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Here's a few incredible reasons you should be drinking more brewed cacao. Reason 1: It's tasty! If there were ever a reason to be drinking our cacao brew it's because it tastes amazing. What gives our brew such a strong flavor is our cacao comes from generational farmers that use ancient agricultural practices that are naturally organic and creates an intensely bold chocolate flavor. By steeping our ground cacao for upwards 15 minutes, the natural chocolate flavor has a chance to fully extract and provide you with that incredible Costa Rican chocolate flavor. Reason 2: It's healthy! It's difficult to...

Brewed cacao is beneficial for acid reflux disease due to its lower acidity content and abundance of polyphenols. Lower acidity reduces the pH of the acidity in the stomach and the polyphenols help reduce and soothe inflammation caused by the acid reflux. The pH level of cacao brew is between 6 and 7, making it almost neutral on the pH scale. Comparatively, coffee is around a pH of 5 making it much more acidic than brewed cacao.  When it comes to hot beverages, choices are limited when taking into consideration caffeine levels, acidity, and general wellness. Many people struggle with the...

Introduction If you found yourself here, then you may have heard about brewing cacao or were recommended to try it and wish to learn more. There is a lot of information out there regarding cacao brew and its health properties, but there’s also a lot of misinformation out there as well, or at least vague information at best. At Captain’s Chocolate, we have full control over our entire supply chain so we can discuss just what is cacao brew and how it’s made. What is Cacao? A significant percentage of the population could not tell you the difference between cacao...

Brewed cacao is considered a healthier alternative to coffee for several reasons. We at Captain's Chocolate wanted to briefly breakdown the health benefits of our brewed cacao so you can quickly learn why cacao brew is becoming so popular as a coffee and herbal tea alternative. Read below for a handful of fast facts. Lower Caffeine Content: Unlike coffee, which is high in caffeine, cacao brew is significantly lower in caffeine. This makes it a great option for those who are sensitive to caffeine or looking to reduce their intake. Presence of Theobromine: Cacao contains a compound called theobromine, which is...