aN ANCIENT TRADITION REBORN
5,000 years before coffee there was brewed cacao. According to Mayan legend, it was discovered by the gods who carried it down from sacred mountains. This “drink of the gods” was served to kings in golden cups and given to warriors before battle. Cups of brewed cacao were buried with the honored dead to sustain them in the afterlife.
The ancients called it cacao. We call it Crio Bru.
100% PURE GROUND CACAO
“This drink is the healthiest thing and the greatest sustenance of anything you could drink in this world, because he who drinks a cup of this liquid no matter how far he walks, can go a whole day without eating anything else.”
- Anonymous Visitor to aztec nation, personal journal, 1556
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.
For thousands of years, Central and South American civilizations prepared a chocolaty drink that the Maya called ka'kao - the drink of the Gods. Served to kings in golden cups, this cacao beverage was prized for its restorative and energizing properties.
BOOSTS YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
Did we hear you sniffle? Cacao contains one of the highest concentrations of polyphenol antioxidants and in particular flavonoids of any food in the world. Polyphenol antioxidants and flavonoids boost your immune system and prevent you from getting a whole host of illnesses.
LOADED WITH NATURAL MOOD ENHANCERS
Want to feel great, increase focus, reduce stress, and sleep better? Cacao contains the natural chemical phenylethylamine or PEA (aka “love drug”), anandamide (aka “bliss chemical”), serotonin, a “feel-good” brain chemical, and Tryptophan, a natural anti-depressant amino acid. Taking care of yourself has never tasted so good.
LOW IN CARBS AND CALORIES
While low in carbs, calories, and fat, cacao acts as a natural appetite suppressant that can curb your appetite and promote weight loss.
SUPPORTS YOUR BONE, BRAIN, AND HEART HEALTH
Cacao is one of the best natural plant sources of magnesium in the world. Magnesium helps support the heart, aids digestion, balances brain chemistry, and builds strong bones.
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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.
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*Restrictions:
There's only one restriction really: French Presses are non-refundable. If your order includes a French Press, your refund will subtract the value of the French Press or similar equipment ($24.95). Other than that, full refunds are available if you're not totally happy on any "promotion" product on this page.
How it works:
1) Send a request for refund/return to support@criobru.com
2) Send a picture of your opened and unopened bags. Send the product back to us with a free prepaid shipping label that we provide.
3) We give you a full refund (If your order includes a French Press, we will subtract $24.95 from the refund). That's it!