Crio Bru Brewed Cacao Double Chocolate Light Roast

I love this brewed cacao. I brew mine in a yeti with the lid on for about an hour before drinking and it has an amazing flavor. I do not add milk, but I add Heath toffee bits to the Yeti before adding the water. I mix everything up then strain before drinking. If I want it a bit sweeter, I add a teaspoon of sugar, but I can drink it alone, or with just the toffee. If you try to brew too quickly without letting is soak first, you'll likely get the chooclate water taste.

I love coffee. I drink it every day. But I need to cut back on it. So far this is an excellent coffee substitute. However, as others have commented it is not coffee. The taste and thickness do not match coffee. But I knew that going in. If for diet, health, or pregnancy reasons you want a coffee swap out, this is a good one as it is only 20 calories with 0g fat, 0g cholesterol, 0g sodium, and 3g carbs (but 2g are dietary fiber, and the other is <0), so basically just under 1g carb per 2 Tablespoons. Which makes it Keto and non-GMO friendly. It does have 2g of protein somehow in it too. It is expensive, so experiment with a smaller size first maybe (that’s what I did). When I opened the bag it smelled nice, like baked brownies because I picked the Double Chocolate version. So that’s a nice way to start with it. I steeped it in a French Press with 2-3 Tablespoons for every 8 oz of water (in my case 5 Tablespoons for 16 oz of hot water). I stir it once I pour in the hot water so that the water gets all around it. Put more than you need in to keep the flavor strong. Then I brew it for 10 minutes (2 minutes longer than the instructions) to help make it taste richer and less watery. I pour it into my mug and then add a bit of almond or oatmilk which I think helps make flavor and texture akin to hot chocolate (I’m currently into the low calorie creamer - Coffee Mate Natural Bliss Brown Sugar Oat milk that I buy from Target = 30 calories per tablespoon which goes with it very nicely). A great find.

The flavor of the Double Chocolate Light Roast is fantastic if you enjoy true dark chocolate. It definitely provides a punch of cocoa and vanilla flavor without any added sugar. However, there is a bit of a learning curve when it comes to brewing it. If you try to make it exactly like standard coffee grounds, it can turn out a bit thin. I found that letting it steep in a French press for a full 10 to 15 minutes with boiling water yields the best, most robust body. Once you get the technique down, it makes a very satisfying drink. The natural energy boost from theobromine is much gentler on the stomach than traditional coffee. I am giving it four stars instead of five just because it takes a bit more patience to brew properly, but the quality of the cacao itself is top-notch

Keto, Excellent taste, I like it with a non dairy Keto creamer. It tastes a bit watery without anything to mix with it but with just a little creamer or butter its very rich and creamy. I miss the Maya blend with cinnamon and pepper but its easy enough to doctor.

It has a smooth taste, not as bitter as you might think. It takes 4 TBSP to make it strong enough, so it's not as cost effective as I'd like. I like to put some milk with it.

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.

I love the taste, it's like a salty, bitter hot chocolate. You can probably adjust the ratios and get a smoother taste. But I already like it more than the black coffee I was drinking. I think the negative reviews are from people expecting it to taste like hot chocolate - which I'm sure you can get close to that if you add milk and sugar. I love that it has almost no caffeine and no sugar, and some

The Double Chocolate Crio Bru is a daily staple. It's a chocolatey flavored light roast. If you're not a coffee fan, which I'm not you will like this alot. The Double Chocolate flavor is very smooth and not bitter like coffee. Added bonus, no caffeine. No sugar or cream is needed for me with in the Crio Bru, it's fantastic as is! I look forward to it every morning. Enjoy!

This stuff is delicious but expensive so I limit to 1 brew per day, usually the late evening as it does not contain caffeine and does not keep me awake for hours. Do not make the mistake of thinking this is the equivalent of Cadburys Hot Chocolate powder which, whilst also delicious is a sugary and entirely unhealthy drink. Follow the instructions on the packet/website and you will be truly rewarded. It’s subtle but the aftertaste is undeniably delicious…