Sweet Revolution Organic Cacao Latte with Chaga - 100g

Give your hot chocolate the ultimate upgrade!

Unlike many hot chocolates on the market, this latte contains no refined sugar. We've also used nutrient-rich raw cacao instead of processed cocoa, plus a little Chaga mushroom for its amazing benefits. It makes an indulgent 'feel-good' cup of hot chocolate.

We use only the very best Criollo cacao from the rainforests of Peru. The cacao is farmed organically by farmers working in a co-operative which supports the local economy. The Criollo bean represents only 5% of the world's cacao production and is very high quality, aromatic and lacking in bitterness. The beans are minimally processed at low temperatures to preserve these natural characteristics.

We've also added some Chaga mushroom powder for its amazing properties. Historically, Chaga mushrooms, also known as "black gold", are known for their antioxidant content. In fact, they have one of the highest antioxidant content of any food.

• Cacao beans are packed with phenolic phytochemicals and flavonoids, antioxidants that protect your cells against damage from free radicals
• Epicatechin, the main flavonoid in cacao, can improve your mood. Eating cacao literally makes you feel good!
• It's nutrient-rich as it contains magnesium, iron, potassium, calcium, zinc, copper, and manganese
• Chaga has potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and is known as an adaptogen which help the body to deal with stress

Why is your hot chocolate healthy?

Chocolate in its purest form, the cacao bean, is the seed of a tree, so is a nutritionally-dense food. Chocolate is considered 'unhealthy' as a regular chocolate bar contains large amounts of refined white sugar, especially if it has a lower cacao percentage as in milk chocolate. Eating (or drinking!) pure cacao is a natural powerhouse of nutrients, with cacao containing high levels of flavanoids,which are linked to increased heart health. It has one of the highest levels of magnesium of any plant food, which promotes relaxation and bone health.

Is Cacao the same as Cocoa?

The difference is in the way the bean is processed after picking. Cacao refers to a bean that has been minimally processed at much lower temperatures and therefore retains higher levels of nutrients. Cacoa refers to the highly processed version of the bean which is used in most mainstream chocolate products.

Benefits of drinking a Cacao Latte vs Drinking Chocolate

Scientific studies have shown that consuming cacao can lower the risk of developing coronary heart disease and stroke. This is it being naturally rich in flavanols. These plant compounds enable the body to neutralise harmful free-radicals and have also been shown to help with viral infections.

Ingredients

Organic Cacao Powder (70%), Organic Raw Crystallised Coconut Nectar, Organic Chaga Mushroom Powder

How to Make

Cacao Latte: Add 2 teaspoons of powder to a cup and mix with a little hot water. Top up with hot milk, stir and enjoy!

Cacao Frappe: Add a glass of cold milk to a blender together with 2 teaspoons of powder. Blitz for a few seconds and pour into a glass over crushed ice