Capomo – Nature’s Delicious Superfood Coffee Substitute

Greetings from the momentarily sunny Seattle, in the Evergreen state of Washington, USA.  We here at Tattva’s are delighted to introduce you to the yummiest coffee substitute this side of the Cascades, and certainly beyond.  Capomo, or the Maya Nut, is the fruiting seed of Brosimum alicastrum, a giant tree in the fig family.

Indigenous to tropical rain forest from Mexico to Brazil, including the Caribbean islands of Trinidad, Cuba and Jamaica, Capomo nuts are hand gathered from the forest floor by local indigenous women.  While sun-drying on the roof for 3 weeks, Maya Nut Producers walk on them to crush the hard outer layer.  Next, our coffee roaster roasts the dry, crushed nuts, yielding bold and complex layers of coffee-flavor with notes of cinnamon and chocolate.  Here at Tattva’s, we enjoy this delicious drink all through the day.  In the morning, we brew Capomo with coffee, adding a heaping serving of nutrients to a reduced serving of caffeine.  After lunch, Capomo brew both enlivens and relaxes the afternoon work load.  And what a treat to enjoy a steaming hot cup of “coffee” after dinner!  Our slow-roasted Capomo tastes most shockingly like that beloved morning pick-me-up when simmered on the stovetop for 10 to 40 minutes, according to desired strength.  You can also brew Capomo in a traditional drip coffee maker, percolator, or any way you choose.  Add your choice of milk and sweetener or drink it straight up black like a Mighty Sailor ~ a 40 minute simmer will surely put hair on your chest!

While this super food does not contain a single drop of caffeine, it does contain tryptophan, a naturally occurring amino acid that aids in both relaxation and a sense of well-being.  In stark contrast to caffeine, it is not stimulating to the central nervous system, so there are no jitters and no crashes.  As a superfood, Capomo serves to build health and energy levels naturally over time, so the more you drink it, the better you feel.  It is one of the richest plant sources of amino acids and protein and also high in fiber, potassium, iron, zinc, vitamins A, B, C and E.  Calcium and magnesium are perfectly balanced in the Capomo nut, making it an easy to absorb food source of these integral minerals.

The Maya Nut tree was the staple food to indigenous peoples all through its habitat, but over past years has fallen out of recognition.  The Maya Nut Institute, a non-profit public charity devoted to “find balance between people, food and forest,” exists to bring knowledge of this bounty back to the people.  Since their 2001 inception, more than 600 rural and indigenous women have established 25 fully autonomous Maya Nut businesses with a strong emphasis on both education and re-forestation.  The Maya Nut Institute’s reforestation partners have planted over 2,000,000 trees in Haiti, Columbia, Guatemala, Peru, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Mexico.  So why would an entire non-profit organization devote all its work to a single species of tree?

The Maya Nut tree compels humans in many ways, but most notably, one Maya Nut tree can produce as much as 800 pounds of food in a given year, and live to over 100 years. Though native to the rain forests, it thrives in a wide range of ecosystems, making it an important climate-change resistant food source.  The fruit is eaten by avian and mammalian animals, the seeds used by people for both food and medicine; even the leaves can be steamed and eaten like spinach!  And as you all know, he’s strong to the finish ‘cause he eats his spinach, he’s Popeye the Sailor Man!

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Three Healthy Products that should be in YOUR Cupboard Today

We could go on and on about numerous of products we recommend as part of your daily regime –  the list is seemingly endless. However, for this post we have decided to focus on three products that you can easily use to replace things that you are most likely already using at home, which each boast amazing health benefits.

The first product is called Capomo (Maya Nut), and can and should be used in place of making coffee or tea.  Capomo is caffeine free (great for the adrenal glands), gluten free, and is very rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids and even protein. Capomo has amazing benefits for not only the end user, but the animals and environment where it is grown. Capomo empowers and employs more than 600 rural and indigenous men and women who have formed 25 different autonomous businesses to produce and market Maya Nut products. The best part about it is that it even tastes great! You can read all about it here.

The next product on our list is Coconut Oil. I’m sure that many of you are familiar with Coconut Oil to some extent, but may not be aware of all the health benefits compared to other oils traditionally used for cooking. Coconut Oil should be your go to oil when cooking and baking. Coconut Oil is ideal for high temperature cooking, loaded with health fats and Lauric Acid, and tastes great! On top of it’s cooking benefits, Coconut Oil is an excellent skin and hair moisturizer, and an easy way to implement a tropical feeling to any situation! You can read more about it here.

