Coca River™

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$11.97

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CB-CR-12

Weight:

0.80 LBS

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( 13 product reviews )

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Product Description

Coca River™
with flavor notes of green bananas and blackberries
found naturally in premium cocoa beans from
Ecuador

Rising on the flanks of equatorial volcanoes, the Coca River winds through an emerald paradise in southern Ecuador until it feeds into the mighty Amazon. A village close to the Coca River, in a valley called Vilcabamba, is famous for the longevity of its people, many living more than a century. Nurtured in the black soil of this valley and the rich humidity of the cloud-covered rainforest, the Ecuadorian cacao bean produces the chocolatiest Crio Brü. This smooth, sweet and nourishing drink is accented by a perfumed floral scent and lovely floral tones, including a dominant green banana note, blueberries and jasmine.

Coca River
[Koh-kuh Riv-er]

Making Crio Brü is easy, whether in a coffee maker or French Press.

Cocoa is one of nature's superfoods, delivering heart-healthy nutrients that boost health and wellness.

Here is list of some of the benefits of incorporating cocoa beans into your life:

	Boost your immune system Antioxidants fight oxidative damage and free radicals in the body. Cocoa contains the highest concentration of antioxidants of any food in the world, including polyphenols, catechins, and epicatechins. By weight, cocoa has more antioxidants than red wine, blueberries, açai, pomegranates, and goji berries combined. To see the ORAC USDA chart, visit our FAQs page. Zinc plays a critical role in supporting your immune system, liver, pancreas and skin.

	Increase energy naturally Cocoa beans contain a natural stimulant called theobromine that is a relative of caffeine. Unlike caffeine, theobromine gives you a noticeable increase in energy without making you feel nervous or jittery. Cocoa naturally contains about 1% theobromine. Theobromine is gentle, mild, has a slow onset, is long lasting and non-addictive whereas caffeine is intense, strong, fast acting, short lived and addictive.

	Curb your appetite and lose weight Cocoa is one of the great weight loss foods because within its extraordinary nutrition profile it contains the minerals and molecules that help curb appetite and promote weight loss. Compared to soda, fruit juice and other drinks, Crio Brü has a nominal number of calories and only 1.5 carbs per serving with many health benefits making it a great addition to any health and fitness program.

	Support your heart, digestive system, brain and bones Cocoa has more magnesium that any other food, which supports the heart, aids digestion, balances brain chemistry and builds strong bones. Over 80% of Americans are chronically magnesium deficient. Crio Brü is a 100% gluten free, dairy free, sugar free, fat free food.

	Oxygenate the blood and maintain healthy blood sugar levels The trace mineral manganese found in cocoa assists iron to oxygenate the blood and form hemoglobin. Found naturally in cacao, copper helps build healthy blood. Nearly 80% of Americans are deficient of the trace mineral chromium that helps promote a healthy blood sugar level.

	Feel great, increase focus, reduce stress and sleep better An endorphin or “bliss chemical” called anadamide is produced by our body after exercise that makes us feel great. It has also been found in one plant – cacao. Our body produces the chemical phenylethylamine when we fall in love and increases focus and alertness. This natural chemical is also found abundantly in cocoa. Cocoa contains serotonin, a primary neurotransmitter in the body that helps build a “stress defense shield”. Tryptophan is a natural anti-depressant amino acid contained in cocoa that transforms into stress-protective neurotransmitters that enhance relaxation and promote better sleep.

Adding Crio Brü to your daily diet will help you take advantage of the many nutrients and benefits native to the cocoa bean, enabling you to lead a healthier and happier life.

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Product Reviews

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Harsh, bitter flavor

Posted by Beth on 12th May 2013

Love, love, love Crio Bru, but of the five flavors I've tried, this is by far my least favorite. I should preface this by saying I'm not a coffee drinker; I prefer hot chocolate. Coffee drinkers may enjoy this deep, dark, bitter flavor. I did not find it to be chocolatey and I'll stick with Vega Real or Maracaibo, which are both chocolatey and have a smooth finish. Coca River had a harsh aftertaste, not a smooth finish.
Not bad

Posted by Unknown on 11th Apr 2013

I felt there was a bit of an aftertaste with this that I just wasn't happy with. It isn't bad but with so many other kinds that I really enjoy I won't likely order this again.
Chocolate Bliss

Posted by Beverly on 8th Apr 2013

Very smooth chocolate lingering taste....just heavenly.......needs no additives in my opinion, just steep, pour and start sipping.
Fruity and smooth!

Posted by Sykora on 27th Mar 2013

So, this was my very first cup of Crio Bru, and actually my very first cup of any sort of cocoa bean coffee-style brew ever. I made a cup of Cavalla at the same time for comparison. But first, I tried the River. With nothing to compare it to, (yet), I really enjoyed the chocolatey flavor. I tried hard to detect the berry notes, but can't say that my palate is refined enough to catch them, but I did sense the banana notes, barely. Which is kind of where you'd want banana notes, at a "barely" level! I thought the scent was indeed juuuuuuust hinting at floralness over the chocolate smell (which is intoxicating) and overall, I really liked it! In comparison with the Cavalla, which I sipped next, it is quite fruity and bright, but only in comparision to the dark spiciness of the Cavalla. I really do love them both. Can't wait to try the other varieties!
great product

Posted by Unknown on 27th Mar 2013

I have drank coffee for many years. This product taste great and gives me energy to last the whole day. I add a bit of coffee to it to allow the taste to not be so different. I love it and its not hard on my bladder:)
Sweet and mild

Posted by Lara on 6th Mar 2013

I really enjoyed this flavor of bean. The bag really seals in the flavor and when you open it you get a rush of the aroma. It combines perfectly with cream and a touch of sugar to really bring out the flavor. Very delicious!
Best Flavor

Posted by Jenny on 6th Mar 2013

This is our favorite flavor by far at our work. Awesome product!!!
Full Flavor

Posted by Deena on 28th Feb 2013

Coca River and Cavalla are our favorites! While Cavalla is the most chocolaty, Coca River has a fuller flavor in general. Have you ever noticed that adding a banana to any smoothie really rounds out the flavor? Well the notes of green banana do the same to this.

For 5 Tbsp. grounds we use at most 2 tsp. of sugar and it's delicious!
Delightfully wonderful taste

Posted by Delores Sunde on 11th Feb 2013

Another of my favorite tastes of Crio Bru. I cannot go a day without it. If I do I am not a happy person. Love it!
Coca River

Posted by Sally on 8th Feb 2013

This is the Best flavor out of all of them! I love it...