+



CocoaPod by 80Noir™.

A next-generation hot chocolate pod concept, designed for modern rituals, combining premium cacao, wellness-led formulation, and responsible materials innovation

 

(Early-stage R&D in progress)

Real chocolate.  Low sugar. 

A calmer daily ritual.

Why CocoaPod by 80Noir™

CocoaPod by 80Noir™ began with a simple question:
Why is hot chocolate so often treated as sugar, flavourings, and convenience, rather than real chocolate?

 

Most “hot chocolate” today is made from cocoa powder and sweeteners. It’s fast, but it loses the richness, depth, and satisfaction that come from using actual chocolate and often leaves you wanting more.

 

CocoaPod™ by 80Noir is an early-stage exploration into a better alternative:


one that uses real dark chocolate, significantly less sugar, and is designed as a calming daily ritual, not a sugary hit.

This is about slowing things down, without sacrificing quality, flavour, or ease.
Alt image Alt image Alt image

What makes CocoaPod by 80Noir™ different

CocoaPod by 80Noir™ is being developed from the starting point of real dark chocolate, not cocoa powder.

 

That distinction matters. Cocoa powder removes cocoa butter, the element that gives chocolate its richness and mouthfeel and often relies on added sugar and flavourings to compensate.

 

CocoaPod by 80Noir™ explores how high-cacao dark chocolate, with significantly less sugar, can be enjoyed in a simple, single-serve format, designed to feel satisfying, balanced, and unhurried.

real chocolate 

Made from real dark chocolate, not powder

low sugar

Lower sugar by design, not compromise

ritual

Created as a ritual, not a rush

wellbeing

Rooted in wellbeing without

sacrificing flavour

R&D Phase One Complete

CocoaPod by 80Noir™ has completed its first formal R&D phase in collaboration with Loughborough University.

 

This initial stage focused on structured feasibility and early-stage de-risking identifying formulation constraints, extraction variables and potential no-go pathways before committing to prototyping or manufacturing decisions.

 

The objective was simple:

  1. Build discipline into the development process from the very beginning.
  2. Findings from this phase are now being integrated into a staged validation roadmap with CPI and BDC, covering formulation feasibility, sustainable pod material testing and extraction compatibility.
  3. CocoaPod is being developed through sequenced technical validation not assumption.

 

More updates will follow as the next phase progresses.

Who is CocoaPod by 80Noir™ for?

Consumer

Hotel & Hospitality

A calmer, lower-sugar alternative to coffee, made with 

real chocolate and designed as a daily ritual.

 

A premium hot chocolate experience for wellness-led hotels, 

designed for use with espresso-style machines.

Join the Founding CocoaPod by 80Noir™ waitlist

Be the first to hear as CocoaPod by 80Noir™ develops.

Join the founding waitlist and be the first to hear as CocoaPod by 80Noir™ develops.

Contact Information

info@80noirultra.com
Thanks for contacting us. We'll get back to you as soon as possible.

FIRST NAME

NAME

LAST NAME

Email

MESSAGE

MESSAGE
Thanks for contacting us. We'll get back to you as soon as possible.

FIRST NAME

NAME

LAST NAME

Email

MESSAGE

MESSAGE

I’m interested as:

Partners With 

FAQ

What stage is CocoaPod™ by 80Noir at?

CocoaPod™ is currently in early-stage research and development. Initial work is focused on feasibility and de-risking, before any prototyping or manufacturing decisions are made.

When will CocoaPod™ by 80Noir be available?

CocoaPod™ does not yet have a confirmed launch date. The project is being developed carefully, and updates will be shared with the waitlist as progress is made.

What does joining the waitlist mean?

Joining the waitlist registers your interest in CocoaPod™ and allows us to share updates as the project develops. It does not guarantee product availability or access to future releases.