hand brew cocoa beans . VIETNAM . dak lak

A fine cocoa rated as 'unique' with a medium body and fruit forward profile delivering notes of fresh prunes, red wine acidity and a nutty finish with hints of star fruit spices. This cobea origin received an international silver medal by the International Chocolate Awards. 
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reduce. reuse. recycle.

We do our upmost to work by the reduce, reuse, recycle - principle. 
This reflects in our packaging. 

Our PET jar is a lightweight, circular packaging. After serving a first lifetime, it has been recycled into our rPET. And is now again, reusable or fully recyclable to get a third lifetime and more. So cherish its beautiful scars.

Our label has been developed to be fully removable. Different from the classic labels with a high intensity permanent glue (which makes the label unremovable & the PET jar consequently burnt instead of recycled) we've opted for our paper label with a thin layer of PE and non permanent glue. 
You can either remove the label when sorting, or the label will be removed during the recycling process. 
what we value.

" other bean. same routine.
the hybrid experience between
specialty coffee & fine tea.
hand brew a selection
of outstanding cocoa beans
like a filter coffee alternative,
for an award-winning
low caffeine sensation
that resonates round the clock. "

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A fine cocoa rated as 'unique' with a medium body and fruit forward profile delivering notes of fresh prunes, red wine acidity and a nutty finish with hints of star fruit spices. 
This cobea origin received an international silver medal by the International Chocolate Awards. 

The cocoa beans are sourced from farms in the dak lak region of the central highlands in Vietnam. Post-harvesting is centralized and managed by anh em cacao co. with a clear focus on flavour development using new fermentation & drying methods. 

origin  _____  mekong delta, dak lak province, Vietnam
producer  _____  anh em cacao co. led by truong minh thang
genetics  _____  trinitario hybrids b14
fermentation  _____  5 days, turned 4 times at 48h and 96h
drying  _____  sun dried for 7-10 days, turned every 2 hours

farming practice  _____  cacao trees intercropped with coconut and fruit trees such as pomelo, banana and longan.

Transparently sourced with our partner Daarnhouwer.

180g of light roasted, ground cocoa beans, offering 12 brews. 

Brewing our cocoa beans
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  • cobea comes pre-ground, as light roasted cocoa beans ground to a medium to medium coarse grind size.
  • brew guides. cobea brews very much like coffee, but not quite the same. novice at brewing cocoa beans, check our brew guides to explore the best experiences. 
  • we very much advocate for a single pour brew at 85°C using a cone shaped paper filter.
    for this we love using the Hario MUGEN + Cafec paper filter combo. (check our shop)
  • but cobea offers versatility for many brew styles . v60 or flat bottom pour over . french press . moka pot . aeropress . cold & batch brew 

Nutritional benefits
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caffeine. cobea contains about 1/8 to 1/10 of the levels of caffeine compared to the same volume of filter coffee . as a result it can be enjoyed round the clock without caffeine-jitters.

theobromine. a cup of 150ml cobea contains 50mg of theobromine . a gentler, more steady and long lasting source of energy.

polyphenols. the same cup of 150ml contains 90mg of polyphenols, known for their contribution to maintain the elasticity of blood vessels & optimum blood flow . a daily dosis of 200mg is considered having immediate positive health effects .
so you only need 2.22 cups of cobea to hit that mark.

no waste. after brewing you can reuse the cocoa grounds for baking, scooping into your (plant-based) yoghurt or granola, etc . it just keeps giving. 

calorie-free. the high cocoa butter content of our light roasted ground cocoa (55-58%) delivers a unique, complex taste & aroma to our brew . but by using a paper filter, our brew is considered completely fat- & sugar free with only 1.7 kcal/100ml. 

Description

A fine cocoa rated as 'unique' with a medium body and fruit forward profile delivering notes of fresh prunes, red wine acidity and a nutty finish with hints of star fruit spices. 
This cobea origin received an international silver medal by the International Chocolate Awards. 

The cocoa beans are sourced from farms in the dak lak region of the central highlands in Vietnam. Post-harvesting is centralized and managed by anh em cacao co. with a clear focus on flavour development using new fermentation & drying methods. 

origin  _____  mekong delta, dak lak province, Vietnam
producer  _____  anh em cacao co. led by truong minh thang
genetics  _____  trinitario hybrids b14
fermentation  _____  5 days, turned 4 times at 48h and 96h
drying  _____  sun dried for 7-10 days, turned every 2 hours

farming practice  _____  cacao trees intercropped with coconut and fruit trees such as pomelo, banana and longan.

Transparently sourced with our partner Daarnhouwer.

180g of light roasted, ground cocoa beans, offering 12 brews. 

Brewing our cocoa beans

  • cobea comes pre-ground, as light roasted cocoa beans ground to a medium to medium coarse grind size.
  • brew guides. cobea brews very much like coffee, but not quite the same. novice at brewing cocoa beans, check our brew guides to explore the best experiences. 
  • we very much advocate for a single pour brew at 85°C using a cone shaped paper filter.
    for this we love using the Hario MUGEN + Cafec paper filter combo. (check our shop)
  • but cobea offers versatility for many brew styles . v60 or flat bottom pour over . french press . moka pot . aeropress . cold & batch brew 

Nutritional benefits

caffeine. cobea contains about 1/8 to 1/10 of the levels of caffeine compared to the same volume of filter coffee . as a result it can be enjoyed round the clock without caffeine-jitters.

theobromine. a cup of 150ml cobea contains 50mg of theobromine . a gentler, more steady and long lasting source of energy.

polyphenols. the same cup of 150ml contains 90mg of polyphenols, known for their contribution to maintain the elasticity of blood vessels & optimum blood flow . a daily dosis of 200mg is considered having immediate positive health effects .
so you only need 2.22 cups of cobea to hit that mark.

no waste. after brewing you can reuse the cocoa grounds for baking, scooping into your (plant-based) yoghurt or granola, etc . it just keeps giving. 

calorie-free. the high cocoa butter content of our light roasted ground cocoa (55-58%) delivers a unique, complex taste & aroma to our brew . but by using a paper filter, our brew is considered completely fat- & sugar free with only 1.7 kcal/100ml. 

about Anh Em Cacao Co.

Farmers and their communities benefiting from award-winning cacao.

Cacao was introduced to Vietnam in the late 1800’s, but it's only since the 21st century that it started to be cultivated on a more professional level. In the Dak Lak Province, cocoa is typically grown alongside coconut and fruit trees such as pomelo, banana and longan. Anh Em Cacao Co. was founded in 2017 by two school friends, Truong Minh Thang and Nguyen Duy Thong, who realized that the quality of the cocoa produced in Dak Lak could be improved. They did research on microbial biodiversity and post harvesting processes to optimize the flavour potential of the beans. It would become the basis for some of the award winning chocolate they produced through their brand Tbros. By achieving this quality they are able to pay premium prices to the farmers and support their communities.

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