Cacao Nibs Roasted (sold by weight)
Cacao Nibs
Sold by weight
Price is for one gram (one ounce is a little over 28 grams)
Native to tropical regions in Central and South America, Theobroma cacao was traditionally used for its healthful properties and as a ceremonial beverage by ancient Mesoamerican cultures. These cacao nibs are lightly roasted to bring out deep, earthy flavors and a slight bitterness.
Cacao beans and nibs have a long and colorful history, beginning in Central and South America before 1500 BC. The entire cacao fruit was used medicinally by the Mayan, Olmec and Aztec civilizations. These early American peoples also enjoyed consuming chocolate as a beverage; each culture adding its own mix of spices and flavorings to the drink. After the Spanish conquest in the 1500's, cacao made its way to Europe and began to spread worldwide.
Cacao tea is full of antioxidants and can be beneficial for your heart. It is also a strong source of magnesium, another nutrient for good heart health, along with muscle and nerve function. Roasted cacao nibs contain healthy fats, iron and zinc, and can help with mood as it can increase the levels of serotonin and dopamine in your brain.
Cacao nibs are a natural stimulant, and they do contain caffeine. One teaspoon of cacao nibs contains about 4.6 milligrams of caffeine.
Ingredients: *Cacao Nibs Roasted (theobroma cacao)
*organic, fair trade, kosher
Directions:
Steep 1 -2 teaspoons in 8 ounces of water (208˚) for 4 - 5 minutes (depending on strength preference) to make cacao nib tea. Add sweetener for taste, if desired.
Other uses:
- Grind cacao nibs with your coffee beans.
- Add cacao nibs to a smoothie.
- Eat cacao nibs by the handful, like nuts.
- Add cacao nibs to your granola or yogurt.
- Add cacao nibs to black tea and chai spices for a delicious brew!
Storage:
Keep in a cool, dark, dry place
Sourced from: Mountain Rose Herbs
Grown in: Peru