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  • #31
    Re: Red African Cocoa / Drinking Chocolate.

    I have seen one of these trees with fruit as above at the Brisbane botanic gardens only 3 weeks ago. Its in the dome
    We went on a family picnic, also to see some plants and feed the water birds


    KK

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    • #32
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      hmm, seed, good for you...fight cancer, help cardiovascular, lives longer, lose weight, er maybe not, but lets eat/drink up

      Got a kilo of this stuff to introduce to my system.

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      • #33
        Re: Red African Cocoa / Drinking Chocolate.

        As Bean Bay time is approaching will the
        Red African drinking chocolate be available again
        Or as on the last Bean Bay
        Cote dIvoire Red African Cocoa

        I have missed out on both in the last 2 bean bays
        Can place my order now :

        KK

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        • #34
          Re: Red African Cocoa / Drinking Chocolate.

          I just made a batch of chocolate brownies with the Red African pure cocoa from the last BeanBay. These are some of the best brownies ever! So more of the cocoa is on my list.
          Greg

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          • #35
            Re: Red African Cocoa / Drinking Chocolate.

            Mmmm...... [smiley=happy.gif]

            Ive been making some really delicious hot chocs in the evenings lately and this Red African Cocoa is truly superb. Excellent stuff Andy 8-),

            Mal.

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            • #36
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              Originally posted by Mal link=1213616165/20#34 date=1215435175
              Mmmm...... [smiley=happy.gif]

              Ive been making some really delicious hot chocs in the evenings lately and this Red African Cocoa is truly superb. Excellent stuff Andy 8-),

              Mal.
              Well I want to get some Mmmmmmmmmm happening at my place
              The daughter went to Campos in The Valley shop (Brisbane) and has been raving about the hot chocolate she had there and how its the best hot chocolate she has ever had

              I told her to wait just a little longer and the best chocolate will be made by me
              I like a challenge  

              KK

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              • #37
                Re: Red African Cocoa / Drinking Chocolate.

                How have other people been preparing their Red African?

                My SO puts a tiny bit in a mug with some sugar and lots of milk and microwaves the %#&$ out of it, but to me this is too "milky". But I found this recipe for "spanish" hot chocolate, real thick and chocolatey, sortof like a thin chocolate custard, which you drink! (actually, more like chocolate napalm -- beware!)

                Its even better with some foamed milk on top, but you want to keep the layers separate, so your foam has to be (oh dear) real stiff :-?

                Finally -- a proper use for the Rancilio "iceberg" --> http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1213853820

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                • #38
                  Re: Red African Cocoa / Drinking Chocolate.

                  Ive been preparing it by melting the chocolate in hot water - just enough to dissolve the chocolate, then adding foamed milk. Ive tried different strengths of chocolate and have pretty well settled on a heaped teaspoon of chocolate (not over-much), 3/4 teaspoon to 1 level teaspoon sugar in a large cup or mug. Smooth and tasty.

                  I alternate between plain hot chocolate and adding a few drops of vanilla, a pinch of nutmeg and a sprinkle of cinnamon - the spiced version is good as a nightcap just before bedtime.

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                  • #39
                    Re: Red African Cocoa / Drinking Chocolate.

                    I tried mixing the Red African Cocoa using 1/3 cocoa and 2/3 sugar as per the guide on the pack.
                    My wife thought that was a bit too sweet so have backed off on the sugar.
                    Now mixing 50/50 and she reckons this is about right.
                    I dont drink hot chocolate myself even though I would like to.
                    I just lick the spoon after I have dissolved the powder in a small amount of hot water. Yum!
                    Then foam milk and pour as I would a Cappuccino. Wife even insists on chocolate sprinkled on top, which I personally think is overkill for a hot chocolate.

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                    • #40
                      Re: Red African Cocoa / Drinking Chocolate.

                      Best cocoa ive had.....i dont use sugar so im burning through my kg.......

                      Please Sir......Can I have some more....

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                      • #41
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                        Yes its great cocoa I agree.

                        I hope it will be a regular item and maybe not just at BeanBay green sales times but always available in BeanBay... time will tell.

                        A.

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                        • #42
                          Re: Red African Cocoa / Drinking Chocolate.

                          What sugar to people use with it? And why is there no stock level anymore? Is everyones dream of infinite cocoa finally come to be?

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                          • #43
                            Re: Red African Cocoa / Drinking Chocolate.

                            Originally posted by Sammus link=1213616165/40#41 date=1219239421
                            What sugar to people use with it? And why is there no stock level anymore? Is everyones dream of infinite cocoa finally come to be?
                            Gday Sammus,

                            Andy answered this question for you when you posed it in the BeanBay thread.....

                            Cheers,
                            Mal.

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                            • #44
                              Re: Red African Cocoa / Drinking Chocolate.

                              I saw it not long after I posted here Cheers for letting me know.

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                              • #45
                                Re: Red African Cocoa / Drinking Chocolate.

                                so when you get a hot choc from a cafe it is scalding hot. do they heat the milk too much or do they use more hot water? My hot chocs are made with just enough hot water to dissolve the choc/sugar then the rest is milk - which is fine if you drink it straight away but otherwise too cold.. any tips?

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