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Reviewing 7 Craft Dark Chocolate Bars
I'm by no means a serious chocolate connoisseur, however I do enjoy a nice piece of the dark stuff and thought I'd buy a few bars and review them here; hopefully this will help narrow down some options for those of you who are looking to buy some craft chocolate. Keep in mind that what I purchased was primarily based off of my desire for rich textures. Goodnow Farms Esmeraldas 70% I can see why this bar is well-liked, as it has a conspicuously approachable flavor as far as dark chocolate goes: it's definitely jammy/grapey as the tasting notes describe, with very strong buttecream/dairy notes as well. It reminds me of buttered toast topped with a deep, dark berry jam that is both sweet and tart; this one has an overall very familiar, "safe" taste that's very straightforwardly pleasing, but lacking some depth at the same time (me personally, I want a smooth/moderate bitterness with a bit more complexity and nuances). Mouthfeel decent but a bit tacky due to not enough cacao/cocoa butter; there is also a slight grain to the texture if you outright chew through it, meaning the beans themselves aren't 100% finely ground. Goodnow Farms Special Reserve 100% Cacao Remarkably silky, decadent texture; arguably the smoothest and richest out of the bunch, which tells me that the nibs are meticulously ground to a very fine texture and are supplied with liberal quantities of cacao/cocoa butter (unlike Esmeraldas). Very natural, vibrant cacao taste that has prominent lemongrass notes cut with a subtle, fresh, creamy milk-like taste and richness; some natural bitterness that is balanced by a bright acidity, making it appropriately self-limiting and never overwhelming. Chocolat Madagascar Dark 70% Velvety texture; very pleasing moderate sweetness and good flavor, with strong notes of hazelnut, caramelized sugar, rich chocolate, as well as subtle floral/fruity notes. Just like the 85%, it's $9 for 3 oz, which makes these 2 bars better value compared to the other 5. This one has a forgiving/mild taste (not unlike Goodnow Farms' Esmeraldas 70%), making it good for those who usually don't like dark chocolate. This definitely blows away your average chocolate bar, milk or dark irrelevant (it does has sunflower lecithin unlike the 85% bar though, if that bothers you). Chocolat Madagascar Dark 85% Flavor is undeniably better than your average dark chocolate bar, but lacking some complexity and refinement: primarily, I find that it isn't particularly well-rounded or balanced; what I did taste was decent though, with a "woody" quality and hints of citrus, yet it's unfortunately let down somewhat by a rough around the edges, distractingly acrid/astringent/tannic bitterness that also lingers in the mouth. Just an overtly acidic and bitter bar in general. Texture is fairly nice and smooth, although with slightly less cacao/cocoa butter than the 70% bar. Qantu Morropon 70% Best flavor: intense yet incredibly balanced, with a trailing "fruity" acidity that is offset by a mildly tannic/astringent background (like that you would find in sour berries) and hints of cream that accentuate the base chocolate taste; cherry is the most prominent fruit taste in my opinion, along with raspberry nuances and another "red" taste I couldn't quite put my finger on (no plums or anything, though). Yep, red tastes great. Texture is thoroughly smooth and melty, too, and perfectly complemented/carried the wonderful flavor; this is all in all a very refined, very balanced bar. Chocolate Tree Porcelana Venezuela 85% Most unique flavor: strong notes of cinnamon, and a warm "coppery" quality similar to leather perhaps; this is contrasted with an equally warm, comforting, "pure" chocolate taste with malt undertones, yet an odd (and somehow fitting) contrasting subtle mint flavomenthol coolness popping up every once in a while. Mouthfeel is very consistent, indicating that the cacao beans are completely and finely ground, and the cacao/cocoa butter content is decently generous too. Better value compared to the Goodnow Farms, Amedei, and Qantu bars. Amedei Toscano Black 90% Worst texture: a fair amount of cacao/cocoa butter is present, yet the problem is the sheer lack of even consistency/smoothness (you can clearly feel uneven particles of powder that aren't quite emulsified with the butter even with no chewing, despite the mouthfeel not being outright gritty or anything). Flavor is reminiscent of a fresh, floral chocolate cream and is surprisingly quite nice and balanced, though. Personal Ranking:
Goodnow Farms Special Reserve 100% Cacao; 9.5/10 (best texture; fresh/natural cacao taste with well-rounded bitterness)
Qantu Morropon 70%; 9.5/10 (best flavor; very smooth/melty texture)
Chocolat Madagascar Dark 85%; 6.0/10 (least-developed flavor; texture sufficiently smooth)
Amedei Toscano Black 90%; 5.0/10 (worst texture due to its lack of consistency; flavor pleasantly mild and floral for a 90% bar)
Recommendations: Best value and mildest flavor: Chocolat Madagascar Dark 70% Best high-end pick: Qantu Morropon 70% Best for texture-lovers: Goodnow Farms Special Reserve 100% Cacao Best all-rounder with unique qualities: Chocolate Tree Porcelana Venezuela 85% I wanted to try Chocolat Madagascar Dark 100% as it has been well-received with numerous awards; interested to see how that stacks up against Goodnow Farms Special Reserve 100% Cacao. Update: I changed some of my descriptions and made the comparison(s) fairer, as I had eaten these chocolates in different contexts rather than consecutively in the same setting. Update 2: I'm going to review eleven 100% bars within the next couple of weeks, so stay tuned if you want to read that (1 will be the 100% bar I already reviewed here, so 10 new ones).
I'm new to reddit but have enjoyed reading the posts in this community. My partner and I are doing a dry February so I decided to pick up the Alinea Zero book and up my N/A cocktail game... Here's what we've tried so far (apologies, no pictures so far!): Back Bar: American Whiskey - The book is pretty clear that they're not trying to create beverages that taste just like the spirit, but rather that are reminiscent of those spirits and tasty in their own right. I'd say that describes this one pretty well. I agree with another reviewer in here who said that it's a bit heavy on the cinnamon; in fact, all of the back bar recipes we've tried so far seem a bit heavy on the cinnamon... They're also all a bit sweeter than I'd like. The most unique flavor in the "whiskey" to me is the malted barley, which imparts a bready, "cereal-y" flavor to the drink. It actually makes a decent Old Fashioned style drink, although it's nothing like the real thing. But still, it tastes pretty good. Gin - Like the whiskey, this was a little on the sweet and cinnamony side to my taste. It could also use a little more juniper. The recipe has you prepare a juniper tincture using vegetable glycerin, which you then mix into a stock you make from simmering spices and citrus. If I made it again, I'd try to remove some of the cinnamon and sweeter ingredients, and add more of the juniper tincture. The only issue is, the vegetable glycerin used to make the tincture is pretty sweet on its own. So it would require some playing around to get it closer to where I'd like it more. But overall it's a nice tasting beverage which works great with some tonic water. Sweet Vermouth - Of the three "N/A back bar" recipes we've tried so far, I think this is the best. It's, again, a little heavy on the cinnamon, but the use of verjus rouge and the mix of unusual herbs definitely gives this a taste reminiscent of sweet vermouth. We've been making a very tasty drink of this "Sweet vermouth," club soda and black walnut bitters over ice. We also tried mixing it with the American whiskey to make a "manhattan" which was an interesting drink but a little sweet. The book recommends making a "black manhattan" by combining the American whiskey with the book's take on Averna. Might try that if we end up making more of the whiskey. Modern Cocktails: When we bought the book, I was most excited about making the fake spirits from the back bar section, but upon receiving the book I've gotten more excited about the modern cocktails. Cereal Killer - They bill this as "loosely inspired by a Manhattan" so we figured we'd give it a shot. (Manhattans are the preferred cocktail for both of us.) While no one would ever confuse this for a Manhattan, it's still an interesting drink on its own, although again a tad sweet. However: we did not have carob syrup available so I mixed up some molasses and honey and simmered with cacao nibs to try to replicate, so it's possible that threw the balance out of whack. Overall this drink reminded me of the American whiskey, in that it also uses malted barley flavoring, and layers on some other complex and robust flavors. A decent drink but not sure I'd make it again. Down to Earth - This is our favorite thing we've made from the book so far. The recipe sounds out there--you have to juice mushrooms??--but the result is a sweet, savory and very unusual beverage. It's also one of the simpler recipes in the book as long as you have a decent juicer available. Just a mix of mushroom juice, celery root juice, jicama juice, ascorbic acid and sugar. Highly recommended. We served alongside a few meals that featured mushrooms and celery root and it was a great pairing. I made a mistake in the preparation and let the mixture boil instead of just simmer, so the texture got screwed up, but even with a less than ideal texture it's a delicious drink. ------ That's all so far, but we've got a batch of the Banana Chai in the fridge right now that I'm going to attempt to clarify tomorrow... Overall I'd say I'm having more fun making the recipes so far than actually drinking them. The only thing that's really wowed us was the Down to Earth. However, I'm really happy with the book even though not everything has been as delicious as I'd hoped. It's helped free my mind up in terms of what a cocktail can be, and has got me looking at my ingredients and prep in a different way. Plus, I'm learning interesting techniques that I'll definitely use again once we're back to drinking alcoholic beverages. And clearly I've only scratched the surface so far on such a big book.
