Raw organic cocoa is a high quality cocoa and can be used in raw food treats like smoothies, brownies and pies. Cocoa ground into a coarse powder can be made into tea and used as a substitute for coffee or to drink at meals. The Cocoa is dried in wooden boxes, beds, pallets or patios. The drying stage brings humidity levels down from 60% to 7%. Nutrional benefits of raw cocoa range from reducing cataracts to improving heart function to alleviating stress. The theobromine naturally found in raw cocoa is a mild, non-addictive stimulant that some believe can treat depression. It may cause the brain to produce more of a neurotransmitter called anandamide which would account for the euphoric sensation some feel when indulging in chocolate. The ancient civilizations of the Americas used chocolate even for medicinal purposes.