Açaí starts as a small purple berry that grows on palm trees deep in the Amazon. It is dark, earthy and a little wild, with a flavor somewhere between berries and dark chocolate. It is also the reason our açaí bowls look the way they do: deep, rich purple, from the first spoonful to the last.

Authentic, from Brazil

Our açaí comes from Brazil, and it is the real thing. Our founders are Brazilian, and authentic açaí was very important to them. It is the reason our bowls start where açaí starts.

What goes into our base

Our açaí base is simple. Four ingredients:

• Organic açaí from Brazil
• Mixed berries
• Bananas
• Dates

The Brazilian açaí brings the deep berry flavor and the color. The mixed berries add brightness. Bananas make it creamy and smooth. Dates bring a gentle, caramel-like sweetness.

Why we care about the sweetness

Açaí is deep in antioxidants and naturally low in sugar. That is part of what makes it special, and it is also why many açaí bowls need help to taste the way people expect. Most make up the difference with syrup.

We chose a different path. Ours is sweetened by the fruit on top and nothing else. The bananas and dates in the base keep it smooth and balanced, and the fruit you pile on finishes the job. No syrup, nothing poured over to cover the berry.

Built to be yours

A bowl is a blank canvas. Start with the base, then make it your own with fresh fruit, crunch and creaminess in the combination you love. Every topping has a job, and all of them taste better against a base that lets the fruit do the talking.

Come taste it

Next time you are at Aubergine Kitchen, order an açaí bowl and taste authentic Brazilian açaí for yourself. Find your nearest restaurant at auberginekitchen.com.