Crio Bru Brewed Cacao Double Chocolate Light Roast - Coffee Alternative Natural Healthy Drink | 100% Pure Ground Cacao Beans | 99.99% Caffeine Free, Keto, Low Carb, Paleo, Brew And Enjoy Hot or Iced (3 Pound (Pack of 1))

Lifelong coffee drinker here. As I get older, I've been looking to reduce my caffeine and dairy (I always add a little half-n-half to my regular coffee to neutralize the acids and avoid burning a hole in my stomach!). I've tried tea, but it's just too "thin". I've tried Teeccino, which was more coffee-like than tea, but still didn't cut it. Enter cacao..."the food of the gods" for the Aztecs and Mayans. I am REALLY impressed with this ancient American delicacy, particularly the double chocolate flavor. I throw one heaping tablespoon of cacao into my 16-ounce mug, add hot water, let it sit for around 5 minutes, and then pop in my nifty little JoGo Straw and drink with the grounds still in the cup. Absolutely delicious, and healthy, too. For me, this works in place of my beloved coffee. Clean-up is stoopid easy with the JoGo. This is also a great portable setup for hikers and motorcycle campers. Highly recommend!

I make this in a French press.I use two tablespoons of grounds, 10 ounces of water.I let it sit for ten minutes, then I add cream and sweetener.Great after lunch and dinner. A nice pick me up without the buzzof coffee.

First saw this in a store, bought the mild ‘Ghana’ version, was just too weak for me. Saw this double chocolate on Amazon, had to try it.This is ground up cacao beans.Directions on package for French press, but that did not work at all for me. There is too much fine powder mixed in with the coarser pieces.Using a #2 filter in either a coffee machine or pour over, also ‘plugs’ up and takes forever to drip into cup. I ended up buying the metal #2 pour over cone that is laser drilled with holes. No need for paper filter. Found at a kitchen store, not at a big box store. You can stir while it’s soaking, so nothing gets plugged up.Once you pour water on it, a pleasant aroma of chocolate is detected. Once brewed, it has the same feel as regular coffee, but with a mild flavor of chocolate. Since there is no caffeine it’s great for drinking later in the day or evening.I did buy the extra strong flavor in store, it was nasty smelling, (think dirty feet), and awful taste.I like the double chocolate flavor, you might try a larger sized French press, see if that works for you.

This is absolutely delicious!!! I love my coffee, but this is a great break!Makes a great bedtime cup with cream.

Tase is ok, but it’s weak when brewed like coffee. The chocolate taste will make you want to add sugar. I could see this being good if you brewed it and added hot cocoa powder. Not worth $20 for sure.

As a coffee "addict," I thought this product was an intriguing concept and I succumbed to the hype and purchased one bag. First, I received two separate notifications that the shipment had been delayed (only item in the order). After the second delay, nearly one full month after placing the order, I attempted to cancel the order. Then, "miraculously," the item was "too close to shipping to be canceled." Okay.Once the package arrived, I was eager to try it. Remember how I said I was a coffee "addict"? Let's be clear. I own a Nespresso machine, a Keurig, an espresso maker, an iced coffee machine, a pour-over coffee device, a regular pot for brewed coffee, and a French press. I also own a milk frother and a coffee bean grinder, not to mention various syrups and such. So perhaps I am too ingrained in the world of coffee for my palate to accept this unusual substitute. If you love coffee and are used to strong coffee drinks, this will disappoint.I followed the directions exactly the first time I made it. It tasted like someone had served me hot water with some kind of weird cocoa dropped in. Very diluted and watery. The second time I made it, in an attempt to get a stronger flavor, I doubled the amount of grounds in the French press. Unfortunately, I got the same result. Watery, weak, warm beverage. It's quite gross, IMO. It's so disgusting to me that I won't even finish the rest of the bag.I'm not sure how this product managed to generate so much hype. While the coffee I drink might be eating away at the lining of my stomach, at least it is an enjoyable culinary experience. This product tastes like it would burn the stomach lining away (bitter), but has almost no flavor. There's nothing pleasant about this product. The entire thing has been a colossal waste of money. I'll never buy this again and I strongly advise you to avoid it.