Brewing Guide

Crio Bru brewed cacao beverages are prepared any way that traditional coffee is prepared. This opens up many possibilities as you both brew and prepare your perfect cup. You can drink Crio Bru “black” with nothing added or you can experiment by adding your favorite creamer, sweetener, and spices. A dash of cinnamon, for example, is delicious in Ghana Light Roast. Crio Bru can also be mixed with your favorite coffee grounds to make an incredible “Crio Mocha.”

When it comes to brewing, you can brew our product in a french press or standard auto-drip coffee machine with a permanent gold filter (no paper filters please!).  We include many other brewing method directions below. To brew a stronger batch, think hotter and longer. Set your auto-drip to brew slowly or brew it longer in a French Press with boiling water. Below are some useful guidelines for brewing but keep experimenting until you discover your signature Bru.

French Press

Step 1: 

Add ½ cup of Crio Bru to 32oz or 34oz French Press

Step 2:

Pour boiling water into french press and stir

Step 3:

Allow Crio to steep for 10 minutes, stir occasionally.

Step 4:

1-2 minutes before depressing plunger, stir one last time.

Step 5:

Depress plunger.

Step 6:

Pour and enjoy!

If desired, add creamer, almond, soy, or coconut milk and your favorite sweetener.

Coffee Maker

Step 1:

Add ½ cup of Crio Bru into gold tone filter (no paper filters) for 32 oz pot. (2 tablespoons per 8 oz)

Step 2:

Add 32 oz of water

Step 3:

Brew. Use “1-4 cup” and/ or “slow/bold” setting if possible

Step 4:

Pour and enjoy!

If desired, add creamer, almond, soy, or coconut milk and your favorite sweetener.

Pour Over

Step 1

Place the Filter in the brewer with single fold away from the spout

Step 2

Add ½ Cup of Crio Bru

Step 3

Slowly Add Boiling Water

Step 4

Serve & Enjoy

If desired, add creamer, almond, soy, or coconut milk and your favorite sweetener

Percolator

Step 1

Add 32 oz of water

Step 2

Add ½ Cup of Crio Bru

Step 3

Brew

Step 4

Serve & Enjoy

If desired, add creamer, almond, soy, or coconut milk and your favorite sweetener

 

Stove Top Espresso

Step 1

Add 16 oz of water to lower chamber (for 6 cup maker).

Step 2

Add ½ Cup of Crio Bru

Step 3

Brew. Heat on stovetop to boil.

Step 4

Stir. Serve & Enjoy

If desired, add creamer, almond, soy, or coconut milk and your favorite sweetener

Try Crio Bru Iced:

Step 1

Brew according to instructions then refrigerate to chill, or brew at double strength and pour over ice.

Step 2

If desired, add creamer, almond, soy, or coconut milk and your favorite sweetener

Step 3

Serve & Enjoy