hand brew cocoa beans . COSTA RICA . upala

Grown in the lush tropical northern part of Costa Rica, these Catie clone cocoa varieties are processed at the ground-breaking processing station of Baby Sloth. It delivers an aromatic profile with a clear honey sweetness, candied raspberries and a zesty refreshing finish. 
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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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Grown in the lush tropical northern part of Costa Rica, influenced both by the salty Pacific Ocean & the Cocibolca freshwater lake (Mar Dulce) in southern Nicaragua, these Catie clone cocoa varieties are processed at the groundbreaking processing station of Baby Sloth. Combining the cultural heritage of cocoa in the region & introducing modern techniques to enhance quality. It delivers an aromatic profile with a clear honey sweetness, candied raspberries and a zesty refreshing finish. 

region  _____  upala, northern Costa Rica
terroir  _____  tropical, near lago cocibolca
producer  _____  Baby Sloth Fine cacao
genetics  _____  trinitario catie r1-r4-r6 clones
farming practice 
_____  sustainable agriculture experimental post-harvesting

Transparently sourced with our partner Grounds.

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

Grown in the lush tropical northern part of Costa Rica, influenced both by the salty Pacific Ocean & the Cocibolca freshwater lake (Mar Dulce) in southern Nicaragua, these Catie clone cocoa varieties are processed at the groundbreaking processing station of Baby Sloth. Combining the cultural heritage of cocoa in the region & introducing modern techniques to enhance quality. It delivers an aromatic profile with a clear honey sweetness, candied raspberries and a zesty refreshing finish. 

region  _____  upala, northern Costa Rica
terroir  _____  tropical, near lago cocibolca
producer  _____  Baby Sloth Fine cacao
genetics  _____  trinitario catie r1-r4-r6 clones
farming practice 
_____  sustainable agriculture experimental post-harvesting

Transparently sourced with our partner Grounds.

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 baby sloth fine cacao

Pioneering ethical cacao production

The story of Baby Sloth began with the shared vision of three agronomists, whose deep love for cacao and commitment to sustainable agriculture led them to establish this unique initiative. With a mission to revolutionize the way cacao is grown, processed, and traded in the region, Baby Sloth has become a beacon of innovation and fairness in the local cacao industry. The cacao grown in Upala has long been considered a heritage product, a sacred crop deeply intertwined with the traditions of the region's indigenous communities. For generations, the people of northern Costa Rica have cultivated cacao with great reverence, honoring its spiritual and cultural significance. In Upala, cacao farming has traditionally been an informal practice, with many small-scale producers struggling to earn a fair income from their labor. Recognizing this challenge, Baby Sloth Fine Cacao is on a mission to formalize the cacao trade, ensuring that local farmers are fairly compensated for their work. They offer their partner producers training programs to improve production techniques, open bank accounts to formalize transactions, ensuring financial security, loans, funding ...

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