In short
Black maca powder 150g is an organic black maca from the high Peruvian Andes in the smallest sensible size: 30 servings, about a month at the recommended 5–10 g a day. It’s the pack to buy when you want to try black maca properly rather than commit to half a kilo of a flavor you’ve never tasted.
What is black maca powder?
Black maca is the dark-skinned variant of Lepidium meyenii, the Andean root grown above 4,000 meters in central Peru. It’s the smallest share of any harvest, usually under 15%, and the color with the strongest, most roasted taste.
At 150 g this is a starter size: enough for a full month of daily use, which is long enough to know whether you like it in your morning drink.
What makes this black maca different
A serving range you can actually follow
5–10 g a day, dissolved in milk, water or another liquid. Most maca packaging says “add to taste”. A stated range means you can start low and move up deliberately.
Warm liquid is recommended
The producer recommends a warm drink for better dissolving. Warm, not boiling. That single tip solves most of the clumping people complain about.
A month, not a season
150 g is the honest trial size. If black maca’s taste isn’t for you, you haven’t bought three months of it.
Taste profile
Deep, roasted and malty with cocoa notes and a caramel finish. Grown high on the plateau, it has a round, full flavor rather than a sharp one. Warm milk brings the caramel forward.
How to use it
Daily serving
5–10 g a day, one to two tablespoons, dissolved in milk, water or another liquid. Start at 5 g. A warm drink dissolves it best. 150 g gives about 30 servings at the low end of the range.
Ways to use it
| Use | How |
|---|---|
| Warm milk | 5 g whisked in: the recommended method |
| Coffee | Into a latte |
| Warm cacao | With cacao powder and cinnamon |
| Smoothies | Blend with banana |
| Oats | Off the heat |
| Shakes | 5–10 g in a banana or protein shake |
Where it comes from
The high Andes of Peru. Black maca grows on the same plateaus as yellow and red, at elevations where the crop faces freezing nights and intense daytime ultraviolet light. Roots are separated by color after harvest and dried in the open air before milling.
Who it’s for
A good fit if you have never tried black maca, want a stated serving range rather than guesswork, or want a small organic pack to test before committing.
Look elsewhere if you already use maca daily: 500 g costs far less per serving. If you’re pregnant, breastfeeding or have a thyroid condition, talk to your doctor before taking maca.
Nutrition
Reference values for black maca powder, per 100 g. The label on the pack may differ slightly.
| Energy | About 325 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbohydrate | 71 g |
| of which fiber | 7 g |
| Fat | 1.2 g |
| Calcium | 250 mg |
| Iron | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 2,000 mg |
Specifications
| Botanical name | Lepidium meyenii |
|---|---|
| Variety | Black maca |
| Type | Organic |
| Recommended serving | 5–10 g a day |
| Best dissolved in | Warm liquid |
| Net weight | 150 g / 5.3 oz |
| Servings | About 30 × 5 g |
| Origin | Peruvian high Andes |
Small black maca pack sizes compared
| 150 g | 200 g | 250 g | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Servings at 5 g | 30 | 40 | 50 |
| Trial period | 1 month | 6 weeks | 7 weeks |
| Risk if you dislike it | Lowest | Low | Moderate |
| Cost per serving | Highest | Moderate | Lower |
| Best for | First-time buyers | Settled daily users | Households |
Storage
Keep it sealed, cool and dry, out of sunlight. At this size you’ll finish the pack before freshness becomes an issue.
Questions
How much black maca should I take daily?
Between 5 and 10 grams, one to two tablespoons. Start at 5 g for the first week and only increase if you want a stronger taste. Stay within the 5–10 g range on the pack.
Why dissolve maca in a warm drink?
Warm liquid disperses the powder more readily than cold, so you get fewer lumps. Use warm, not boiling: very hot water can dull the aroma.
How long does a 150 g pack last?
About 30 days at 5 g a day, or about 15 days at 10 g.
What does black maca taste like?
Deep, roasted and malty, with cocoa notes and a caramel finish. It’s the strongest-tasting of the three maca colors; warm milk brings out the caramel.
How is black maca different from red and yellow maca?
They’re color variants of the same root. Black is the scarcest, under 15% of a harvest, and has the strongest, most roasted taste; red is the sweetest and yellow the mildest.
Can I add black maca to coffee?
Yes. Stir 5 g into a latte or a mug of coffee with milk. Its roasted, cocoa-like notes suit coffee well, and warm milk helps it dissolve.
Is this black maca gelatinized?
The listing doesn’t mention gelatinization, so treat it as conventionally dried and milled maca. That’s why a warm drink helps it dissolve. If you want a powder that mixes more smoothly in cold drinks, choose one labeled gelatinized.