Cacao at Koili

Aloha! We grow a variety of fruits on the property and one of them, for which we have great aspirations, is cacao.

Down the road, our intent is to make chocolate covered macadamia nuts from the bounty of our homegrown cacao (and macadamia nuts) at Koili Point.

Prior to that adventure however, and a simpler use of the fruit, is to make cacao powder which can be added to smoothies, yogurt, or a bowl of fruit. It can also be added to chili for a deeper flavor.

If you want to do this, I included a link below to help you process the raw beans found on the trees and turn them into a powder. The trees are located on the other side of the berm as you walk up towards the orchard:

How to Make Cocoa Powder from Raw Cacao Beans - Chocolatiering DIY Chocolate Making

Are there any health benefits to cacao? Well, researching the internet shows there are lots to include improving mood and brain function, as well as in lowering blood pressure -- according to WebMD.

With that, let me leave you with a Hawaiian word of the day: ' kokoleka' -- which translates to 'chocolate' in English.

Aloha! Check availability for both houses at: https://www.airbnb.com/p/oceanfront-ac-pool

If there are topics you would like to know more about in future blogs, kindly let me know at koilipoint@gmail.com. Mahalo! Len