Hi everyone. No one else I know does homebrew, so I wanted to share my experience here. A few days ago I started by first BIAB with a homemade recipe. Overall I had a very positive experience. I have only been brewing for a year with an extract brew that turned out great and a bunch of different meads. I used my sous vide to mash, which ended up working very well, temperature was an even 152F throughout the pot. I was shooting for an oatmeal chocolate stout (haven't added the cocoa nibs yet) with an OG around 1.090. Unfortunately, my OG turned out at 1.040. I'm guessing this will turn out as more of a dry chocolate ale, but the wort tasted good. Any tips on how to better extract more sugars? Should I go for a longer mash time? I did my best to squeeze the bag, but it was such a mess that it probably needed more squeezing. Should I try and sparge it next time? I will probably go with a finer grain as well. I used the coarsest setting on my kitchen aid grain mill, but I may need to go smaller. Overall, I thought it went well for a first attempt, and I am excited to try it again. I'll go ahead an post my recipe below. It was really a combo of things I already had and combining a few recipes I have seen online. Oatmeal chocolate stout 3 gallon brew 3.0 lb pale ale malt 0.6 lb flaked oats 0.8 lb chocolate malt 6.0 oz light munich malt 0.2 lb sweet 15 dextrin Hops Total .9oz 0.4 oz cascade hops at 60 mins 0.5 oz at 15 mins 2.5 oz of cacao nibs after first cold crash and rack.
Variant's 3rd Anniversary - 3 Days of 3 Beers for 3 Years
Hey guys, We're sad that we're not gonna be able to have our usual big anniversary celebration this year. To continue our best efforts in keeping our staff, patrons, and community safe during the Covid pandemic, we've decided to focus on packaged to go releases rather than our usual big get together. All of these pre-orders can be reserved through our website over the next few days, Monday @ 6:00 PM, Tuesday @ 6:00 PM, & Wednesday @ 6:00 PM. We will have limited drafts available of each of these releases on the days of their releases, with Monday's releases being available on Tuesday at opening as we're closed Mondays, and they will stay on while supplies last. These are some of my favorite beers that we've ever put on. Personal favorites of these are the Time Distortion, Obsidian Nightmares (really spicy), BA Obsidian Dreams, & Compos Mentis. Day 1 Monday @ 6:00 PM Our Annual Anniversary Release • Whiskey BA PRC • 13.7% • Whiskey Barrel Aged Mexican Imperial Stout brewed with cinnamon, Ghana cacao, Ugandan vanilla, and homegrown habanero peppers. Parallax V2 • NEIPA • 7.5% • Parallax V2 is a NEIPA brewed with Citra, Mosaic, Galaxy & Simcoe Cryo hops. Intense citrus, tropical, & stone fruits dominate. Time Distortion • Double NEIPA • 9.2% • Time Distortion is a bigger and more heavily hopped version of Time Collapse. A blend of 5.5#/barrel of Citra, Sabro, & Motueka hops were used to create this juice monster. Theoretical Zero Volume 7 • NEIPA • 7.3% • TZv7 is a New England style "zero IBU" IPA brewed with Strata & Mosaic hops. Orange/Grapefruit juice with dank & herbal undertones. Day 2 Tuesday @ 6:00 PM Obsidian Dream • Imperial Stout • 11.4% • This Imperial Stout was brewed with toasted coconut, Ghana cacao, & plenty of Papa New Guinea vanilla beans. Sweet vanilla dominates with cascading notes of toasted coconut and bittersweet chocolate. Obsidian Nightmare • Imperial Stout • 11.4% • This Imperial Stout was brewed with ghost chili peppers, Ghana cacao, Papa New Guinea vanilla beans. Decadent chocolate & vanilla immediately rush through your palette but with an aggressive spicy kick as you progress past the first few sips. Double Bourbon Barrel Aged Obsidian Dream • Double Barrel Aged Imperial Stout • 13.9% • This Imperial Stout lived for 11 months in a bourbon barrel and was then moved to another fresh bourbon barrel where it sat for an additional 10 months. Upon pulling it out it was blended into a tank with heaping amounts of freshly toasted coconut, Tahitian vanilla beans, & Ghana cacao nibs. Tastes like a bourbon coconut macaroon. Day 3 Wednesday @ 6:00 PM Lucid • Bourbon Barrel Aged English Barleywine • 12.3% • Notes of sweet molasses, brown sugar, toffee & caramel that dominate the palette and has a smooth bourbon kick on the finish. Revival • Bourbon Barrel Aged Blended Strong Ale • 12.2% • We wanted to do something a little different this year. Revival is a unique blend of three different beers that come together to create something even better. There are no adjuncts in this beer as we wanted to show the character of the blend & barrels. Heavy aromatics of oak and char with a big malty sweetness. Delicate bourbon shines with notes of dark fruit, caramel, raisins, & bits of roasted coffee underneath. Compos Mentis • Bourbon Barrel Aged Blended Strong Ale w/ Vanilla • 12.2% • We loved Revival so much that we decided to split it and create a Variant but we still wanted to highlight the character of barrels & the blend. We've taken this wonderful strong ale blend and conditioned it on copious amounts Tahitian Vanilla. A rich marshmallow softness rounds out the edges of this blend and makes this a dangerously smooth 12.2%. Check out the full details here! Thank you all and hope everybody is doing well! Cheers
I brewed a Russian imperial stout recently (just made it to secondary- smells amazing) and have been contemplating adding orange peel and cacao to it. I made a tincture of both roasted cacao nibs (2 oz covered in vodka in a jar), and sweet orange peel (same weight, from Brewer's Best). The cacao tincture is like drinking liquid dark chocolate. I cannot wait to put it in the beer, but the orange peel tincture is crazy bitter and hardly tastes like orange. I will not be putting it in the beer. Is there a way to get the orange flavor in the beer still? Looking around, it seems like most people use orange peel at the end of their boil, but that ship has sailed for me. Ive considered essential oil, but dont want to end up with an oily beer. Has anyone had any success getting a pleasant orange flavor in a beer in secondary?
China in known to import herbs & other products that are contaminated with chemical toxins or heavy metals. For this reason it is best to Avoid all herbal supplements grown Or packaged in china Even if they are certified organic.
⚠ Prescription Medication Warning: ⚠
Make sure that If you are taking any prescription medications to check with your docter to see if any of the herbs you take or are considering taking could interact with your prescription medications.
Buying certified organic products
It is best to buy all these herbs with organic certification to reduce your exposure to pesticides, fungicides & herbicides. Look for the certification ceal on products as well as the name of the group who has certified it as organic & confirm that the group that certified it is legitimate.
Plant Based Supplements:
This is a list of some plant based supplements made from fruit, vegetables, herbs, seeds, barks & roots. These supplements listed are anti-inflammatory.
Hormonal Support Supplements:
Ashwaganda Root Powder:
Ashwaganda is a root that contains withanaloids that may help :
Heal stomach & intestinal ulcers
Balance hormones
Raise testosterone
Build muscle
Lose weight
Increase stamina
It can be purchased online & in local stores.
Forms of use:
It can be purchased & consumed in the form of a capsules, powder, alcohol extract.
Usage tips:
Start small when starting to consume ashwaganda at about 1/2 or 1 of teaspoon of ashwaganda powder in water, milk, raw honey or a smoothie.
Maca Root Powder:
Maca root powder is a popular supplement among bodybuilders and athletes. It has been claimed to help you gain muscle, increase strength, boost energy and improve exercise performance. Also, some animal studies indicate that it enhances endurance performance . .
Heart & Circulation supplements:
Hawthorne berry powder:
Hawthorne berry strengthens the heart! Hawthorne berry may help people with heart failure Good for the heart & circulation
Raw Cacao ( Raw Chocolate ) Powder:
⚠ Cacao is a natural stimulant, because it contains caffine & theobromine. So if you are trying to avoid all stimulants then avoid this supplement. ⚠ Cacao is the raw unroasted form of Cocoa. Raw chocolate or cacao grows as a fruit on a tree in a pod & that contains large seeds/ beans inside its hard outer shell. The seeds are used to make cacao nibs & powder. Cacao is made into cocoa through a process of aklilization & roasting.
Cacao is a food that is rich in the mineral magnesium.
The human body uses magnesium to preform 300 different tasks.
Supports heart health , blood circulation & Improves mood
May help Stress, Anxiety & Depression
Thyroid Support Supplements:
Kelp powder or capsules:
Contains iodine to support proper function of the thyroid gland. Foods that contain selenium also support the thyroid gland. Kelp contains both selenium & iodine.
Sea kelp is a natural source of vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D and E, as well as minerals including zinc, iodine, magnesium, iron, potassium, copper and calcium.
Brazil nuts:
Eating Brazil nuts may reduce inflammation, support brain function, and improve your thyroid function and heart health. Summary Brazil nuts are energy dense and rich in healthy fats, selenium, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, thiamine, and vitamin E.
Spirulina powder:
Spirulina contains significant amounts of calcium, niacin, potassium, magnesium, B vitamins and iron. It also has essential amino acids. Protein makes up about 60 to 70 percent of Spirulina's dry weight. Spirulinas amino acid profile: leucine, tryptophane, methionine, phenylalanine, lysine, thionine, isoleucine and valine Spirulina is so concentrated in vital nutrients that the human body needs that it is being used in africa to restore the health of people who are experiencing malnourishment.
