Crio Bru

[Mama Fergie]

Nice to know I am not the only one who thinks its overrated 

[Moptop]

Hi GHM, 1-2 tablespoons is enough. Doesn't give it a 'chocolate' taste just adds a beautiful depth of flavour.

[EmeraldSue]

I like mine with a little cream 
I brew a cup in a single serve French press, pop it in the fridge for the next day. The next day, I add another teaspoon and brew it again. I then pop the grounds in the freezer and use it it my muesli slice, biscuits or whatever comes to mind.

[Moptop]

A tablespoon or so in a chocolate cake is yummy too 

[Greyhoundmum]

A tablespoon or so in a chocolate cake is yummy too 

I'm confused!!! A tablespoon of the left over grounds that you have used to brew or a fresh tablespoon???

[EmeraldSue]

Sorry, I wasnt very clear
The second day, I add a fresh teaspoon of crio to the grounds I brewed the day before. Then I freeze all of the grounds, and start a fresh the following day ( day 3)

[Moptop]

Sorry GHM, I meant the left over grounds. 

[Greyhoundmum]

So ES, you get three brus out of your grounds?

[cookie1]

I prefer to make the concentrate and use a little of that when I want a drink of crio. I make it up and refrigerate it and use about 1/2 inch in the drink. I add hot water and milk or all milk and ice blocks for a cold drink.

[EmeraldSue]

No, GHM. I get two brews and then start again 

[Greyhoundmum]

Thanks for clarifying ES

[consumerate]

I'm after advice about making the concentrate.  Could forum members please help me out by telling me what quantities you use to make the concentrate and then what quantities you use to concert that concentrate to a 250ml beverage?

I've looked at Tenina's recipe which has 150g of crio bru and 500ml water - i guess that is super strong?

The crio bru website calls for 1/2 cup of crio bru (guessing that is less than 150g) and 500ml water.

Really looking forward to your advice!

thanks

[consumerate]

Also, any advice about straining? How clear do you need to get it? I've run it through a coarse sieve then a coffee sieve. Currently straining through coffee filter paper which is taking forever.

Will a French press really filter the grounds enough?

I'm pretty keen on getting this right

[Amanda]

I'm with you girls, after trying it at Karen's house a couple of weeks ago.
It was nice enough, but I can't really think why I would drink it instead of tea or real hot chocolate.

Have to say I personally think its very overrated.

Yup! Agreed. I use the grounds in soap that I make.

[EmeraldSue]

Consumerate, I made the concentrate up yesterday ,but haven't used it yet.. I strained mine through a chux cloth placed inside a strainer and have bottled it. I then used the leftover grounds to make instant smoothie blox also from Tenina's website.
I made myself a hot crio Bru for breakfast using some of the leftover grounds with a teaspoon of new grounds. It was really nice as it carried the flavour of the cinnamon and maple syrup.
I hope you enjoy yours