double chocolat brewing cacao

Double Chocolat Brewing Cacao - Limited Edition

Origin: Small-lot blend
Type: That would be telling
Flavor Notes: Deep, dark, unapologetic chocolate

I've been making brewing cacao blends a long time, and I've never blended a brewing cacao this chocolatey. That's the whole point of the name. Double Chocolat is the richest, darkest, most full-on chocolate cup we've ever brewed.

I'm proud we got there without adding a single additional thing. No chocolate flavoring, no cocoa stirred in, no shortcuts (like some bru that shall not be named). Just cacao — the right beans, blended and roasted to pull every bit of deep chocolate out of the bean itself. It's "double chocolate" because the cacao genuinely tastes that way, not because we doctored it. That's a harder way to do it. It's also the only way I'm interested in.

And because it's real roasted cacao, it tastes like real roasted cacao — not the flat, generic chocolate-flavored coffee substitute you may have tried before. There's actual depth here. The roast level and the blend give it a wonderful richness without the harsh bitterness that usually rides along with a dark cup. Smooth, deep, and chocolate all the way down.

The chocolate ritual — without the coffee. You brew it just like coffee. Your kitchen fills up with the smell of chocolate, you pour a dark, gorgeous cup, and you get your morning ritual back — minus the coffee. No caffeine jitters; cacao carries theobromine instead, a gentler, longer, more even lift than a coffee jolt. If you want coffee alternative that actually delivers on the chocolate, I made this for you.

A reminder, same as always: this is not your mother's hot chocolate — though it might be the closest thing yet.
Roast Level
Level 4
Light [■■■■□□□□□□] Dark
How To Brew

- 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]

Watch How to Brew
F.A.Q.

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

Care & Storage

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.

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