High in Chlorophyll which may help detoxification
A whole food that is high in protein
Contains high levels of vitamin A
Vitamin A supports your eye sight & skin
may also contain iodine
Avoid spirulina grown in China & Japan
Liver Support Supplements:
Whole beets, beetroot juice or whole beetroot powder:
Beet root helps detoxify the body & support liver health
Note: avoid beets and beet powders that are a "product of China" instead buy beet products grown in the usa or other countries.
Wheatgrass powder:
Helps support Glutathione (GSH) which is the bodys master anti-oxidant that recycles other antioxidants including vitamin- c, vitamin-e, CoQ-10 & ( ALA )alpha lipoic acid
Milk thistle Seed:
May help with liver obstruction
May support liver detoxification
Dandilion root powder:
Liver detoxification
Burdock root:
lymph node detoxification
Turmeric:
Tumeric root that is orange in color. It has been used to make medicine & dyes for clothing in the past by certain cultures.
contains vitmains & minerals
natural pain reliever
anti inflammatory.
support Liver health
Note: Turmeric can be combined with black pepper to increase its absorption & potency.
Sleep & Anxiety Support Supplements:
Valerian root powder:
Valerian is beneficial for men & women and also has a strong oder due to the compounds it contains. Valerian has couponds that can act as a anti spasm agent. It also has compounds that act as a sedative. Valerian works by acting on GABA pathways. Due to this it helps women with menstrual pain because it stops or lowers the amount of painfull spasms that are coming from the uterus.
Helps with general pains
Helps menstrual "Cramps"
Helps OCD
Helps anxiety
Supports sleep health
Supplements for physical pain:
Wild lettus powder:(Lactuca virosa)
Lactucarium is the milky fluid secreted by several species of lettuce, especially Lactuca virosa, usually from the base of the stems. It is known as lettuce opium because of its putative sedative and analgesic properties. It has also been reported to promote a mild sensation of euphoria.
These products are not illegal even though they come from the canabis sativa plant. It only has trace amounts of thc & cbd. You will not experience a high from these products but you will instead recive the benifits of consuming good fats ( omega 3 , omega 6 & GLA ) Overview:
Hemp oil contains vitamin-e which is good for the heart & skin
These products will not make you fail a drug test
These hemp products are totally legal
Hemp products are anti-inflammatory
Hemp oil & seed contains omega 3, omega 6 & GLA
Hemp hearts and oil help can people with chronic pain
Usage tips:
USE IT RAW ( DO NOT HEAT HEMP OIL or seeds) The reason for that is when you cook any fat you oxidise it & reduce it beneficial properties. Same applys for extra virgin coconut & extra virgin oilve oil.
Use it daily in your foods: atop salads & smoothies
White willow bark:
Willow bark comes from the willow tree of the Salix species. The bark contains salicin, a compound similar to aspirin. Salicin is metabolized in the body to create salicylic acid, a precursor to aspirin. The herbal extract has long been used in native and folk medicine to relieve pain, inflammation, and fever.
The natural form of asprin
used for pain
Moringa Leaf Powder:
Moringa is a leaf that grows on the moringa oliferia tree. Moringa is being used in africa to restore the health of children who are malnourished. Moringa is the healthiest plant on the earth in terms of the amount of vitamins, minerals, anti oxidants & protien it contains in a small amounts of leaf powder
Moringa contains plant based protien
Moringa may help with weight loss
Moringa contains at least 42 anti-oxidants
Moringa contains at least 92 nutrients
Moringa contains anti inflammatory compounds
It can be purchased online or in local stores in the form of a powder, capsules, extract, teas.
Noni Fruit Powder: (Pain killer tree) (cheesefruit)
Noni is a fruit from a tree called Morinda citrifolia. Noni may be beneficial for heath in the following ways.
Lowers exsessive inflammation
Helps your body produce endorphins that help reduce pain
Contains amino-acids that are the building blocks of protein. It can be purchased & consumed in the form of a whole fruit, juice, powder, capsules.
Mangosteen:
Contains xanthones they - May help lower pain - May help lower inflammation
Clove:
support digestion
loweres exsessive inflammation
helps stop pain
Black seeds & black seed oil (Nigella sativa)
One of the strongest supplements for pain
helps to lower exsessive inflammation
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Contains vitamin e
Lowers inflammation
Protects the heart
Vitamin-c Supplements:
Amla berry: Least expensive
High in vitamin c which is involved in collagen production & repair in the human body. ( Skin, hair & nails )
Rose hips powder:
Rose hips powder is high in vitamin c
Camu berries:
High in Vitamin c: Supports skin, hair & nails
Acerola cherry: most expensive
High in Viamin c: supports skin, hair & nails
Digestive Supplements:
Mint leafs or mint powder ( Pepper mint, Spearmint)
Beneficial for the digestive system & is cooling in taste due to its two main chemical (Menthol) & ( menthone ) which is used are manufacturing food products and in Menthol flavored cigarettes.
Ginger:
Reduce mild or severe nausea
act as a digestive aid (Before or after meals)
pain reliever
anti-inflammatory
Beneficial for arthritis of the hands & knees.
Marshmellow Root Powder:
Supports digestion
Licorice root powder:
May help support sleep
May Help anxiety & or stress
May help heal intestinal ulcers
Ceylon cinnamon:
Cinnamon is the bark from the cinimon verum tree. It is lower in cumarin which can be liver toxic if used in high amoints. Cassia cinnamon also has benifits but i would only recomend using it in small amounts daily.
Contains antioxidants
Supports digestion
acts as a anti-inflammatory
supports blood flow in the liver
Food Grade Aloe Vera leaf or juice:
Helps heartburn / Acid reflux
soothing to the throat, skin & intestinal tract.
soothing stomach & intestinal ulcers
Kidney support supplements:
chanca piedra:
Use this herb to help break apart kidney stones - drink it daily at about 1.5-3 grams per dose 3 times a day for stones in the kidneys & gallbladder.
Gallbladder support supplements:
Celery seed powder:
Hydranga root powder:
Raw apple cider vinagar:
Use this diluted in a glass of water or orange juice for gallbladder pain
Spleen support supplment:
Organic Nutmeg Powder:
Nutneg is a potent pain reliever
when used in small amounts - quarter teaspoon- half a teaspoon.
in water or food NUTMEG supports the spleen.
Bone support supplements:
Garlic
*Has the ability to kill intestinal paracites, bacteria, viruses & fungus. Rich in sulfur compounds, Contains at least 33 different sulfur compounds.
Tart cherry juice or whole tart cherries:
Beneficial for people with arthritis & inflammation of joints.
Hair & skin support supplments:
Aloe vera (Topically)
-kills the bacteria that causes acne -Promotes new skin growth -Lowers skin inflammation -Heals skin discolorations - Anti bacterial & anti fungal
Rose water (Topically)
Lowers skin inflammation Horsetail herb:
(Internally& Externally)
This herb is high in a natural silica. Horsetail is actually the most abundant source of silica in the plant world.
Food Catalog / Ingredients, Herbs, and Spices / Cocoa Powder Written by: Christopher Karam ｜ ✔️ Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Riad M., M.D - G.P and Micheal B., M.D ｜ Last Updated: 2020 March 22 dried cocoa beans Break down and Background Cocoa powder (Theobroma cacao), also known as dark chocolate, was introduced by the Spanish in the beginning of the 16 century. Cocoa beans are thought to have first been used by the Maya civilization of Central America for the myriad of health benefits that come with it. Cocoa powder is a dried, ripen, and fully fermented seed from the Theobroma tree’s cacao seeds, a small evergreen tree from the Malvaceae family. It’s a popular baking ingredient due to its addictive nature and plant-based compounds. How is cocoa powder made? Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that’s a precursor for the production and secretion of serotonin, the chemical that promotes wellbeing and happiness. Cocoa powder has many health benefits and very few side effects. From the cocoa pod to natural cocoa powder, there are many, many steps to take before creating a consumable unsweetened organic cocoa powder or dark chocolate. So how is dark chocolate and cocoa powder made? First, cocoa beans are removed from their pods, later being fermented and then dried, roasted, and ground into a thick cocoa liquor. The liquor is actually made up of the very fine, broken down bean cell particles and cocoa butter that was tucked inside the cocoa nibs, which were inside of the beans. The cocoa liquor is then refined from dehusking dried and roasted beans. Later pressed to extract the cocoa butter, leaving behind a cake-like mass made up of pure, fine cocoa bean particles. Afterwards, the cocoa cake is ground to then make a finalized unsweetened cocoa powder product, that’s rich and dark in color. Natural cocoa powder is a staple ingredient for everyone who likes baking. Dark chocolate is called for in many chocolate dessert recipes since it adds an intense, bitter chocolatey flavor to everything from cookies, to pies, cakes, and other desserts. It’s also a somewhat expensive ingredient because it’s an exotic type of vegetable. It's also justified by being very healthy, since it’s full of healthy fats, fiber, protein, and antioxidants. Helping enhance the taste of many dessert recipes, organic or dutch-process cocoa powder is a versatile ingredient that should be a part of everyone's daily diet since it’s so easy to fit it into your regiment. Unless you’re allergic of course. You can use cacao powder for it’s wonderful chocolate flavor. Most of the top staple desserts recipes out there include baking powder, baking soda, and chocolate. The baking process of using baking powdebaking soda coupled with cacao enhances it’s chocolaty flavor. spoon of cocoa powder on a table Be careful when looking to buy raw natural cocoa powder, as many companies add fillers, additives, and other chemicals to increase the weight volume of the packaging box. Hot chocolate and regular chocolate powder mixes aren’t raw organic cocoa powder as the instant chocolate powder mixes on the market often include a lot of sugar and emulsifiers, like lecithin, to help the chocolate mix better with water. Don’t use hot chocolate mix in place of raw cacao when you are baking. They’re definitely convenient, but there are way more health benefits to adding raw ingredients to your food or drinks instead of pre-packaged mixes. Unless your recipe explicitly asks you to use a hot cocoa mix or dark chocolate powder, just use the raw cocoa powder with your milk or cream instead and add any sweetener you like. Preferably a healthy option like Stevia. Due to cocoa powder’s nitric oxide and flavanols, cacao can dilate your blood vessels which will improve blood flow and lower blood pressure, which is very useful before and after weight training and cardio workouts. And who doesn’t like a healthy heaping tablespoon of dark chocolate? It’s one of the most loved and addictive flavors on the planet. So much so that multiple research papers have proven that it can even become addictive in many cases. The rich intense flavor of natural cocoa powder is delicious with anything including coffee, smoothies and protein shakes, or even oatmeal. Some people even make savory chocolate sauce recipes, a gravy to add on to their meat of choice, or a dark chocolate chestnut pasta. raw cocoa powder and cacao nibs Cocoa Powder Health Benefits Other than its incredible flavor, there are many other benefits of organic cocoa powder. Many research papers have found that it has impeccable health benefits for your heart, brain, and overall health through weight loss. There are so many incredible health benefits of eating organic cocoa powder that you won’t believe that something so delicious could be so good for you. These benefits have lasting effects that can improve your health in every aspect.
