Crio Bru Highlander Grogg Roast brewed cacao 1.5 lb — 100% roasted ground cacao, low-caffeine chocolate flavor

Crio Bru Highlander Grogg Roast is a limited-edition brewed cacao made from 100% ground roasted cacao that brews like coffee and tastes like unsweetened dark chocolate with warm hazelnut, butterscotch, and a whisper of Irish cream.

This 1.5 lb bag from Crio Bru transforms ground cacao into a hot or cold brewed beverage you prepare like coffee. Roasted and ground cacao yields a chocolate-forward aroma and flavor without coffee beans, delivering theobromine-based energy rather than caffeine. Highlander Grogg Roast blends Scottish-inspired notes with South American cacao to create a dessert-like, low-caffeine alternative for people who want chocolate flavor in a brewed cup.

How does Highlander Grogg Brewed Cacao differ from coffee?

Highlander Grogg is brewed like coffee but uses roasted cacao nibs instead of coffee beans. The stimulant you get is primarily theobromine rather than caffeine, giving a gentler, longer-lasting lift for many people.

• Made from 100% roasted, ground cacao—no coffee beans.
• Contains mostly theobromine, nearly caffeine-free (99.99% caffeine free).
• Brews in a French press, drip machine, or stovetop pot like regular ground coffee.
• Flavor profile: warm hazelnut, butterscotch, and a subtle Irish cream character.

What will I taste and how should I prepare it?

The cup offers rich unsweetened dark chocolate notes layered over pastry-like hazelnut and butterscotch, finished with a smooth creamy hint. You can enjoy it black to experience pure cacao flavors or turn it into a creamy drink with milk, plant milk, or a splash of sweetener.

• Brew instructions: use the same grind-to-water ratios and methods you use for coffee—French press, drip, or pour-over.
• Serve options: hot brewed cacao, iced cacao, or steamed with milk for a cacao latte.
• Additions: cinnamon, vanilla, sweetener, or a dash of cream enhance the butterscotch and Irish cream notes.

What are the nutritional and functional aspects to know?

Ground cacao is naturally low in carbs and calories, while providing minerals and plant compounds found in cacao. Rather than promising health outcomes, note that cacao is a source of flavonoids, magnesium, and polyphenolic compounds commonly associated with antioxidant activity.

• Low-carb, lower-calorie brewed beverage base compared with many sweetened coffees.
• Contains flavonoids and magnesium typical of roasted cacao products.
• An alternative stimulant experience via theobromine, which many describe as milder and longer lasting than caffeine.
• Made from pure ground cacao—no added sugars or dairy in the base product.

How long will the limited-edition Highlander Grogg remain available?

Highlander Grogg Roast is released as a limited-edition flavor; availability may vary by retailer and season. If you like seasonal or small-batch cacao roasts, consider buying extra while supplies last.

• Limited-edition release—shop early to avoid sellouts.
• Available in 1.5 lb retail bags suitable for daily brewing.
• Store in a cool, dry place to preserve aroma and flavor after opening.

Who is this for: Crio Bru Highlander Grogg Roast is designed for coffee lovers seeking a chocolate-forward brewed alternative, people sensitive to caffeine who prefer theobromine’s gentler lift, and anyone who enjoys limited-edition flavors with warm hazelnut and butterscotch accents. It’s also a good pick for home baristas who want to expand beverage options beyond coffee and tea without changing brewing routine.

Ingredients

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