This giveaway is now closed. The winner is Melissa Walker – congratulations!
The first giveaway today is from Choffy. What is Choffy, you may ask?
Oh my word. I love this stuff. Choffy is like coffee, but it’s actual 100% organic cacão beans (also known as cocoa beans), roasted to perfection. In other words, Choffy is brewed chocolate.
Yes, you read me correctly.
Choffy is not only tasty, it’s healthy. All the antioxidant value, mineral benefits, neurotransmitter rejuvenating properties, and overall health-giving qualities are found naturally in cacão beans. No sugar, no dairy, no chemicals. Just one ingredient – cacão.
In other words, this is healthy chocolate you can drink.
Cacão Beans Are Extraordinarily Nutritious
Here are just a few of the health benefits of Choffy.
Theobromine: This gentle, yet long-lasting, stimulant provides you with a healthy energy lift by dilating the cardiovascular system, making the heart’s job easier. Theobromine does not affect the nervous system; therefore, it delivers energy without a crash, like one of the negative effects of caffeine.
Antioxidants: By weight, cacão contains the highest concentration of antioxidants of any food in the world – more than red wine, blueberries, açai, pomegranates, and goji berries combined. Choffy acts as a super-detoxifier, helping your body rid itself of the toxins that tax your system.
Magnesium: Cacão appears to be the best source of magnesium of any food. Magnesium is one of the great alkaline minerals, helping to support the heart, brain, and digestive system. In addition, magnesium balances brain chemistry and builds strong bones.
Iron: Cacão contains a significant amount of iron per serving. Iron, a critical mineral in nutrition, is part of the oxygen carrying protein called hemoglobin that keeps our blood healthy.
Choffy is Easy to Brew
I love coffee, and Choffy hasn’t replaced it. But it is a new drink we now enjoy in our family, and many people who don’t drink coffee have said that they do enjoy Choffy.
A commonly asked question is whether you can order the beans whole and grind them like you would coffee beans. The answer is no, because the cacão bean has unique properties that make it very difficult to grind. Choffy uses a special commercial grinder that has been developed to grind the bean to the proper consistency.
The Choffy website is very helpful, and includes brewing instructions, health information, and a simple ordering process.
One reader will win two 12-ounce bags of Choffy – one from Nicaragua, and one from Ivory Coast. Here are these beans’ descriptions:
Nicaruagua: Savory, meaty, mouth watering and straight forward. A very pleasant earthy aroma, with very little astringency. Coffee-like aroma and taste with a hint of sweet spice and soft woods.
Ivory Coast: Nice depth of flavor with hints of light natural grains, dark spice with little and a classic earthy chocolate flavor.
Here’s How To Win:
1. Leave a comment on this post, answering this question – What feature of Choffy sounds most appealing to you?
2. To get a second entry – and a second entry on all the giveaways this week – subscribe to the Simple Mom feed and email me the movie quote at the bottom of any post in your feed reader or email inbox (there is only one quote for all the giveaways). Send it to simplemomblog (at) gmail (dot) com, and put the quote directly in the subject line. The body of the email won’t be read. And you only need to email me the quote once in order to get a second entry for all the week’s giveaways.
3. Finally, to get a third entry, post or tweet about this giveaway – if you use the URL of this post, I’ll receive it – no need to email me.
This giveaway will end this Thursday, January 29 at noon EST. I hope you win!
I’ve never heard of Choffy either, but it sounds yummy. I love coffee and I love chocolate.
julieadp at gmail
The most appealing part is that it’s chocolate!
I gave up coffee a year ago which was so hard for me but I have stuck with it now and plan to continue! However, I would love to try to something like this to see if tht would be a suitable replacement!
I’m pregnant and love coffee, so the idea of brewing non-coffee sounds wonderful right now! There’s probably caffeine in Choffy, but maybe (hopefully!) not as much as in coffee.
Healthy chocolate. Love it!
I am currently off of both caffeine and dairy, and while my body thanks me, I am really missing my coffee. This sounds like a promising alternative! And chocolate, to boot!
I love coffee and I love chocolate, so this sounds like a great combo.
“Choffy is brewed chocolate.” Yum! I am prego so I can’t drink coffee anymore and I sooo miss it!! I have been drinking hot chocolate quite a bit though and this sounds amazing!!
