brewed cacao

Most single-serve pods and powdered mixes are portioned for a single cup. Listings commonly recommend using an 8-ounce (8 fl oz) brewer setting per pod as the typical serving size, although specific products may vary.

Listings recommend using the 8-ounce brewer setting for single-serve pods and selecting a lower or 'creamier' brew setting when available; those two adjustments are the primary tips noted for increasing creaminess.

Typical recommendations are: load the single-serve cup/pod, select the 8 fl oz (8-ounce) brewer setting, press brew, and—after brewing—tilt the cup or pod when removing to avoid drips. Some listings also suggest using a lower/creamier setting for a richer cup.

Some cacao listings state they do not contain any of the nine major allergens. Several hot cocoa pods list “Contains: Milk.” A few flavored pods note trace amounts of peanuts.