Theobromine: Recipes for Superhuman Energy

“Chocolate is the divine drink which builds up resistance and fights fatigue. A cup of this precious drink permits a man to walk for a whole day without food.” Hernan Cortez

With a rise in a sober curious drinking culture, and our commitment to mindful indulgence this holiday season, Moka Origins invites you to explore the limitless “feel good” potential of the Theobroma Cacao!

Cutting out alcohol can lead to more stable moods and a happier holiday season, but it doesn’t mean you should skip out on a beverage induced holiday buzz.

A key ingredient in our chocolate, the cacao nib is a vitamin-packed superfood that boasts countless health benefits. Theobromine, the naturally abundant compound in these cacao nibs, increases energy, enhances mood, and protects cardiovascular and respiratory health. This combination of vitamins and stimulants in cacao makes these raw nibs the quintessential ingredient to elevate your cooking and provide a deliciously innovative wellness boost for this holiday season.

Instead of the usual hot chocolate or pumpkin spice latte, recharge with the natural dopamine high from our Superfood Cacao Tonic, or explore some innovative dark chocolate recipes for your theobromine and energy needs.

Energizing Superfood Cacao Tonic:

Reminiscent of the flavor of fresh Cacao juice — Refreshing, sweet, zingy, and filled with antioxidants, and flavonols — this vitamin-packed elixir is the perfect end to your chocolate tasting. Explore the nuancd flavors of this superfood powerhouse with our Moka Origins Cacao nibs

Ingredients:

1. 6 ounces. roasted cacao nibs

2. 8 cups cold water

3. Sugar syrup

4. A squeeze of fresh lemon (optional)

Directions:

1. Grind the nibs with the spice grinder to a fine texture, but stop before it gets powdery.

2. Line your pitcher with the nut milk bag and pour the ground cacao nibs into the lined pitcher.

3. Fill the pitcher with water and stir, soaking all the grounds.

4. Tie the nut milk bag and cover the pitcher.

5. Leave the pitcher at room temperature for approximately 16 hours, or place the pitcher in the refrigerator and let it sit for a few extra hours.

6. Next day, lift up the nut milk bag and squeeze the liquid into the pitcher.

7. Prior to serving, give the cold-brewed cacao a good stir to displace any settled particles.

8. Mix with a sweetener of your choice, add a fresh squeeze of lime and top it off with some Indian Tonic or seltzer water.

Enjoy…

Performance Enhancing Cacao:

A harmonious marriage of a traditional Aztec cacao recipe and the popular 21st-century bulletproof coffee technique, this luscious cacao drink gives you a rush of energy to power through an intense day of work. Check out Moka Origins 85% Sierra Leone dark bar for this recipe.

Ingredients

1. A little less than 1 mug of water

2. Dark chocolate (70–100% cacao). For a strong dose, use 1 oz (28 g). For a moderate dose, use ½ oz (14 g).

3 . 1 heaping tablespoon of coconut oil

4. Cinnamon Bark (Add to taste)

5. Some kind of sweetener (honey, raw sugar, agave nectar, etc.)

Directions

1. Pour water into a small saucepan, but don’t boil it yet.
2. As it begins to heat up, add the coconut oil.
3. Dice the chili pepper and add it to the saucepan.
4. Add the chocolate.
5. Add the cinnamon.
6. Put the saucepan over a medium flame and bring to a boil, while stirring a bit. Watch out!
7. Once everything is fully melted.
8. Simmer and stir for a little while longer until everything is well-integrated. Then take it off the fire.

This rich, chocolatey combination of stimulants (theobromine and caffeine) with a good source of fat provides a well-integrated delivery system for a day of superhuman performance and heavy mental activity.

Cook, sip, power through…