Hmm – ever since we lived in Europe, I have been in search of an equal hot coco experience in the US. Will it need milk and sugar?
Most appealing to me?… Low fat, customizeable drink that will work for the WHOLE family!
Sounds delicious….coffee plus chocolate sounds like the best part.
I love all of the health benifits it has…. especially the iron!
I’ve heard of this and I’ve been dying to try it.
ElizabethBarr´s last blog post…Big and bland
Sounds like you’re on to something! The feature that mosts interests me is the antioxidant concentration. To top acai and friends is a lofty characteristic, indeed…another tribute to the One Who created these plants in the first place. The presence of magnesium runs a close second…it’s such a workhorse nutrient for women. Thanks for sharing your new find with all of us, Tsh!
I should be disqualified for not following the directions the first time around … the antioxidant properties are most appealing for me. That and the coffee flavor! I’m curious about the differences in taste between the two countries of origin.
ElizabethBarr´s last blog post…Big and bland
An interesting fact that I read was that Choffy has antioxidant value, mineral benefits, neurotransmitter rejuvenating properties, and overall health-giving qualities. Wow!
I’d love to try this product.
I’m a subscriber
The health benefits are very appealing to me, also the fact that its chocolate.
you had me at “healthy, delicious chocolate you can drink.” that is what is most appealing about Choffy!
Eryn´s last blog post…Foodie Friday: Chocolate-covered Sandwich Cookies
I like that it’s supposed to be easy to brew. Chocolate deliciousness + easy = winner
Sounds like a wonderful drink! The most interesting part to me is that the drink contains antioxidants. I know how great they are for your body so to get that in a chocolate drink is a double whammy!
Lara´s last blog post…What a Full Day of Knitting Amounted Too….
This just sounds wonderful. I am eager to try it. I love all the healthy benefits, esp. the concentration of antioxidants.
Briana´s last blog post…Questions and Answers
It is all appealing………. warm drink, chocolate, energy boost without the crash, antioxidants, and the fact that it is not coffee and not caffeine.
Drinkable chocolate that’s good for you!?! Where has this been my whole life. ;o)
cheryl´s last blog post…Soaked To The Bone
Well, considering coffee and chocolate are two of my favorite things in the world, what’s not to like?
This appeals to me greatly…”Choffy is brewed chocolate.”
Need I say more?
melanie´s last blog post…Extra Mystery Person for 6th Graders
i am not a coffee drinker but i like hot chocolate. I would like to try it.
um, best feature hands down — chocolate you can drink
Courtney from Mommie Blogs´s last blog post…guess who is sounding so much better
I love coffee and hot chocolate both, this seems like it would be a good hybrid! I like that it would be an alternative to decaf coffee for me. Sounds yummy!
I am a subscriber
Courtney from Mommie Blogs´s last blog post…guess who is sounding so much better
Most appealing to me: I don’t drink coffee, but sometimes you just want something hot to drink on a chilly morning, and it sounds like choffy would fit the bill!
Um, chocolate, yeah, that’s always appealing
Oh, and it’s healthy, and gives you a little boost of energy w/out the caffeine. Well, cuz, of course, I’m all about healthy, Haha!
Rose´s last blog post…Bloggy Giveaways: My Fruit Rollups
I love my hot chocolate super hot – even after making it I still heat it in the micro to get it as hot as I can stand it so brewable hot chocolate sounds like heaven to me (and the perfect amount of hotness)!
I am all about the healthy part and the idea of anything chocolate!! I use raw cocoa nibs and powder now but hadn’t heard about brewing and drinking it. Mmm
Oh my goodness – Healthy & Chocolate? My two favorite things that never seem to go together! Love it!
Michelle G´s last blog post…Happy Birthday, Luke
It sounds delicious…chocolate to drink! And the health benefits just make it better!
Sherri´s last blog post…my curling iron is not my friend
This is the best giveaway ever! For a chocolate addict who loves coffee, you couldn’t ask for anything more. Thanks for the great giveaway.
The most appealing thing? Honestly, it’s chocolate! It’s another way for me to consume chocolate! I have chocolate in some form every single day. It’s my vice, but considering my moderate consumption, it’s what I consider a health food. Or maybe a supplement.
JennyMooMeow´s last blog post…Siegfriedisms and Such
oh chocolate is my favorite part of choffe!