Brightens Mood, Boosts Happiness, and Reduces Depression
If you’re struggling with irregular mood swings and regulation, cocoa has positive health impacts on the brain which also helps relieve symptoms of depression. Researchers have displayed that cacao is a natural antidepressant that can healthily increase your levels of happiness. Cocoa contains nitric oxide the mood-boosting chemicals anandamide. It’s a fatty acid neurotransmitter that helps make people feel slightly euphoric, similarly to THC. Raw cocoa powders have also been found to have an effect on the reward center of the brain. Especially due to the transformation of tryptophan to serotonin that naturally occurs in the body. Tryptophan is an amino acid precursor to the formation of new serotonin neurotransmitters in the brain. ground cocoa powder and cacao beans Researchers have also found that cocoa interacts with your brain’s neurotransmitters to release dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins, all of which make you feel happier.
Can Boost your Libido and Sexual Performance
Cacao is the pure, unrefined form of chocolate. We eat the seed, which contains another alkaloid called theobromine. Theobromine acts as a blood vessel widener and is actually used in modern medicine for this purpose. It also increases blood flow throughout your body because it will lower your blood pressure, reduce inflammation, dilate your arteries. Cacao can be consumed as a powder, nibs, or whole beans. Another mood-enhancing chemical found in cocoa is phenethylamine, this chemical releases the same endorphins that are released when we fall in love, and so this can help improve your sex life. In addition, it can also reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke. Mostly linked to the flavanoid contents because it reduces bad LDL cholesterol, improves blood flow, as well as dilates and relaxes your blood vessels, in turn reducing internal inflammation.
Boosts Energy and Helps With Weight Loss
Cocoa powder contains a healthy amount of caffeine and nitric oxide. These help boost energy and fight fatigue. Not only does it have a good amount of caffeine, but it contains magnesium as well. theobroma cacao tree with growing beans Two tablespoons of natural cocoa powder have about 14% of your body’s daily value of Magnesium. Magnesium has been found to keep your body naturally energized. Magnesium has been found to protect your body against other issues such as high blood pressure, type II diabetes, and osteoporosis. Cocoa is known to be one of the healthiest ways to keep your body energized, awake, and focused. Due to all of the health benefits natural dark chocolate has on your cardiovascular system and digestive system, there’s been many studies concluding it’s relation with weight loss. Raising levels of fat oxidation, reducing appetite, controlling blood sugar levels, and insulin sensitivity all help reduce your total weight; mainly targeting your body fat stores.
Boosts your Cardiovascular Health
Cocoa is loaded with the anti-inflammatory antioxidant flavanol and nitric oxide. These antioxidants have been found to improve your heart health and your entire cardiovascular system. Flavanols and nitric oxide can protect your body against cardiovascular disease, improves your blood circulation and lowers the risk of stroke. Having similar effects to olive oil and coconut oil. Other antioxidants, called polyphenols, in cocoa are known to help reduce HDL is (bad cholesterol) levels and prevent atherosclerosis, also known as hardening of the arteries. cacao bean and powder
Boost your Skin Health
You should try to have a daily serving of hot cocoa to have long-lasting, positive health benefits. Flavanols, nitric oxide, polyphenols have been found to help you protect your cells from premature oxidation this will keep your skin from looking aged or becoming wrinkled. It can also improve your skin texture and give it a glowing look. In one study, researchers found that dark chocolate helped improve skin microcirculation, skin hydration, as well as reducing skin swelling and inflammation. You will look more youthful and bright with just a little more cocoa in your diet. Not only does it help your skin, but using cocoa butter as a moisturizer has also been found to keep skin soft and smooth. You can try making your own skin moisturizer at home with this simple recipe.
High in Polyphenols, Flavanols, and Antioxidant Enzymes
Flavanols and polyphenols are naturally occurring antioxidants that are rich in foods like nuts, certain vegetables, teas (such as earl grey tea, green tea, oolong tea, and white tea), berries and exotic fruits, chocolate, white wine, and red wine. They’ve had extensive research linking to improved blood flow, stabilizes blood sugar levels, increases your basal metabolic rate and fat burning processes, heart health, reduces inflammation, and boosts insulin sensitivity. Natural 70% dark chocolate is one of the richest sources of phenolic compounds, polyphenols, flavanols, and flavanoids which all have powerful antioxidants and the ability to reduce inflammation. cacao nibs Because these compounds improves blood flow through your body, this reduces your risk of neurodegenerative diseases and brain function. These actually go through the blood-brain barrier and supplies nutrients to the brain for the production of neurons and other necessary molecules for proper functioning. Multiple studies found that daily intake of cocoa flavanols raised the blood flow to the brain by 8% to 11% during a time span of just 2 weeks.
Reduces High Blood Pressure and Improves Heart Health
Raw natural cocoa powders and dark chocolate forms of cacao beans both have equal strengths in helping lower blood pressure. The purer the powder, the better the effects. A large number of flavanoids are lost during commercial processing, so buying the most unprocessed, raw, and natural cocoa powder product is most optimal. Mostly linked to the high levels of flavanols and flavanoids, cocoa increases nitric oxide levels in your blood which strengthens blood vessels, arteries, and your heart.
