Crio Bru Highlander Grogg Brewed Cacao 10oz — 100% Roasted Cacao, Hazelnut & Butterscotch Notes

Crio Bru Highlander Grogg Roast is a limited-edition brewed cacao that brews like coffee and tastes like unsweetened dark chocolate with warm hazelnut, butterscotch, and a hint of Irish cream.

Blending South American ground cacao with a Scottish-inspired flavor profile, the 10oz Highlander Grogg Roast from Crio Bru is crafted to be brewed in a coffee maker or French press and served anywhere you usually enjoy coffee. It’s made from 100% ground roasted cacao, producing a chocolate-forward aroma and flavor without relying on coffee beans. Because brewed cacao delivers theobromine rather than high caffeine, it provides a gentler lift and a longer, smoother finish compared with typical coffee.

What makes Highlander Grogg Roast different from regular coffee?

Unlike coffee, this roasted cacao is made from ground cacao beans so the brewed cup has the aroma and depth of dark chocolate instead of coffee’s bean profile. It offers a milder stimulant effect from theobromine rather than caffeine, which many people find less jittery.

• 100% ground roasted cacao, brewed like coffee
• Flavor notes: hazelnut, butterscotch, and a touch of Irish cream
• Contains theobromine, naturally occurring in cacao
• Produces chocolate aroma when brewed

How should I brew Crio Bru Highlander Grogg for best flavor?

This cacao grinds and brews similarly to coffee grounds, so standard coffee equipment works well. Use a French press, drip coffee maker, or pour-over and follow proportions you prefer; small adjustments change strength and chocolate intensity.

• French press: steep 4–6 minutes for full-bodied chocolate notes
• Drip machine: use same grounds-to-water ratio as regular coffee to start
• Adjust grind amount or brew time for lighter or richer taste
• Serve black or with milk, cream, or plant-based alternatives

What nutritional and stimulant differences should I expect?

Ground cacao is naturally low in carbohydrates and calories while providing minerals like magnesium and plant compounds associated with antioxidant activity. It delivers theobromine, a milder stimulant than caffeine, which many people prefer for steady, less anxious energy.

• Low carbs and calories per serving when unsweetened
• Source of magnesium and flavonoids from cacao
• Contains theobromine, not significant caffeine
• Unsweetened—sweeten to taste if desired

How can I incorporate Highlander Grogg into recipes and routines?

Because it brews like coffee and tastes like chocolate, Highlander Grogg pairs well with morning routines and culinary uses. Use brewed cacao as a base for lattes, baking liquids, or chilled chocolate beverages to add warm nutty and butterscotch layers.

• Make a cacao latte with steamed milk and cinnamon
• Replace water or coffee in baking recipes for chocolate depth
• Chill and serve over ice with cream for an iced cacao drink
• Mix into oatmeal or smoothies for extra chocolate flavor

Who is this for? Crio Bru Highlander Grogg Roast is ideal for anyone seeking a coffee alternative with a chocolate-forward profile—people who want a gentler stimulant than caffeine, fans of warm nutty-sweet flavor combinations, and home brewers who enjoy experimenting with lattes, cold drinks, and recipes. It’s also well suited to those who appreciate limited-edition small-batch flavors and want an aromatic brewed beverage without relying on coffee beans.

Ingredients

Ground Cacao, Natural Caramel Oil, Natural Butterscotch Oil, Natural Irish Cream Oil.