The final product on today’s list is Chyawanprash. Chyawanprash could easily replace any Vitamin C or any other traditional immunity boosters. Loaded with over 50 different herbs, Chyawnprash is packed with vitamins, nutrients, antioxidants and more! This amazing jam tastes great, packs a punch and can be used by children and adults. Chyawanprash is great for virtually all the systems in our body including: immune, liver, stomach, heart, brain, liver, lung and more! Read all about it here.

While these products may appear unique and foreign, think of the everyday items that you could replace and add so many additional health benefits!

Please visit our site for additional information or send us an email at info@tattvasherbs.com with any questions.

How to drink Capomo? Make a Mocha

A Great, Relaxing Bed-time Drink

For each cup of this Capomo treat, simmer 2-3 Tablespoons of Capomo in 10-12 oz.’s of water for approximately 10 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of semi-sweet chocolate powder, with a little sweetener of your choice. Simple, calming and yummy.

Capomo is loaded with l-tryptophan, so its a great to way induce sleep.

Enjoy!

 

Capomo – Nature’s Superfood

Tattva’s Herbs is pleased to announce that we will be adding a new coffee alternative and superfood product coming soon! It is called Capomo (sometimes referred to as Maya Nut or Ramon Nut) and is packed with antioxidants, protein, minerals, vitamins and more! Capomo is not only excellent for human consumption, but the harvesting of the nut employs and empowers women who are dedicated to replanting and conserving the forests where it is from.

Capomo is harvested in a very unique and compelling manner. The Maya nuts are collected by hand from the jungle floor once they have fallen from the trees. Collection happens daily, in the early morning before the animals have a chance to feed on them. Once the nuts are collected, they are dried in the sun for 2-3 months, at which time they are ready to be roasted and prepared for human consumption.

Capomo (Brosimum alicastrum) is in the fig family and was the staple food for pre-hispanic cultures. This superfood contains numerous nutritional benefits. It is one of the richest plant sources of amino acids which, among many others have been shown to positively affect mood and contentment. It is also high in protein, fiber, calcium, potassium, folate, iron, zinc, and vitamins A, B, C and E, while at the same time it is low in fat and calories.

In addition to the many health benefits of Capomo, it is beneficial for all of the surrounding people, animals and all forms of nature in the areas in which it grows. Capomo empowers and employs more than 600 rural and indigenous men and women who have formed 25 different autonomous businesses to produce and market Maya Nut products.

The Maya Nut Institute is an admirable example of a group that teaches workshops and trains local women in the production and marketing of capomo throughout Mexico. Animals enjoy the taste and health benefits of the Maya Nut plant as well. Traditionally, pigs, horses, cows and bats have been known to gain valuable nutrition from the leaves and stems of the tree and have even been shown to increase milk production in cows by 1-2 liters per day. The people involved in harvesting Capomo are also deeply dedicated to reforestation. In fact, there have been over 1.5 million Maya Nut trees planted since 2001.

To read more about the Maya Nut Institute click here.

The following is an excerpt written by Dr. Leslie Korn in “Capomo: Good Cheer from the Gods”

“Every part of the Capomo tree is nutritious and beneficial to humans, animals and the environment. The leaves may be eaten like spinach, the sap is nutritious, and the seeds are like potatoes when boiled and delicious with honey. The sap from the tree is sweet and serves as a traditional drink known to increase mother’s breast milk.”

She goes on to add, “Amino acids are the building blocks of protein and are responsible for repairing cells, stimulating antibodies to fight bacteria and viruses, and to carry oxygen throughout the body. They also make our brains work and our synapses, snappy. Capomo’s special quality is that it provides significant levels of all the essential amino acids (“essential” means amino acids that can only be supplied via food). It is especially high in methionine, which helps the liver process fat and toxins, and tryptophan, an amino acid that is energizing and relaxing, as it lifts the mood. Capomo is high in fiber, calcium, potassium, folate, iron, zinc, protein and vitamins A, B, C and E. The seeds when roasted for café or boiled for bread have the protein equivalent of eggs. Too many cups (4+) of Café de Capomo have been known to cause the “jitters” in some people. The flour is nutritionally superior to any other flour and is ideal for people with gluten sensitivity.

Four-footed animal friends; pigs, cows and horses also love capomo. Cows fed capomo leaves produce 1-2 liters more milk per day than cows fed on pasture. Bats love the thin-skinned fruit around the “nut” and after eating it, drop it to the ground so we may prepare it for roasting café de capomo or grinding into flour.”

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