Name: Ghana Kome Three Mountains Brewing Cacao
Brand: Chocolate Alchemy
SKU: GHANA-KOME-BREW-8OZ
Price: 12.48 USD
Availability: InStock

Ghana Kome Three Mountains Brewing Cacao

Bold fudge and sweet dates with a depth that keeps going. Ghana's Kome region delivers one of the most satisfying cups in the brewing cacao lineup — rich, full-bodied, and forgiving enough that it's hard to brew badly.

If you're new to brewing cacao, this is a great place to start.

Ghana Kome Three Mountains Brewing Cacao

The aroma is bold chocolate and sweet, rich dates. The flavor explodes with unabashed fudge, just chocolate that keep on going. There are dates in the taste along with very slightly tart tamarind. Unlike the first time we had this, the bitterness and astringency are quite low and simply support the chocolate flavor. In all honesty, there is not a ton of complexity here, but oh there is chocolate, fudge and more chocolate that is rich, deep and satisfying. There may or may not be vanilla in there or I might be simply projecting a past memory of this kind of rich profile.

The profile ends with a clean earthiness that also contains hints of leather and prune supporting the previous structure and body. Overall this is simply a bold delight.

This is a very forgiving origin and a good one to start with and will go well in light milk chocolate all the way to brooding dark chocolates.

Vegan
Non GMO
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 Kome Three Mountains Brewing Cacao

$ 12.48