Why is Ceremonial Cacao known as “Food of the Gods”? Aztecs regarded the cacao plant as a highly sacred plant. It was used in many ancient ceremonies and considered to have its own spirit. The highly revered Cacao beans come from the seed found in […]
Cacao Safety As a superfood packed with plant-based iron, flavonoids, magnesium, calcium, phytonutrients and powerful antioxidants, ceremonial cacao has many documented health benefits. It’s a great source of monounsaturated fat, cholesterol-free saturated fat, vitamins, minerals, fibre, natural carbohydrates and protein. However, it’s important to […]
Does Ceremonial Cacao Contain Caffeine? Cacao does not contain caffeine in its full form. However, it does contain one of the metabolites of caffeine – the stimulant ‘Theobromine’ which is a compound which makes up around 12% of caffeine. Unlike […]
When should I use Ceremonial Cacao? Whilst ceremonial cacao is often received in a communal space (see ‘What is a cacao ceremony?’), it is also often experienced as a solo experience or in a partnership. One of our favourite ways to experience ceremonial […]
What is a Cacao Ceremony? A cacao ceremony can take many forms but in its simplest essence, it is a communal gathering with a sacred circle, most often with music, dance and intentional consumption of the sacred ceremonial cacao. Cacao ceremonies […]
Whilst it may feel it, Cacao is not a psychedelic. It works as a catalyst to bring flow to one’s energy and allow a spiritual experience to be felt deeper. Lovers of ceremonial cacao often comment on feeling their heart space open. They […]
What is ‘Ceremonial-grade’ Cacao? Ceremonial Cacao is the finest grade of Cacao. Cacao paste (also known as cacao liquor although it contains no alcohol) is made purely from cacao beans. Specifically, the Criollo variety of bean, grown in its indigenous soils with traditional farming methods. The […]