El Gusto Cocoa: What They Make and Who It Suits
El Gusto is a Costa Rican company known for cocoa powders and hot cocoa. It's a good fit for bakers and hot-cocoa makers, and you can check price on Amazon below.
About El Gusto
El Gusto is the brand of Tertulia Brugge S.A., a Costa Rican company that makes cocoa powders and hot cocoa. Regional press places it in the San Ramón area.
What El Gusto makes
On Amazon you'll find a 100% cacao powder with no sugar added, a 50% cocoa powder with cane sugar, and a 30% cocoa powder with cane sugar.
My pick: El Gusto 100% Cacao Powder, Costa Rica Origin (7 oz)
El Gusto 100% Cacao Powder, Costa Rica Origin (7 oz)
Who it suits: For baking and for making your own hot cocoa just the way you like it.
- 100% cacao powder with no sugar added, from a Costa Rican company.
- The listing says Costa Rica origin.
What to check on the listing: that the size and percentage match what you want.
Other El Gusto picks
El Gusto Cocoa Powder, 50% Cocoa with Cane Sugar (1 lb)
Who it suits: For hot cocoa and easy baking, with sugar already mixed in.
- 50% cocoa with cane sugar, Dutch processed, from a Costa Rican company.
What to check on the listing: the cocoa % and the size.
El Gusto Cocoa Powder, 30% Cocoa with Cane Sugar (1 lb)
Who it suits: For a sweeter, milder cup of hot cocoa.
- 30% cocoa with cane sugar, from a Costa Rican company.
- This one is also listed on amazon.ca.
What to check on the listing: the cocoa % and the size.
How to spot a genuine El Gusto listing
The titles start with "Gourmet Cocoa Powder", so look for the El Gusto name on the listing or package photos, "Costa Rica Origin" in the title, and the cocoa % in brackets at the end.
Similar Costa Rican brands
Britt makes dark chocolate barks in Costa Rica. Gourmet Fields makes a 100% unsweetened bar that also works for baking.
More: more Costa Rican chocolate brands, all our Costa Rican chocolate picks and cacao and cocoa powder.
These links go to amazon.com, and shoppers in Canada can use the same links. Delivery options depend on the item, so check them at checkout.
FAQ
Is El Gusto cocoa made in Costa Rica?
El Gusto is a Costa Rican company, and its listings say Costa Rica origin.
What does El Gusto make?
Cocoa powders and hot cocoa. On Amazon that means a 100% cacao powder, a 50% cocoa with cane sugar and a 30% cocoa with cane sugar.
Where can I buy El Gusto cocoa in the US?
The three El Gusto powders are listed on Amazon. The 30% one is also listed on amazon.ca. Check each listing for delivery options.
How do I know an El Gusto listing is genuine?
Look for the El Gusto name on the listing or package photos, Costa Rica Origin in the title, and the cocoa % you want.