Can Improve Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes
In actuality, cocoa is full of anti diabetic reactions. The flavanols slow down the carbohydrate absorption and digestion in your gut, raises insulin secretion of the pancreas. It also makes the transfer of energy from glucose in the blood to your muscles more efficient and internally reduces inflammation in people who are diabetic or non-diabetic. dark chocolate bar godiva on a table
Protects Against Certain Types of Cancer
All of the flavanols, flavanoids, anti-inflammatory reactions, antioxidants, polyphenols, and phenolic acids all contribute to the strengthening of your gut biome and immune system. 80% of your immune system cells reside near the small intestine and large intestine, having a strong gut biome is your best line of defense against infections, viruses, diseases, and cancer. Multiple test-tube studies on unsweetened cocoa powder being able to protect cells from degenerative and oxidative damage, inhibits cancerous cell growth and spread, as well as induces and facilitates cancer cell death due to it’s high levels of flavanols. Cocoa Powder Side Effects and Detriments Negatively Interacts With Many Medications One of the biggest factors that hinders global, general public use is its negative interactions and side effects with multiple medications. Adenosine (Adenocards) negatively interacts with cacao because it contains caffeine. The caffeine in cocoa can block the effects of the medication since caffeine attaches to the same neural receptors that Adenosine binds to. Adenosine is often used by doctors to perform tests for the heart, primarily used as a cardiac stress test and for facilitating sleep since it’s a vasodilator. Stop taking cocoa or other caffeine-containing products at least 24 hours before a cardiac stress test. Clozapine (Clozaril) is an atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia, decreasing the rate of suicidal behavior. The body breaks down and metabolize clozapine in order to get rid of it. The caffeine in cocoa decreases how quickly the body metabolizes clozapine, increasing its concentration. Taking cocoa along with the medication can increase the effects and side effects of clozapine. Dipyridamole (Persantine) inhibits PDE5 in the blood, which inhibits blood clotting and causes blood vessel dilation. Dipyridamole negatively interacts with the caffeine in cocoa as it might block the effects of dipyridamole. Caffeine interferes with the dilation of your arteries and increases coagulation of your blood, reducing the blood thinning effects of dipyridamole. Ergotamine (Ergomar) is an alkaloid that’s structurally similar to a neurotransmitter. It behaves an a vasoconstrictor to reduce the blood flow through the cardiovascular system, used to treat acute migraine attacks. Caffeine can increase how much Ergotamine the body absorbs. Taking cocoa powder along with Ergotamine may increase the effects and side effects of the medication. Estrogen pills (Estradiol). While the body breaks down the caffeine found in cocoa powder. Estrogen decreases how the speed at which your body breaks down caffeine, no matter the source. Taking caffeine along with foods containing estrogen or estrogen supplements may cause jitteriness, headaches, an increased heart rate, and other side effects. If you take estrogen supplements, you should limit or in some cases restrict your caffeine intake. raw cacao powder Rating and Recommendation Extremely Recommended Going through the huge list of health benefits and side effects of cocoa powder, it's a very easy inclusion in your diet. Dark chocolate is a staple ingredient in modern day cuisine and baking recipes because it has a unique flavor, it’s even used by the health conscious because it has amazing health impacts. Here’s the full list of the health benefits of cocoa powder: Brightens Mood, Boosts Happiness, and Reduces Depression Can Boost your Libido and Sexual Performance Boosts Energy and Aids With Weight Loss Boosts your Cardiovascular Health and Overall Heart Health Boost your Skin Health and Brain Health High in Polyphenols, Flavanols, and Antioxidant Enzymes Reduces High Blood Pressure and Improves Heart Health Can Improve Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes Protects Against Certain Types of Cancer Here’s the list of side effects of cocoa powder: Negatively Interacts With Many Medications And the list of medications that can cause harm, it clashes with: Adenosine Clozapine Dipyridamole Ergotamine Caffeine Estrogen Pills Due to cocoa's great flavor, boost of mental and physical health, and especially the boost in sex drive, is highly recommended to include into your daily diet. Although the side effects can cause harm when consumed with chemicals found in certain medicines, it's best to avoid consuming any other form or product while taking these medications. Frequently Asked Questions What Is Cocoa Powder? Cocoa, also known as cacao or chocolate is a dried and fermented seed coming from the theobroma tree. It's the basis for anything made of chocolate. The theobroma tree is native to the Amazon basin and Aztec cultures in South America. Popularized by the Spanish, they brought and distributed the seeds to major continents like Europe, Asia, and West Africa. A theobroma tree can only grow properly in tropical areas accompanied by lots of rain. Unlike most other exotic trees, it's able to be harvested multiple times per year. The cacao pods fruits that grow from the tree are either green, purple, or red when young; but become a lighter shade of yellow and orange when fully matured. The pods have a rough leather like texture encapsulating the beans. The Ivory Coast is the largest exporter of pods and beans globally. Currently at around 2,100,000 tonnes per year. While the United States and Germany are the largest importers at around 2.8$ billion and 2.33$ billion dollars worth respectively. Is Cocoa Powder Vegan? Yes, cocoa products are all vegan by nature. Specifically, it's the seeds of the fruit originating from the theobroma tree. Although some chocolate products have milk, eggs, and other animal products. Pure dark chocolate powder products have no animal products at all, making them safe for all vegans. Is Cocoa Powder Healthy? Yes, cocoa powder is very healthy actually. There are so many positive health benefits that come from including it into your diet. It can: 1. Brighten your Mood, Boosts Happiness, and Reduces Depression
Can Boost your Libido and Sexual Performance
Boosts Energy and Aids With Weight Loss
Boosts your Cardiovascular Health and Blood Flow
Boost your Skin Health
High in Polyphenols, Flavanols, and Antioxidant Enzymes
Reduces High Blood Pressure and Improves Heart Health
Can Improve Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes
Protects Against Certain Types of Cancer
Where To Buy Cocoa Powder, Beans, or Nibs? There are many places like amazon, walmart, and other supermarkets that sell organic, natural cocoa powder, beans, or nibs
Psyllium husk pudding - the ultimate quick low calorie, hunger and cravings killer
This is definitely one many people might find gross, but if you get used to the texture, it's absolutely incredible how something with under 100 calories can taste like it contains 600 calories and fill you up like you've just eaten 600 calories. It's also a great vehicle to deliver lots of electrolytes which will also do a terrific job of satiating you; after all, many times sweet cravings are really your brain mistranslating a need for sodium. There are a ton of variations of this, so I'll share two basic recipes - chocolate, and pumpkin spice. You can also use glucomannan powder in combination with, or even replacing the psyllium husk. If you can afford the calories, you can also load it up with chocolate chips, shredded coconut, heavy cream, coconut cream, or whatever else you want. Add sweeteners of your choice. It's so quick to make this that you can make it many times and experiment with the ingredients to see what you like best. The base is formed with fiber, salt, and nut milk. Depending on the consistency you want and how much fiber you want, you can add more or less fiber and more or less liquid. The consistency can be anything from a thick liquid to something resembling a marshmallow you eat with a spoon depending on your type of fiber and fiber to liquid ratio. Serve hot or let cool to room temperature or even cool in the fridge for an hour or two. All options are tasty in their own way - but the longer you let it sit and cool, the more it will solidify. I like the pumpkin spice one served hot out of a mug so I can drink it, but it turns into a marshmallow if you cool it in the fridge. Which can be interesting to eat too. Chocolate:
10g psyllium husk powder (alternatively I've done 5g psyllium husk + 1/2 tsp glucomannan or even just 1 tsp glucomannan)
2 tablespoons cacao powder
2 teaspoons Lakanto
More sweeteners if you want. I also like to add some drops of chocolate liquid stevia. You could also add sugar free Torani syrup of your choice
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/4 tsp salt
Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl. Heat the almond milk until it's steaming, but not boiling. Pour into the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix well. An immersion blender works best but you can whisk them together too. You can let cool if you want, and it will solidify quite a bit. If you have a high enough ratio of fiber to liquid it might even form a sort of marshmallow like texture that I personally like. Once again, if you want more fat you can add heavy cream or even sub some of the almond milk with heavy cream, or even coconut cream or coconut milk. You can top with whipped cream, cacao nibs or chocolate chips if you want. 99 calories, 3 net carbs, 10g fiber, 4g fat (swapping types of nut milk or adding kinds of cream or toppings obviously add to this) Pumpkin spice:
10g psyllium husk powder (alternatively I've done 5g psyllium husk + 1/2 tsp glucomannan or even just 1 tsp glucomannan)
2 tablespoons canned pumpkin
1-2 teaspoons pumpkin spice mix. I also like to add extra cinnamon
2 teaspoons Lakanto
More sweeteners if you want. I also like to add some drops of english toffee stevia. You could also add sugar free Torani syrup of your choice. Obviously something like pumpkin spice flavor is good here. I've also been using Jordan's Skinny Syrup Pumpkin Spice flavor - it's amazing with this.
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/4 tsp salt
59 calories, 9g fiber, 1 net carbs, 3g fat Same directions as the chocolate version, but this also goes very well with white chocolate chips (the ChocZero ones work well) or unsweetened shredded coconut, or even some whipped cream with extra pumpkin spice dashed on top. You can omit the canned pumpkin to make this zero carb, and it will still be great. You can even use water instead of almond milk to make it practically calorie free - definitely go heavy on the spices and sweetener if you do that though.
The country of China in known to import herbs & other products into the United States Of America & other countries that are contaminated with chemical toxins & or heavy metals with absolute disregard of human health & safety. For this reason it is best to avoid all herbal supplements grown or packaged in china even if they are certified organic. Even some products(toys) sold for children that are sourced from China have been found to be highly toxic. These products should not be accepted into your home or into your body. Short documentary on food safety in china: https://youtu.be/5oQbCOz9nlU
⚠ Prescription Medication Warning: ⚠
Make sure that If you are taking any prescription medications to check with your docter to see if any of the herbs you take or are considering taking could interact with your prescription medications.
Buying certified organic products
It is best to buy all these herbs with organic certification to reduce your exposure to pesticides, fungicides & herbicides. Look for the certification seal on products as well as the name of the group who has certified it as organic & confirm that the group that certified it is legitimate.
Plant Based Supplements:
This is a list of some plant based supplements made from fruit, vegetables, herbs, seeds, barks & roots. These supplements listed are anti-inflammatory. Г---------------------------------------------------ฯ
Hormonal Support Supplements:
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Ashwaganda Root:
Ashwaganda is a root that contains withanaloids that:
Act as a analgesic (pain reliever)
Lower Inflammation
Lower cortisol levels
Reduce anxiety
Reduce depression
Heal stomach & intestinal ulcers
Balance hormones
Raise testosterone
Increase muscle strength & size
Decrease stored fat
Increase stamina
Encourage sleep
Where to purchase:
It can be purchased online & in local stores. It is easier to find & to purchase from online retailers.
Forms of use:
It can be purchased in the form of capsules, a powder or a alcohol / glycerin tincher extract.
Recommend dosage:
Take it daily for 2 to 4 weeks at 1/3 teaspoon 3 times per day. Then take a break for 1 -2 weeks. Then repeat. Best used 3 times a day, 1/3 TsP once in the morning, 1/3 TsP afternoon, 1/3 TsP one dose at night. Start small when starting to consume ashwaganda at about 1/3 of a teaspoon of ashwaganda powder in glass of water or mixed into raw honey or in a smoothie.