I like that it is HEALTH as well as good tasting!
you can’t beat healthy chocolate, thanks!
Jill W.´s last blog post…Bloggy Carnival is in full swing!!
Man! I cannot believe I have never heard of this stuff Chocolate + Coffee = healthy?!?! That is all you have to say! I try tons of alternatives to coffee to add health benefits to my daily food intake, like Boathouse Mocha Protein Drink, which is delicious, but this sounds far better than any other “good for you” drink out there!
Shannon Angelos´s last blog post…Simple Mom: Giveaways All Week Long!
that it’s chocolate and healthy! perfect!
When I was in Nicaragua I drank a cold cacao drink everyday to keep cool… I wonder if this will be similar. I would love to win and try it out!
…antioxidant-izing myself while drinking chocolate…!
Ummmm…that it’s chocolate!
Alicia´s last blog post…Miss America…
chocolate without sugar….perfect!
“Choffy is brewed chocolate.”
You had me at ‘hello’.
Oh man – this sounds good. I think the fact that it is brewed chocolate and HEALTHY is what intrigues me most.
Karmyn R´s last blog post…The Curious Case of a Contented Caboose
The most appealing feature to me is the lack of guilt that comes with it! Healthy chocolate? Appealing is an understatement!
Gina´s last blog post…Crabby Blogging
The energy without the crash from caffeine sounds awesome!!
Sounds great. Thanks for the chance to win
That it has the highest antioxidants in the world and that it’s chocolate!
Thanks for having this giveaway. I’ve never heard of Choffy before, but it sounds great. I don’t like coffee, but I love chocolate and would love to try this drink! I like the fact that it’s good for you – the antioxidants, iron, etc. I always try to eat well, but I am sure I could benefit from adding more of these things to my diet.
Trish´s last blog post…Tuesday’s Tip Jar – Pantry Organization
coffee & chocolate=heaven
Mmmm… hot and drinkable chocolate… the name is appealing, too.
Thanks for the introduction to this great product! What’s not to love?!
First of all, taste is very important to me. Then, when you get the health benefits with no sugar (diabetes is rampant in our family), fantastic!
Please enter me in your delightful giveaway drawing. Many thanks, Cindi
umm, it’s coffee and chocolate. What’s NOT to like?!? LOL
We are talking about chocolate here…is there anything else that needs to be said…lol
Healthy chocolate…that’s appealing to me!
Darcy´s last blog post…Precarious Snack Spot
wow – chocolate you can drink? brewed chocolate? Sounds awesome.
I hadn’t heard of this before your post, but it sounds delicious! I’m not a coffee drinker, but became addicted to peppermint hot chocolate while I was pregnant. I gave up the peppermint part while I was breastfeeding, but the hot chocolate addiction seems to have “stuck” even several years later. Yum!
Elaine´s last blog post…Make-ahead Mondays
Healthy, brewed chocolate? Amazingly wonderful!
)
Charity´s last blog post…Again With The Tuesday
The nutritional values of Choffy is what appeals to me.
Wow, this sounds interesting! I love chocolate, and I like the idea of a pick-me-up without the negative effects of caffine. I’d love to try it!
What sounds most appealing? How about all of it?? : )
“Choffy is brewed chocolate.” Holy moly, that does it for me! Thanks for the fun giveaways!
I like that Choffy is “choff” full of minerals!
I love the idea that it has more of a cocoa taste than a coffee taste. I am not a coffee drinker and never have been, but this sounds like something I would really enjoy.
What do I like most? Brewed chocolate?! Wow! Oh, yes…and the fact that it is healthy…that’s good too! Thanks for introducing me to this. I had never heard of it before.
Choffy sounds so super cool! Brewable chocolate! Brilliant!!!!!
The most appealing thing: organic and in it’s more natural state!
Awesome…I think we will try it whether we win or not!
sounds delicious!!
whoa! this sounds really cool. what i like best is that it’s chocolate. i don’t drink coffee and don’t like the flavor, but chocolate is great and i would love love love to try this. i’m not sure what to expect!
