Name: Ghana Brewing Cacao
Brand: Chocolate Alchemy
SKU: GHANA-BREW-THIRD-WAVE-8OZ
Price: 12.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Three cups of Ghana Brewing Cacao labeled Third Wave, Full City, and French on a dark carved table

Origin: Ghana

Alchemist John is a Coffee person in the most dangerous sense of the phrase. Stay with him and he will drive you out of the house at 5 a.m. for a fresh hand grind. That sort of coffee person.

We asked: What if you made our next brewing cacao from that point of view? 5 a.m. grinding. Decades spent roasting your own green coffee. A deep, abiding passion for the next cup. What if?

He smiled a tiny smile, went away a turn or two, and returned balancing three cups:

Third Wave, Full City, French.

Three cups, three ways in.

Third Wave
Chocolate-forward with floral jasmine notes and a lovely brightness without sourness. Easy drinking, hot or cold.

Full City
Full, rich chocolate flavor. The chocolate shines without an overt roast character.

French
French goes deep and dark, with a distinct roast-bitter edge and other flavors blossoming into distinct coffee and chicory notes without going over the edge or burnt or too much.

Your coffee addiction just became luscious Ghana cacao. Without the shakes.

P.S. John insists coffee needs him, not the other way around. and also says this still isn't coffee and people shouldn't expect coffee.

Ghana Brewing Cacao

Coffee Lovers
Post Coffee Dreamers
Coffee Brewers

Non GMO
Kosher
Vegan
Gluten Free

- 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.

Ghana Brewing Cacao

$ 12.95