Maca Root:
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Heart & Circulation supplements:
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Hawthorne berry:
Hawthorne berry strengthens the heart! Hawthorne berry may help people with heart failure Good for the heart & circulation
Raw Cacao: ( Raw Chocolate )
⚠ Cacao is a natural stimulant, because it contains caffine & theobromine. So if you are trying to avoid all stimulants then avoid this supplement. ⚠ Cacao is the raw unroasted form of Cocoa. Raw chocolate or cacao grows as a fruit on a tree in a pod & that contains large seeds/ beans inside its hard outer shell. The seeds are used to make cacao nibs & powder. Cacao is made into cocoa through a process of aklilization & roasting.
Cacao is a food that is rich in the mineral magnesium.
The human body uses magnesium to preform 300 different tasks.
Supports heart health , blood circulation & Improves mood
Iodine is a trace element required for the synthesis and function of triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) thyroid hormones. Kelp Contains iodine to support proper function of the thyroid gland. Foods that contain selenium also support the thyroid gland. Kelp contains both selenium & iodine. Sea kelp is a natural source of vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D and E, as well as minerals including zinc, iodine, magnesium, iron, potassium, copper and calcium.
Recommend dosage:
the FDA-recommended dosage for daily intake of iodine is 225 μg. One gram of powdered kelp contains approximately 200 μg of iodine.
Brazil nuts:
Eating Brazil nuts may reduce inflammation, support brain function, and improve your thyroid function and heart health. Brazil nuts are and rich in healthy fats, selenium, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, thiamine, and vitamin E.
Recommend dosage:
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Whole Body Nutritional Support
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Spirulina powder:
Spirulina contains significant amounts of calcium, niacin, potassium, magnesium, B vitamins and iron. It also has essential amino acids. Protein makes up about 60 to 70 percent of Spirulina's dry weight. Spirulina is so concentrated in vital nutrients that the human body needs that it is being used in africa to restore the health of people who are experiencing malnourishment. Spirulinas amino acid profile: leucine, tryptophane, methionine, phenylalanine, lysine, thionine, isoleucine and valine
High in Chlorophyll which may help detoxification
A whole food that is high in protein
Contains high levels of vitamin A
Vitamin A supports your eye sight & skin
Avoid spirulina grown in China & Japan
Moringa Leaf Powder:
Moringa is a leaf that grows on the moringa oliferia tree. Moringa is being used in africa to restore the health of children who are malnourished. Moringa is the healthiest plant on the earth in terms of the amount of vitamins, minerals, anti oxidants & protien it contains in a small amounts of leaf powder
Moringa contains plant based protien
Moringa may help with weight loss
Moringa contains at least 42 anti-oxidants
Moringa contains at least 92 nutrients
Moringa contains anti inflammatory compounds
It can be purchased online or in local stores in the form of a powder, capsules, extract, teas.
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Liver Support Supplements:
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Whole beets, beetroot juice or whole beetroot powder:
Beet root helps detoxify the body & support liver health
Note: avoid beets and beet powders that are a "product of China" instead buy beet products grown in the usa or other countries.
Wheatgrass powder:
Helps support Glutathione (GSH) which is the bodys master anti-oxidant that recycles other antioxidants including vitamin- c, vitamin-e, CoQ-10 & ( ALA )alpha lipoic acid
Milk thistle Seed:
May help with liver obstruction
May support liver detoxification
Dandilion root powder:
Liver detoxification
Burdock root:
lymph node detoxification
Turmeric:
Tumeric root that is orange in color. It has been used to make medicine & dyes for clothing in the past by certain cultures.
contains vitmains & minerals
natural pain reliever
anti inflammatory.
support Liver health
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Sleep & Anxiety Support Supplements:
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Kava root:
Kava is a root that is commonly ground to a powder or paste & then kneeded or blended with water before it is filtered & consumed. The plants botanical name is piper methisticum & It is related to spice black peppercorns. Kava root contains compounds called kavalactones. These kavalactones have strong anti-anxiety effects when consumed by human beings. The anti anxiety effects are comparable in strength to prescription anti-anxiety medications. This is why some news reports about Kava have called it "Natures Xanax". Note: do not take kava if you have liver disorders. Warning: Do not combine kava with alcohol or prescription medications. Combining kava with these things can make kava more likely to cause liver problems.
Valerian root:
Valerian is beneficial for men & women and also has a strong oder due to the compounds it contains. Valerian has couponds that can act as a anti spasm agent. It also has compounds that act as a sedative. Valerian works by acting on GABA pathways. Due to this it helps women with menstrual pain because it stops or lowers the amount of painfull spasms that are coming from the uterus.
Helps with general pains
Helps menstrual "Cramps"
Helps OCD
Helps anxiety
Encouraging sleep
Helps insomnia
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Supplements for physical pain:
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Kratom leaf powder:
( Mitragyna speciosa ) Mitragyna speciosa (Kratom) is a tropical evergreen tree in the coffee family native to Southeast Asia. It is indigenous to Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Papua New Guinea, where it has been used in herbal medicine since at least the nineteenth century. Kratom has opioid properties and some stimulant-like effects. Kratom is a leaf from a tree that acts as an opioid when consumed by human beings. It does this because it contains the (Alkaloids) Mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine that bind to opioid receptors located in the brain & spinal cord. This herb can be used short term or long term to help manage serious physical pain. Due to the fact that this herb acts as an opioid there is a possibility of dependence or addiction but it can be useful & safe for severe physical pain if used properly.
Consuming kratom can lead to:
Reduced physical pain
Reduced depression
Reduced anxiety
Reduced symptoms of opioid withdrawals
Reduced cravings for opioid medications
Kratom Legality Worldwide:
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Kratom is illegal to buy, sell, possess or use in these states listed below.
Alabama Arkansas Indiana Rhode Island Vermont Wisconsin
Kratom is legal, but may be regulated in the states listed below:
*KCPA = Kratom Consumers protection act Alaska Arizona – KCPA passed California – Outside San Diego, which banned it, kratom is legal in California Colorado – Outside Denver, where it’s considered illegal for human consumption, kratom is legal in Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida – Aside from being banned in Sarasota Country, kratom is legal in Florida Georgia – KCPA passed Hawaii Idaho Illinois – Outside the city of Jerseyville, kratom is legal in Illinois for those over the age of 18 Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi – Outside Union County, which has banned the substance, kratom is legal to use in Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada – KCPA passed New Hampshire – Kratom is legal for those over the age of 18 New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee – Kratom is legal for those over the age of 21 Texas Utah – KCPA passed Virginia Washington West Virginia Wyoming
Outside of the United States, kratom laws also vary. In the following countries, kratom is illegal:
Australia Denmark Finland Israel Japan Latvia Lithuania Myanmar Malaysia New Zealand (unless the person has a prescription from a doctor) Poland Romania Russia Singapore South Korea Sweden Thailand Vietnam
⚠Herbal Drug Warning:
Do not take kratom leaf if you have a history of seizures because this herbal drug may cause seizures in people who are sensitive to opioids or other drugs. Do not take kratom while you are consuming perscription medications (Drugs) or combine Kratom with prescription drugs. There are potentially drug interactions with this herb.
Wild lettus powder:(Lactuca virosa)
Lactucarium is the milky fluid secreted by several species of lettuce, especially Lactuca virosa, usually from the base of the stems. It is known as lettuce opium because of its putative sedative and analgesic properties. It has also been reported to promote a mild sensation of euphoria.
These products are not illegal even though they come from the canabis sativa plant. It only has trace amounts of thc & cbd. You will not experience a high from these products but you will instead recive the benifits of consuming good fats ( omega 3 , omega 6 & GLA ) Overview:
Hemp oil contains vitamin-e which is good for the heart & skin
These products will not make you fail a drug test
These hemp products are totally legal
Hemp products are anti-inflammatory
Hemp oil & seed contains omega 3, omega 6 & GLA
Hemp hearts and oil help can people with chronic pain
Usage tips:
USE IT RAW ( DO NOT HEAT HEMP OIL or seeds) The reason for that is when you cook any fat you oxidise it & reduce it beneficial properties. Same applys for extra virgin coconut & extra virgin oilve oil.
Use it daily in your foods: atop salads & smoothies
White willow bark:
Willow bark comes from the willow tree of the Salix species. The bark contains salicin, a compound similar to aspirin. Salicin is metabolized in the body to create salicylic acid, a precursor to aspirin. The herbal extract has long been used in native and folk medicine to relieve pain, inflammation, and fever.
The natural form of asprin
used for pain
Noni Fruit Powder: (Pain killer tree) (cheesefruit)
Noni is a fruit from a tree called Morinda citrifolia. Noni may be beneficial for heath in the following ways.
Lowers exsessive inflammation
Helps your body produce endorphins that help reduce pain
Contains amino-acids that are the building blocks of protein. It can be purchased & consumed in the form of a whole fruit, juice, powder, capsules.