What doesn’t sound good? It’s chocolate brewed like coffee??? YUMMMMMY
Pam´s last blog post…Menu Plan Monday
most appealing… chocolate that you can drink!! and it’s good for you, i need the extra iron
yum
Are you KIDDING me?! Chocolate that’s GOOD for you?! I was MADE for this!!! Chocolate is my way to relaxation…I love fancy coffee drinks (mocha’s in particular), but am not huge on just plain coffee. I’ve been looking for something in the morning that I can have to give me a boost—I hear my calling… ;D
Chocolate, coffee, healthy…all in the same sentence? How can you go wrong with that! BTW, I really enjoy your blog!
Definitely the chocolate you can drink! this stuff sounds like heaven in a cup! and healthy? bring it on!
Misty´s last blog post…Happy Anniversary Post, Part II
It’s my two favorite things, as one, and I don’t know if it gets any better than that!
I like that it has healthy antioxidants and it’s CHOCOLATE!
Sydni´s last blog post…Sea Kitten High School
Cacão Beans Are Extraordinarily Nutritious!
Sounds awesome. I am not a huge coffee fan, but I love hot chocolate.
I also love antioxidants!
Other than the name, which should be a regular in my vocabulary, the theobromine boost is exciting! I’m a big dark chocolate fan. I bet I’d love Choffy and can’t wait to try it!
Kallie B´s last blog post…A photo a day.
Chocolate!!!! I justed started brewing teecino (a healthy alternative to coffee) and I like it a lot. But this sounds so much more tasty!
ashley´s last blog post…Funny Clothes
I love the idea of a drink with antioxidants that isn’t tea!
Although I managed coffee shops for 4 years, I have never heard of this but I am very intrigued!!
Thanks for the heads up!
tara gentile´s last blog post…Are you ready for some football? (Pittsburgh)
Most appealing? Antioxidents!! I am obsessed with antioxidents (including acai)! I am not a coffee drinker, so this definitely sounds fun!!
)
April´s last blog post…Personal Ad
I always love to try something new! Esp. with choc., something hot in hand, and good for the body!
I love all the antioxidants. I’m not a coffee drinker, so this might be a nice treat!
jodi´s last blog post…So Blessed
What feature of Choffy sounds most appealing to you? LOL That it has anything to do with chocolate!
Honestly, I like the idea because I mix coffee into my hot chocolate all the time!
I LOVE having something hot to sip, especially on cold winter days. As a nursing mom, I try to limit my caffeine intake. And the sugar in something like hot chocolate just makes me crash (a real bummer when I’m barely awake as it is). Choffy sounds like just what I’ve been looking for.
It’s so hard to decide. It all sounds good! Especially to this chocolate-addicted, health-desiring, caffeine avoiding pregnant mama!!
However, after doing some research, I’m going to have to say that the most appealing aspect of Choffy to me would have to be the fact that they obtain all of their beans from fair trade sources. I would not be able to enjoy a product such as this knowing it is costing other humans, such as myself, greatly.
Fair trade, chocolaty, healthy drink?! Count me in!
Thanks for sharing.
The most appealing thing to me about this is the fact that it is
pronounced exactly how my last name is. . . how awesome! (and of course that it has to do with 2 things I adore-chocolate and coffee) My husband will absolutely LOVE this!!
I like the part where Choffy is CHOCOLATE!!!
Are you kidding me?? The most appealing??? I didn’t need anything other than the word “chocolate” to start my mouth watering!
I’d love this! I love hot drinks that don’t have (much) sugar involved…so this sounds perfect. I find the fact that there’s no sugar involved most appealing!
Linnea
I want some!!!! I liked the fact that it has the highest concentration of antioxidents of ANY food and it is a great detoxer! With no caffeine, I would drink this every day….
Hmmmm…. This sounds so interesting. I love that it’s not coffee:) I am just starting to drink sweet coffee drinks but I can’t stomach the plain stuff yet. I would love to try this to see how it is!
wow, this sounds amazing. I’ve never heard of it. I’m going to have to go with practically everyone else and say “healthy chocolate you can drink”. really is there anything more exciting than that?
darah7´s last blog post…oh those pesky moms
The most appealing thing to me is that it is “extraordinarily nutritious.
We are hot chocolate fanatics who don’t like the taste of coffee, but do like the smell. Choffy sounds like a perfect mix.
Hot cocoa…no caffeine….fresh brewed chocolate aroma….high in iron…high in magnesium…no caffeine….just what this pregnant mama needs!
Nancy´s last blog post…Not Me! Monday