Ancillary Darkness

Flavor Notes:

This is a distinctly different Brewing cocoa than I have previously made. It is more nutty with a ton of chocolate and very little fruit. It brews great both hot and cold. The roast level gives it a wonderful depth of flavor without any bitterness of some of the darker roasts.

I hope you enjoy drinking it as I did blending it and finding the roast level where it sings.

And again, this is not your mother’s hot chocolate. And this is also not coffee. It stands on its own merits, so judge it on what you taste, not what you expect or what it isn’t.

Also Great Nibs for Brewing

We wrote an article all about brewing with nibs for chocolate flavor in beer. You can find it here: Brewing with Chocolate and Cocoa. These are the "Dark roasted nibs" mentioned in the article.

Ancillary Darkness

Level 7

Light ↓ [■■■■■■■□□□] Dark

Coffee Brewers
Brewing

Gluten Free
Vegan
Non GMO

- This Brewing cocoa works well in coffee brewers and actually mixed with coffee. Other brewing cocoas can have a tendency to muddy the flavor of coffee I have found, or worse, clog brewing filters or screens. Your mileage may vary, but I’ve found 1:1 ratio wonderful, and if you are just a little careful, so it does not overflow, even straight can work well.

Your tastes may vary but I recommend starting with the following proportions and times: 4 T/8 oz boiling water Steep 5 minutes Press (assuming you are using a press pot - drip works ok too) Enjoy straight, with milk (or cream) and/or sugar.

You can learn more about brewing cocoa from our [Guide To Brewing Cocoa]

Q: Is brewed cacao just hot chocolate?
A: Nope, it is a totally different animal. Brewing cocoa is best thought of as a cocoa tea. Hot chocolate is thinned down sweetened chocolate and has a full, thick mouthfeel. Brewing cocoa is ground whole cocoa beans extracted with hot or cold water so is more like a tea or coffee.

Q: What is the difference between brewed cacao and cocoa powder?
A: Brewing cocoa is whole, roasted cocoa beans coarsely ground up and ready for brewing. Cocoa powder is what is left over after cocoa nibs are pressed and the cocoa butter is removed.

Q: What does brewed cacao taste like?
A: Oh my, what does a blue sky look like? Brewing cocoa is more like a tea or coffee, instead of hot chocolate.

Q: Can I brew cacao powder like coffee?
A: Generally speaking, yes. Pour over. Check. French press. Check. Coffee maker. Mostly. You need more brewing cocoa than coffee so some machines are too small. Espresso. Sadly not.

We have a video about how to brew brewing cocoa, you should watch it.

Q: Is brewed cacao safe?
A: As safe as tea or coffee and some think more so as it has nearly no caffeine.

Q: What are the benefits of drinking brewed cacao?
A: If you are looking for an alternative for coffee and other caffeinated drinks, Brewed Cacao is the droid you have been looking for in that is it virtually caffeine free (less than decaf green tea).

Q: Which is healthier cocoa or cacao?
A: Neither. They are the same. People will tell you tons of things to make it sound fancy or more complicated but cocoa is in English, and Cacao is generally Spanish.

Likewise: Brewing Cocoa = Brewed Cacao

To preserve its freshness and rich flavor, store your brewing cocoa in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. Like most cocoa products, it benefits from stable, moderate conditions and should be kept sealed when not in use.

Ancillary Darkness

$ 63.00