Last week I got my first box from Wild Foods Co. I purchased some
cocoa butter, their cocotropic mix and, matcha. After spending the last week
testing out their products and loving the effects they have been going me, I
decided that a review was in order.
Wild Cocoa Butter Wafers are Raw, organically grown, Unrefined,
Non-Deodorized, Food Grade and Certified Fair-Trade Cacao butter from small
family farmers. You can cook with it, add it to your shakes, smoothies and
coffee recipes, it also serves as a wonderful base for your skincare needs.
some of the health benefits from cocoa butter include; reducing inflammation,
improved skin health, prevent signs of aging, boost the immune system and improve
the quality of your hair.
When I first opened the box, which by the way was unbelievably
cute. Outside are small quotes from the mission of Wild Foods, inside is an
outdoor scene with a river, camping and of course the Wild Foods Moose. The thought
and time they took to put out such a thoughtful package is evident in the box
and contents there in.
I saw the cocoa butter bag and had to open it first. I had never
seen real cocoa butter before. As soon as I opened the bag I could smell the
cocoa. Have you ever smelled fresh, clean cocoa butter? up until this
point I my life I never had. The smell instantly made me smile, so pure
and untouched I wanted to just smell it. Forget using it I could have just sat
there and smelled it. The Next day was the first time I used it in my coffee.
Now I am not a chocolate girl I never have liked mochas but let me tell you
this is not like chocolate it has such a smooth taste not like bitter dark
chocolate but smooth with just a hint of dark. I do have to say I drink mine with
almond or coconut milk which may give it more of a dark taste. The taste is
just enough that you feel like you’re having a chocolate mocha with extra cream
but you’re not, you’re getting in your fat in a super tasty way. It has
definitely become a staple in my morning coffee.
After researching all the great products Wild foods has I decided
the cocotropic had to be on my first order list. Not only do I love that this
is a cocoa mix but it has turmeric in it which is great for my inflammation and
my IBS. Since starting the cocotropic my gut has vastly improved in terms of
functionality. The mind clarity from the chaga and the reishi has been giving
me is phenomenal, I thought I was doing a good job with just keto alone this
mix is a whole different ball game. Ill never forget my keys again. It will
forever be a part of my morning coffee routine.
Not only did I get it for me I also got the cocotropic mix for my
kids I really want to get them away from the sugary mixes that are out there. They
have too much sugar all day at school when they’re here I try to do what I can.
At first, they wanted nothing to do with it artificial sweeteners are not their
thing. Though after some tweaking it is safe to say that wild foods cocotropic
is a favorite in my house. My sons have a glass every morning with breakfast.
Ingredients: 100%
Non-Alkalized Natural Wild Cocoa powder*, Reishi Mushroom Extract, Raw Maca
powder*, Chaga mushroom Extract, Turmeric*
*There is about ~8mg of
caffeine (in the cocoa) per 1 TBSP of cocotropic This raw
superfood ingredient forms the base of this magic brain elixir. Our
best-selling Wild Chocolate Powder is 100% organic cocoa grown and processed on
small family farms. Full of antioxidants, a bit of caffeine and a dose of
theobromine, this ingredient is a powerhouse of nutrition all by itself!Another
raw superfood from South America, Maca powder is a nutritional powerhouse that
has been used for centuries by tribal cultures to support health, stamina and
boost libido. It has also been shown in studies to positively affect memory and
mental performance. Wild Harvested chaga mushroom extract is added to improve
this already potent blend so you have more focus, better mood and more
inflammation-fighting nutrition in every sip! Known for its medicinal purposes
in Chinese medicine, Reishi mushroom has active ingredients that promote
relaxation, concentration as well as reduce stress and anxiety. Also known to
boost your immune system, it's one of those ingredients that you just can't get
enough of.
Wild foods Matcha is a premium matcha green Tea from Award-Winning
JAS Organic tea farm on the foggy mountainside in Ujitaware, Kyoto, Japan.
which has been in business for over 100 years. Matcha aids in weight loss,
detoxification of the body, promotes overall health and fights inflammation. It
is also a healthy way to get sustained boost of energy, mental focus and
clarity. unlike a cup of coffee the caffeine in matcha releases slowly over a
4-6 hour period. This Antioxidant Powerhouse Superfood is equal to 10 cups of
regular brewed green tea in antioxidant and nutritional value. Wild Matcha
contains polyphenols EGCG, a thermogenic ingredient known to boost metabolism.
Throughout my life I have been a huge green tea fan. Matcha has
been around forever but only recently has it become more mainstream. I have
been trying to find a company that produced a high quality matcha that
delivered to the USA. Believe it or not it’s pretty hard to find good
quality at a decent price or at all that delivers to the USA. I had already
been looking into wild foods co when I saw they had come out with their matcha
#2 and matcha cerimanial grade matcha powders. After seeing where it came from,
and reading up on what the farm was like, and how the pricing was I couldn't
pass it up. From the first cup I was a changed girl. The energy, concentration,
and focus that is provides are substantial and sustained instead of a hard
crash a few hours later. Therefore, it never gave me that "hard
crash" coffee does. Paying attention to how much is used and if the water is
hot enough will play a huge roll in taste. Put in a little it goes along way one
tsp, whisk, taste if it’s still to “watery” add one more tsp. I put too much in
mine and at the end of my cup I was drinking the left-over powder, it was kinda
grassy. It was also my second time making it, after that I researched and found
out if you don't get the temperature all the way up to 165° it won't steep
correct. Since then I have made it the right way and it comes out
awesome. I suggest if your looking to get a cold tea out of this to get
the ceremonial grade #1 it has the best taste for stand alone tea. The #2 matcha
(which I have) is said to be better for lattes, baked goods and mixes.
Purchasing this box has
been a nonstop learning curve, in a good way. Who know that all I need to change in my life was my diet. Every time I think
I understand fully what these products are capable of another positive attribute
shines through. I thank goodness I found Wild foods. The more pure the better when
it comes to your body only the best should be used.
All small printed information
about products have been paraphrased or copied directly of the Wildfoods.co
webpage. All thoughts are mine I purchased the products on my own with my own
money.
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