma of unsweetened pure dark chocolate. Instead of coffee bean grounds, it's 100% pure ground cacao.
What DOES CRIO BRU BREWED CACAO TASTE LIKE?
Crio Bru Brewed Cacao has the flavor of 100% pure unsweetened pure dark chocolate. While similar in some respects to coffee, most characterize the taste experience as wonderfully distinctive.
HOW DO I MAKE/BREW CRIO BRU BREWED CACAO
Crio Bru Brewed Cacao is made any way that traditional coffee is brewed. You can brew it in a French Press, coffee machine (gold tone or mesh filter- no paper filters), pour over, etc. Keurig and Espresso machines are among the few options we don't recommend using.
You can also mix our grounds with your coffee grounds before brewing and make a delicious mocha. If desired you can also add your favorite creamer or sweetener. See our brewing guide for more information.
is there any caffeine in Crio Bru Brewed Cacao?
Crio Bru Brewed Cacao is 99.99% caffeine free with 10 mg caffeine per 8 oz cup (similar to a cup of decaf coffee). Brewed Cacao also has theobromine, a naturally occurring stimulant found in cacao that can be longer lasting, milder, and more pleasant than caffeine.
WHAT IS THE NUTRITION INFO?
Per 8 oz Cup: Calories 20g; Sugars 0g; Net Carbs 1g; Fiber 2g; Fat 0g; Protein 2g; Sodium 2g; Cholesterol 0g
Ingredients: 100% Pure Ground Cacao Beans (Cocoa Beans).
Some of products such as Caramel Flavored Light Roast have natural flavored oils but do not impact the nutrition panel.
HOW IS CRIO BRU BREWED CACAO DIFFERENT THAN HOT CHOC0laTE?
Crio Bru Brewed Cacao is 100% pure unsweetened ground cacao that is brewed like coffee. Hot chocolate is cocoa powder (a processed component of cacao) that dissolves into hot water that also has sugar, milk powder, and additives.