Mangosteen:
Contains xanthones they - May help lower pain - May help lower inflammation
Clove:
support digestion
loweres exsessive inflammation
helps stop pain
Black seeds & black seed oil (Nigella sativa)
One of the strongest supplements for pain
helps to lower exsessive inflammation
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Contains vitamin e
Lowers inflammation
Protects the heart
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Vitamin-c Supplements:
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Amla berry: Least expensive
High in vitamin c which is involved in collagen production & repair in the human body. ( Skin, hair & nails )
Rose hips powder:
Rose hips powder is high in vitamin c
Camu berries:
High in Vitamin c: Supports skin, hair & nails
Acerola cherry: most expensive
High in Viamin c: supports skin, hair & nails
Digestive Supplements:
Neem Leaf Powder
Mint leafs or mint powder ( Pepper mint, Spearmint)
Beneficial for the digestive system & is cooling in taste due to its two main chemical (Menthol) & ( menthone ) which is used are manufacturing food products and in Menthol flavored cigarettes.
Ginger:
Reduce mild or severe nausea
act as a digestive aid (Before or after meals)
pain reliever
anti-inflammatory
Beneficial for arthritis of the hands & knees.
Marshmellow Root Powder:
Supports digestion
Licorice root powder:
May help support sleep
May Help anxiety & or stress
May help heal intestinal ulcers
Ceylon cinnamon:
Cinnamon is the bark from the cinimon verum tree. It is lower in cumarin which can be liver toxic if used in high amoints. Cassia cinnamon also has benifits but i would only recomend using it in small amounts daily.
Contains antioxidants
Supports digestion
acts as a anti-inflammatory
supports blood flow in the liver
Food Grade Aloe Vera leaf or juice:
Helps heartburn / Acid reflux
soothing to the throat, skin & intestinal tract.
soothing stomach & intestinal ulcers
Kidney support supplements:
chanca piedra:
Use this herb to help break apart kidney stones - drink it daily at about 1.0 -1.5 grams per dose 3 times a day for stones in the kidneys & gallbladder.
Gallbladder support supplements:
Celery seed powder:
Hydranga root powder:
Raw apple cider vinagar:
Use this diluted in a glass of water or orange juice for gallbladder pain
Spleen support supplment:
Organic Nutmeg Powder:
Nutneg is a potent pain reliever
when used in small amounts - quarter teaspoon- half a teaspoon.
in water or food NUTMEG supports the spleen.
Bone support supplements:
Red Tart cherry juice or whole red tart cherries:
Beneficial for people with arthritis & inflammation of joints.
Hair & skin support supplments:
Aloe vera (Topically)
-kills the bacteria that causes acne -Promotes new skin growth -Lowers skin inflammation -Heals skin discolorations - Anti bacterial & anti fungal
Rose water (Topically)
Lowers skin inflammation Horsetail herb:
(Internally& Externally)
This herb is high in a natural silica. Horsetail is actually the most abundant source of silica in the plant world.
hey everyone, I went through recipes in this sub, and my own recipes and put together a list of ingredients and their categories (according to my personal opinion) Could be fun to start building a wiki of knowledge accumulated in this sub for future projects. The last column is the number of grams I have added to recipes of 450g 50% alcohol, 240g water, and 120g sweetener to add an effective flavor for amaro. Note that this is not meant to be all added together at once, I'd pick 1 alcohol, 1-3 bitterings, and then an assortment of other ingredients to fill out the complex rich amaro flavor. You have to decide if you want minty flavors, how much citrus, how much berry, if you want vegetal notes, herbal/medicinal, etc. No wrong choices except what doesn't taste good to you. For bitters half the water and eliminate sweetener, for liqueur remove the bittering ingredient.
Ingredient
Primary Flavor
Secondary Flavor
Tasting Notes
Proportion
citric acid
acid
acid
10g
100p vodka
alcohol
n/a
450g
Brandy
alcohol
woody
rich and sweet
450g
Meritage wine
watealcohol
fruity
dark, tannic, spicy, sweet
300
Wild Turkey 101
alcohol
dark
hot, harsh, woody
450g
Everclear
alcohol
taste of band-aids
400g
Spirytus
alcohol
400g
anise seeds
anise
anise
2g
caraway seeds
anise
Hint of licorice, earthy, with a hint of citrus and pepper
2g
fennel
anise
sweet and subtle licorice-like taste
2g
licorice
anise
licorice
4g
star anise
anise
spice
sweet and spicy, similar to licorice
2g
yarrow
anise
herbal
strong licorice-like aroma with a sweet flavor and a somewhat bitter and astringent finish
pungent aroma, the flavor being initially sweet, similar to a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger with a bitter aftertaste
3g
cinchona bark
bitter
medicinal, tonic, walnut, lightly bitter, tingly
2g
coffee beans
bitter
dark
coffee, bitter
15g
damiana
bitter
herbal
bitter flavor with an aroma similar to chamomile: slightly sweet, mildly earthy
2g
elecampane
bitter
spice
bitter, spicy and warming
2g
rhubarb
bitter
vegetal
smoky if dried Chinese rhubarb, tart and sharp if fresh rhubarb
200g fresh -- 50g dried
gentian root
bitter
smoky
medicinal, very bitter, earthy, uncooked potato, not very tannic
2g
horehound
bitter
herbal
bitter green tea, lightly tannic seaweed, asparus thick soup
1.5g
hyssop
bitter
herbal
minty aroma and a strong, bitter taste that is penetrating and persistent
1g
kola nut
bitter
nutty
smooth bitterness, mild smell of nutmeg, full of caffeine
??
orris root
bitter
floral
floral and distinct bitter taste
2g
quassia
bitter
anise
slight woody notes, a little smoky-sweet. vaguely like licorice, touch of turpentine
2g
wild cherry bark
bitter
woody
medium bitter, hints of cherry, nutmeg, molassas, not very tannic
2g
wormwood
bitter
herbal
powerfully bitter, very unpleasant if too concentrated
1.5g
guajillo chile powder
chile
berry
dark rich berry flavor, subtle spiciness if veins removed
2g
grapefruit peel
citrus
bitter
bright bitter citrus
15g
lemon zest
citrus
herbal
bright sweet citrus
15g
lime zest
citrus
bright tart citrus
15g
orange peel
citrus
spice
sweet spice rich citrus
20g
cochineal
color
insect-based color
??
saffron
color
floral pungent honey if concentrated
??
turmeric
color
spice
pungent, bitter back of the mouth tart
10g
charred oak
dark
woody
woody
15g
chicory
dark
nutty
dark sweet lightly bitter, black colorant
10g
mulato chile powder
dark
chile
somewhat spicy dark rich berry, depth
10g
sarsaparilla
dark
woody
sweet tobacco, root beer, light spice
5g
butterfly pea flower
floral
herbal
fun color stuff, floral
??
chamomile
floral
herbal
extremely floral, grassy, sleepiness i1-2 main ingredients (double amts), then 2-8 additional background flavorings that you think would mix well together.nducing
Hey everyone, crossposting this from /amaro where I first posted it. I went through bitters/amaro recipes and put together a list of ingredients and their categories (according to my personal opinion) The last column is the number of grams I have added to recipes of 450g 50% alcohol and 120g water to add an effective flavor. Note that this is not meant to be all added together at once, I'd pick 1 alcohol, 1-2 bitterings (needs 2 units, if one row below is 1 unit), 1-2 main ingredients (add twice as much as indicated below), then 2-8 additional background spices/herbs/flavorings that you think would mix well together. If you want to make an amaro/liqueur, I'd double the water to 240g and add 100-300g sugasweetener of your choice. Remove the bittering ingredient to make a liqueur.
Ingredient
Primary Flavor
Secondary Flavor
Tasting Notes
Proportion
citric acid
acid
acid
10g
100p vodka
alcohol
n/a
450g
Brandy
alcohol
woody
rich and sweet
450g
Meritage wine
watealcohol
fruity
dark, tannic, spicy, sweet
300
Wild Turkey 101
alcohol
dark
hot, harsh, woody
450g
Everclear
alcohol
taste of band-aids
400g
Spirytus
alcohol
400g
anise seeds
anise
anise
2g
caraway seeds
anise
Hint of licorice, earthy, with a hint of citrus and pepper
2g
fennel
anise
sweet and subtle licorice-like taste
2g
licorice
anise
licorice
4g
star anise
anise
spice
sweet and spicy, similar to licorice
2g
yarrow
anise
herbal
strong licorice-like aroma with a sweet flavor and a somewhat bitter and astringent finish
New to brewing, so far I've done two all-grain recipes and they came out great. I really want to make a chocolate coffee stout and found a few recipes that look great. The problem is I have very limited access to ingredients. I did my best to substitute what's available to me with what I've found in some recipes. I added the oats as I've read they add to a nice mouth feel, but no clue on the amount. I definitely do not want to taste oats. Feedback would be much appreciated.
