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Cacao Junior

Organic Cacao • Sapota • Carob • Vanilla • "Morning Malt-Choc"

From all natural, organic ingredients, we have crafted a truly playful cacao blend to take you back to times when happiness was just a hot choccie away. This superfood blend is the ultimate treat for sweet tooths of all ages.

Carob, lucuma and sapota jump out as bold golden vanilla malts and light toasty butterscotch. No need for refined sugars or heavy processing here! This superfood blend contains no refined sugars, weird fillers, artificial colours or preservatives (like many other more mainstream products on the market), making Cacao Junior a good substitute for anyone looking to get away from sugar.

We use ethically & sustainably sourced, single origin cacao in our blends, stoneground in Australia in small batches to lock in all the good stuff. Cacao contains antioxidants to protect and is a good source of magnesium which supports energy and rest.

 

Cacao (46%) 46%
Light 35%
Dark 65%
Sweetness 10%
Bitterness 90%
Ingredients

Cacao Powder*, Lucuma Powder*, Mamey Sapote Powder*, Carob Powder*, Monk Fruit (Erythritol)*, Cacao Butter*, Vanilla Bean Powder*, Himalayan Salt, Cinnamon Powder* . (*Organic)

Storage

Store in a cool dry place away from light.

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Remember that a little bit of sediment at the bottom of your cup is normal for all-natural ingredients.

For a fast and balanced breakfast for busy kids, try pairing their morning piece of toast or bowl of cereal with a cup of Cacao Junior and a piece of fruit.

Our cacao is sourced ethically and sustainably from Papua New Guinea as whole “pods” and then brought to Australia to be carefully stoneground and dutched in small batches. This means that it’s pretty much the freshest and most vibrant cacao going around, you will immediately notice the incredible chocolate aroma as you open your bag of Cacao Bloom for the first time.

Carob is a naturally sweet seed native to the Mediterranean. It is often used as a caffeine/stimulant free alternative for smoothies, drinks, baking and confectionery. It is also classed as a superfood because of its especially high calcium content.

Lucuma and Sapota (A.K.A. Mamey Sapote or Chikoo) come from a family of fruits known as pouteria. They are both low GI and high in fibre although the latter is more quintessentially malt driven with a more bold caramello flavour compared to lucuma, which offers a brighter golden honey contribution. Together with carob, we have found an all natural way to bring you that delicious “crunchy” malt-choc experience with no refined sugars or fillers!

1

Simply activate approx. 1 heaped teaspoon of Cacao Junior powder with a splash of warm water.

2

Add 200mL of your choice of milk and give it a little stir.

3

Steam or heat gently over the stove until warm and silky. Pour into a cup and enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Cacao Junior has a lovely malty milk chocolate flavour with notes of caramel, butterscotch and vanilla. Instead of using refined sugars and other sweeteners to achieve this flavour, we have spent a long time testing and tasting to balance out natural organic ingredients like the South American Sapota, Carob and of course Cacao to bring you the same flavour profile for twice the nutrition with zero nasties.

  • This blend is great for a long lasting clean healthy energy boost. Great as a replacement for coffee or as a quick and delicious hit of nutrience. Especially in the morning it will get you pumped for whatever your day has in store.

  • The short answer is absolutely yes! A morning cup of cacao pairs very well with a second afternoon pick me up or night time treat. Always listen to your body and enjoy in the manner best suited to you.

  • Even though caffeine is present to a small degree in the cocoa bean, the main alkaloid/stimulant is called theobromine (the mild, chilled out cousin of caffeine). Theobromine is a slow releasing, mood boosting compound that can also lower blood pressure. Paired with the high magnesium content of cacao, the effects can actually promote a fulfilled sense of rest and a long lasting aura boost rather than a jittery energy spike sharply followed by an intense crash.

  • Although the original intention of this blend is to provide a nourishing and awakening moment for the morning, Cacao Junior is an all-day, anytime, functionally versatile blend. It can be a great way to energise you and get you motivated and focused in the morning, a mid-morning substitute for that second coffee, a convenient high-fibre superfood snack or even a comforting night-time magnesium rich indulgence that helps you to unwind.

  • Whether you have a stovetop, a steamer, milk frother, campfire or something else, all you need is a way to heat up your milk of choice for a hot drink. For best results we recommend activating your powder with a splash of warm water and then adding your milk to the resulting syrup and then heating with your preferred method. Cacao Roja is also great in a smoothie, just simply add a spoonful for a healthy and nutritious chocolate hit.

  • Our kids love this blend, its approachable and authentic taste makes it a brilliant and healthy treat for all ages.

  • Orders are packed and sent within 3 business days of purchase. Exact delivery time depends on your location, you will receive an Australia Post tracking number after your order is posted.

  • We ship outside of Australia, if your address does not appear at the checkout, email hello@erbista.com with your desired order and type ‘INT ORDER’ in the subject field. All emails are received and responded to by our company founder, Kate.

  • Want to collaborate? We may be in a position to stock our products in your store as either a retail or service item. Let us know what you have in mind by emailing hello@erbista.com and let’s go from there.

  • If you’ve tried Cacao Bloom, you are probably wondering: “how can I have this everyday without the inconvenience of making an online purchase every time I run out?”. Well my friend, we offer a subscription option that automatically delivers every 30 or 60 days with the added bonus of free shipping and 10% off every single time! You can adjust to your liking, pause or cancel at any time.

  • Email us at hello@erbista.com and we will endeavour to get back to you in a timely fashion.

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