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Coca River™
Premium roasted cocoa with natural hints of
green banana and blackberries
Rising on the flanks of equatorial volcanoes, the Coca River winds through an emerald paradise in southern Ecuador until it feeds into the mighty Amazon. A village close to the Coca River, in a valley called Vilcabamba, is famous for the longevity of its people, many living more than a century. Nurtured in the black soil of this valley and the rich humidity of the cloud-covered rainforest, the Ecuadorian cacao bean produces the chocolatiest Crio Brü. This smooth, sweet and nourishing drink is accented by a perfumed floral scent and lovely floral tones, including a dominant green banana note, blueberries and jasmine.
Coca River
[Koh-kuh Riv-er]
Making Crio Brü is easy, whether in a coffee maker or French Press.
Cocoa is one of nature's superfoods, delivering heart-healthy nutrients that boost health and wellness.
Here is a list of some of the benefits of incorporating cocoa beans into your life:
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Boost your immune system
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Increase energy naturally
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Curb your appetite and lose weight
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Support your heart, digestive system, brain and bones
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Oxygenate the blood and maintain healthy blood sugar levels
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Feel great, increase focus, reduce stress and sleep better
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Adding Crio Brü to your daily diet will help you take advantage of the many nutrients and benefits native to the cocoa bean, enabling you to lead a healthier and happier life.
Posted by Erin Miller on 16th Mar 2018
This past year, I found out my "seasonal allergies" that never went away, were actually an allergy to coffee. This sucked, because I would *almost* rather die than stop drinking coffee. I tried a few other coffee alternatives that were "meh" at best, before stumbling upon Crio Bru.
I LOVE THIS STUFF more than coffee... This is one of the two flavors I have tried, and of the two, it is my favorite (though they are both delicious.)
I love it so much, I sent two bags to my brother (who also suffers from "seasonal allergies" year round) for his birthday. When I told him it was better than coffee, he scoffed.... Until he tried it and I received a text that said, "I haven't had coffee all morning, this stuffs great!!"
Highly recommend. Crio Bru service and shipping time was great too.
Posted by Caleb Lee on 1st Sep 2014
Cocoa River is my favourite of all the CrioBru Family, and all are fantastic. I am no longer dependent on Coffee. I find that I don't sweat as much, and don't have the lunchtime crash that I used to have when only drinking coffee.
Posted by Debora on 25th Feb 2014
Cocoa River was my introduction to CrioBru and I think it will always be my favourite. It has a good down home chocolate aroma and flavour. I cannot have coffee- never really started drinking it anyway but I have been so happy to discover CrioBru. A warming drink with more pizzaz and body than herbal teas. I love the energy lift and the aroma as I drink it.
Posted by Unknown on 19th Feb 2014
This is one of my favorites, always try to keep some around.
Posted by Jen on 18th Jun 2013
Rich, chocolately taste without being too sweet. Delicious, slightly bitter ending, just like dark chocolate. This is my favourite Crio Bru!
Posted by Sonia M. on 22nd Sep 2012
I've enjoyed the Cavalla Dark and the Kabenau (Vega Real is next), and Coca River is so far my favourite. Perfection in a cup, so amazing it makes you want to get up earlier each morning so you can have more time to savour it quietly.
Since I have switched to Crio, I no longer use creamer.
Posted by Aaron on 3rd Sep 2012
I have tried four of the six options. I have had the Cavalla Dark Roast, The Vega Real, Cocoa River and Sambirano. Of the four I have tried Cocoa River is my favorite.
All of them are good mind you, very good and its nice to have a change so I will continue to buy the different varities but personally this is easily my favorite, and my wife's favorite too.
Posted by Unknown on 27th Jul 2012
I am a repeat customer for this flavour as well as the Cavalla. I love both of them. I can't say enough good things about the Crio Bru. I look forward to my "treat" every single evening. It is hard to believe that something so satisfying can be good for you too!
Posted by Linaya St Hilaire on 1st Jun 2012
This is my favourite flavour of Crio Bru. It's the only hot drink that can replace coffee for me. I like the chocolatey flavour and feel energetic all day. I feel so much better after drinking it over coffee and can't live without it in the mornings.
My only complaint.....I have to order it online. I wish it was sold in stores like Nature's Fare in B.C.