Units
Ingredients
6kg
Maris Otter
450g
Chocolate Malt
450g
Crushed Oats
300g
Perla Negra
225g
Caramel Munich II
225g
Caramel Munich III
20g
Perle
20g
Saaz
1pkt
S-04
Cacao nibs and coffee in secondary. Goal is to get a nice dark/black looking beer with heavier mouthfeel and low IBU. Mashing at 154f for 60min. No clue what sparge temp should be. Boil 60min with perle and add saaz 5min before flame out. Will most likely pitch yeast the next day after natural cooldown. https://www.brewersfriend.com/homebrew/recipe/view/822368/chocolate-coffee-stout edit* here are the yeasts available to me, not sure which one would be better suited for a stout. I read US-05 isn't that great for stouts. Safbrew S-33, T-58, WB-06 Safale S-04, US-05
Some healthy, weight-loss-friendly snacks to add to your diet
When the munchies creep up, it can be tempting to reach for a bag of crispy, salty, greasy — and unhealthy — chips. Or how about that chocolate bar that's been teasing you since last night? When our energy levels are low, and our cravings are high, it's easy to take comfort in a quick fix. https://preview.redd.it/jbb21a28lq841.jpg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9e6880c98207c6514993b847b1a4e9d63f0183a4 You may wonder if it’s possible to lose weight while not giving up snacks. If you choose healthy, whole-food options with a lot of protein and nutrients, snacks can be integral to weight loss. Some can even help keep you full throughout the day and limit your cravings for unhealthy foods. a-balanced-diet-model Why fruit and veg are great Fresh fruit and vegetables are always the best snack choice for your kids – they contain vitamins and minerals, are a good source of fibre and count towards their 5 A Day. Plus, they're easy to eat on the go! Hummus & Veggies Mason Jars What You'll Need: Peppers, celery, carrots, hummus Using a tiny jar for hummus is great for perfecting portion control—and creating healthy snacks! Simply divide up your portioned servings of hummus and dip fiber-rich vegetables into the protein-packed puree. Together, this combo makes an awesome flat-belly-friendly bite. Energy Balls. My healthy snacking secret weapon. I have created a plethora of energy balls, so you can find your favorite flavor: Oatmeal Energy Balls, No Bake Cookie Dough Protein Balls, Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls, Pumpkin Energy Balls, Ginger Cookie Healthy Energy Balls, Golden Raisin Energy Bites, and Fig Almond Energy Bites. https://preview.redd.it/pjklzfwelq841.jpg?width=640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f620adfa40c571aca94e66a895f546dd1e98185f Apple slices with peanut butter Apples and peanut butter taste fantastic together. Apples are high in fiber and polyphenol antioxidants that improve gut health and reduce heart disease risk (10Trusted Source, 11Trusted Source). Peanut butter may have additional benefits for heart health. It has been shown to increase HDL (good) cholesterol and reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides (12Trusted Source). That said, peanut butter is fairly high in calories. Although it generally hasn't been linked to weight gain, it's best consumed in moderation. A medium apple with 1 tablespoon (15 grams) of natural peanut butter provides a nice balance of sweet flavor with crisp and creamy textures at under 200 calories. No-Bake Granola Bars {gluten-free, vegan} These scrumptious snacks are easy to make and make a great addition to your child’s lunchbox, your own personal picnic basket, and your healthy diet as a regular mid-morning snack! Ingredients: Gluten-free rolled oats, peanut butter, dried tart cherries, pistachios, flaxseed meal, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, agave syrup. unsweetened applesauce, melted cacao nibs or dark chocolate. https://preview.redd.it/wqzsepfilq841.jpg?width=510&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=97444c41da62f8e5ffddb0a0ccaed1dab843b88b Almonds Dark Chocolate Trail Mix Nuts are a great healthy snack. And even though they're high in fat, you don't need to avoid them if you're trying to lose weight. One study found that people who chewed almonds thoroughly (up to 40 chews) felt full longer than those who chewed the same amount of nuts fewer times. Plus, almonds deliver filling fiber, protein and healthy fats. A serving of almonds, one ounce or 23 almonds, has 164 calories, 4 grams of fiber and 6 grams of protein. Top tips for snack time
Keep it in easy reach – have a fruit bowl in the house so fruity snacks are nearby when your kids are peckish.
Fill the fridge – have ready-to-eat fruit and veg, like carrot, cucumber, celery and peppers, pre-prepared for an easy snack kids can eat with their fingers.
Pack a snack – save money, and time, when you're out and about by taking bananas, apples or chopped up vegetables with you.
Get the kids involved – try making snack time exciting and more hands-on. Get your child involved by getting them to chop up the fruit and vegetables they're going to eat, they'll love chopping it up themselves!
Nestle have launched a chocolate bar that takes its design cues and concept directly from successful Ecuadorian chocolate company
The best and oldest varieties of cacao in the world come from Ecuador and over the last two decades we have developed a strong and growing chocolate industry based on our unique cacao. Pacari is one of the larger, more successful and established chocolate businesses in Ecuador, they are imitating a lot of the design of Pacari and a lot of people would be easily confused between the two packages, links to the images are at the bottom. I was in the supermarket today and a pair of ladies come by saying "let's buy the Pacari mint flavor bar, it's good" and then took the Nestle product. The design is very similar, black box, colorful lines in the middle of the face, photos of the included flavoring below. For the Ecuadorian industry as a whole this probably a good thing as the Nestle marketing budget will bring new consumers to Ecuadorian chocolate, or at least it would if it was a bit better, the chocolate tastes burnt, greasy and has licorice off flavors, it might even be dutched but I'm not 100% sure. This bar claims to be made in Ecuador with "Swiss expertise" but if you compare it to the Pacari bars they are trying to imitate you will see that our Ecuadorian expertise is superior. I tried a nestle bar with salt and nibs, everything else had strong flavored inclusions and I wanted to try the chocolate for the cacao. Despite claiming to be the product of a programme that planted nacional trees this chocolate does not exhibit the classic fine flavor and aroma of Nacional cacao, it only tastes of chocolate, burnt and licorice, no tones of fruit or nut or anything interesting, if this is really "nacional" cacao it's a clone of a variety selected for yield or resistance and not for its organoleptic qualities. https://i.imgur.com/Ixke4py.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/0V4XrNV.jpg
Brewer’s Lecture Series w/ Monday Night Brewing | 6:30 – 7:30 PM | Hop City Westside (Atlanta)
Next Weekend… Monday Night Garage releases Beyond the Clouds, Atlanta Winter Beer Fest hits Atlantic Station, fill up at the Second Self beer dinner at Publix (really), Red Brick Brewing hosts a comedy night, and catch the live painting event at Orpheus.
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Creature Comforts Tritonia with Mango, Orange, and Lime | Fruited Gose
Monday Night Whirling Dervish | Dry Irish Stout with coffee
Red Brick Bloodsugasexmagic Hype Whale | Bourbon barrel-aged Imperial Stout with cacao nibs, vanilla, cinnamon, coconut, and coffee (Brewery release on 01/25)
Red Brick Hawaiian Hype Whale | Bourbon barrel-aged Imperial Stout with coffee, coconut, and macadamia nuts (Brewery release on 01/25)
Service Lincoln’s Gift \ Oyster Stout
Variant Hoppy Seraphic | Hoppy Blonde Ale
Future/Planned Releases
Monday Night Garage Beyond the Clouds | Brett IPA (Releasing 01/27)
Rome City Brewing Co. Cranmaw | Cranberry Wheat Ale
Two Tides Tan Lines | Dry-hopped Pilsner
Non-Local Craft Beer Releases
Bells Hopslam | DIPA (Maybe, no confirmed dates yet.)
Decadent Ales S’mores DIPA | DIPA with marshmallows, graham cracker, vanilla, cinnamon, and chocolate
Evil Twin I Always Felt Closer to IPAs Than I Did to People | Double dry-hopped IPA
Evil Twin Nasty Trunks | Dry-hopped Sour Ale with lactose
Evil Twin / Omnipollo Coffeenade | Coffee and lemon IPA
Heavy Seas 22 | Rye whiskey barrel-aged Rye Tripel
Heavy Seas Siren Noire | Bourbon barrel-aged Imperial Stout with chocolate
Kees Imperial Stout 1850 | Russian Imperial Stout
Kees Strawberry Fields | Milk Stout with strawberries
Off Color Dino Smores | Russian Imperial Stout with cocoa nibs
Off Color Known Gnome | Porter with quassia bark and liquorice roots
Omnipollo Lustro | Hazy IPA
Omnipollo Noa Pecan Mudcake | Imperial Stout
Prairie Paradise | Imperial Stout with coconut and vanilla
Stillwater This Is Only a Test 001 | Tangerine IPA
Fellow bakers! I am seeking your opinions on which unsweetened chocolate bar you think is best
This is my first post to this sub, and the question may have already been asked (if it has been, could someone please send me a link to it?). I am working on perfecting some chocolate recipes, and I am searching for the best unsweetened, baking chocolate bar (or nibs / coins / whatever form they come in). While I enjoy Bakers Chocolate, and it will always be a good standby, I want something higher in quality. I don't care if its bitter (I realize that unsweetened chocolate is very bitter, lol). I do care about quality (overall taste, texture, and degree to which the cacao bean has been modified, cooked, or transformed in any way). What I am looking for: something very rich in flavor, smooth in texture, and high quality. Thank you all in advance! (Also, I live in the USA, so that may limit my choices, although I do not mind buying online)
Hey fellow redditors, I’m going to attempt to make a peppermint mocha vodka infusion. I’m seeing varied techniques that recommend whole beans, crushed beans, plain old folgers, and instant coffee. Has anyone else tried coffee infusions? Any recommendations on what worked best for you? Update 1: I’m going to attempt to use a cold brew method with coffee and cacao nibs for two hours, give it a taste to see what adjustments to make. If it’s tasting good, I’ll strain and give it another hour in the bath testing two methods: peppermint extract and a dash of sugar, and crushed candy canes (combining peppermint, sweetness, and that red tint in one go)
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