cocoa just got an upgrade

Premium alkalized (Dutch-process) cocoa powder with 20–22% cocoa butter. Sun-dried, fermented in banana leaves — no added sugar*.

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cocoa just got an upgrade

less inside, more flavor

  • Sun-dried

    Dried under the West African sun—never with artificial heat.

  • Banana-leaf ferment

    Six days in banana leaves for a deeper, rounder aroma.

  • COA every batch

    Every batch backed by a public lab certificate.

  • 1 tree per 3 packs

    Every three packs funds a tree planted in Western Europe.

Shipping

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Available across the EU—fast, simple delivery via Amazon.de.

Surfstr ships across the EU via Amazon.de

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The difference

same cacao, less powder

About 10g per cup instead of about 15g for standard cocoa — roughly 30% more efficient.

Standard cocoa 15g / cup
Surfstr Premium 10g / cup
same cacao, less powder

Real customers. Real reactions. No filters—it only cost us a bag of cocoa.

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One 500 g pouch, 20–22 % cocoa butter, no added sugar*. Ships EU-wide from Amazon.de with a 365-day money-back guarantee.

  • 20–22 % cocoa butter
  • No added sugar*
  • Vegan, halal, kosher
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questions?

What does 20–22% cocoa butter mean?
Our powder contains 20–22% cocoa butter for a more intense chocolate flavor and more consistent results when baking.
What is the difference between alkalized and natural cocoa?
Natural cocoa is more acidic and lighter in color; alkalized (Dutch-process) cocoa is milder, darker, and dissolves better. Thanks to fermentation and alkalization, Surfstr also goes further: about 10g per cup is enough, where standard cocoa needs around 15g.
Where does the cocoa in Surfstr come from?
The cocoa beans come predominantly from West Africa: Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria and Cameroon. After harvest they are fermented for six days in banana leaves and dried in the sun. The powder is milled and alkalized in the Netherlands; Surfstr Limited is based in Dublin, Ireland. The cocoa is Rainforest Alliance certified.
What is a cacao tree?
Theobroma cacao is a small evergreen tree, 6 to 12 m tall, in the mallow family. Its flowers grow straight out of the trunk and are pollinated by tiny midges, not bees. Each pod is 15 to 30 cm long, weighs about 500 g and holds 20 to 60 beans in a white pulp. The beans are 40 to 50 % cocoa butter. The name means food of the gods in Greek.
Why does Surfstr cocoa come from West Africa?
West Africa grows most of the world's cocoa. In 2023 Ivory Coast alone produced 2.4 million of the 5.6 million tonnes harvested worldwide, followed by Ghana, with Cameroon and Nigeria also in the top seven. Together the four countries Surfstr sources from grow about two thirds of the world's cocoa, on millions of small family farms.
Does cocoa powder contain caffeine?
A little. The main stimulant in cocoa is theobromine, a gentler relative of caffeine. Surfstr contains about 1.9 g theobromine and 0.2 g caffeine per 100 g, so a 10 g serving has roughly 190 mg theobromine and 20 mg caffeine, about a fifth of the caffeine in a cup of coffee. Theobromine is toxic to dogs, so keep cocoa away from pets.
What certifications does Surfstr have?
The cocoa is Rainforest Alliance certified. The powder is vegan, halal, kosher, and gluten-free. Surfstr is a member of 1% for the Planet, and we publish a lab certificate (COA) for every batch.
How do I store the cocoa powder?
Dry, cool, and protected from light — ideally in the resealable original pouch. That keeps the aroma fresh for a long time.
Where can I buy Surfstr?
Currently exclusively on Amazon.de—with fast delivery across the EU.
What is alkalized cocoa powder (Dutch process)?
Alkalized cocoa powder — also known as Dutch-process cocoa — is treated with natural salts after fermentation. This softens the cocoa's acidity, creating a more intense, rounder chocolate flavor, a darker color, and better solubility in milk and water. Surfstr is a premium alkalized cocoa powder with 20–22% cocoa butter, no added sugar*.
Is Surfstr really sugar-free?
Surfstr is 100% pure cocoa powder with no added sugar*, no sweeteners, and no flavorings. It contains only the sugar naturally present in cocoa.
Which cocoa bean is in Surfstr?
The botanical species is Theobroma cacao (L.), the true cocoa tree. West African bulk cocoa like ours belongs to the Forastero group (Amelonado and modern hybrids), known for a strong, classic cocoa flavour. The mill does not certify a single variety, so we do not name one.
How many beans go into one pack of Surfstr?
A mature cacao tree carries about 6,000 flowers a year but ripens only around 20 pods. Roughly 1,200 beans, about 40 pods, are needed for 1 kg of cocoa mass. A 500 g pack of Surfstr therefore holds the beans of about 20 pods: close to one tree's harvest for a whole year.
Why is the cadmium in Surfstr cocoa low?
Cadmium is a heavy metal that the cocoa tree takes up from the soil and stores in the bean itself, so no processing step can remove it. How much depends on where the tree grows: the young volcanic soils of parts of Latin America are naturally rich in cadmium, while the old, weathered soils of West Africa hold far less. A 2024 Tulane University study of 155 chocolates found the highest cadmium in Central and South American cocoa and low levels in West African cocoa. Surfstr sources from Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria and Cameroon. The EU limit for cocoa powder is 0.60 mg/kg (Regulation (EU) 2023/915), and we publish a lab certificate (COA) for every batch.
How much do I need per cup?
About 10g per cup—roughly 30% less than standard cocoa for the same intensity.
What can I use Surfstr cocoa powder for?
For baking cakes and brownies, for hot chocolate (about 10g per cup), and for smoothies and desserts. The 20–22% cocoa butter makes baking results more consistent and more intensely chocolatey.
Where do I find the lab certificate (COA)?
We publish the COA for every batch. Scan the QR code on the back of the pack.