1, different raw materials. Cocoa powder is ground from cocoa beans, while coffee powder is ground from coffee beans. 2. Different growing places. Cocoa trees are native to the central and southern United States, and are widely cultivated in tropical areas all over the world, as well as in Hainan, China and southern Yunnan. Coffee trees mostly grow in high mountains between the Tropic of Cancer. 3. Growth conditions. Cocoa trees like to grow in high temperature, high humidity and fertile soil. Artificial planting needs to be planted in valleys or coastal plains, and the growth conditions are a bit harsh. It must have evenly distributed rainfall and fertile land with smooth drainage. Coffee beans are only suitable for growing in tropics or subtropics. 4. Different uses. Cocoa powder is mostly used to make chocolate and drinks, and it is also an essential material for chocolate cakes. Coffee powder is often used to brew various coffee drinks.