WHAT IS CACAO?
Drinking cacao, or ceremonial grade cacao, is 100% cacao that you drink as a hot drink. When many of us think of drinking cacao, we think of cocoa powder, or sugary hot chocolate from our childhood. It is time to forget about the cocoa powder you might be used to! Cocoa powder doesn't contain all the natural good fats, minerals, antioxidants and flavanols that solid 100% cacao does.
ABOUT OUR CEREMONIAL GRADE CACAO
This cacao comes to you from Mother Nature, it is:
- Solid, 100% cacao
- EU and USDA certified organic
- Ethically traded
- Premium quality Colombian cacao (considered one of the finest in the world)
- Hand harvested in small crops from local families that have specialised in growing cacao for generations
- Certified Kosher (100% cacao with no traces of other ingredients or alergens)
THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF DRINKING CACAO
Cacao is a heart opening medicine and has been consumed by South American communities for thousands of years.
It is a delicious and nutritious plant medicine, rich in iron, magnesium, zinc, copper, antioxidants and other feel good properties. It supports connection with yourself, Pachamama, and others.
THE HISTORY OF CACAO
Cacao has been consumed by South American communities for thousands of years.
This Latin American treasure was originally native to the Amazon, used to centre the mind and energise the body. Over time, the cacao bean was traded by Indigenous groups and made its way to different parts of the continent, and eventually around the world.
Cacao beans became so valuable in Mesoamercian society that they were once used as a currency!
UNDERSTANDING 'CEREMONIAL GRADE CACAO'
You may have heard of 'ceremonial grade cacao', or 'ceremonial cacao'? This is an interesting and somewhat controversial topic, especially for the people of South and Central America, who have grown up drinking cacao as part of their daily routine. There are different definitions of what makes cacao truly ceremonial. Read about our thoughts and how we came to calling our product ceremonial grade cacao here.
We are honoured to bring you this certified organic, premium ceremonial grade cacao. It is carefully selected, hand harvested, fermented and roasted, ready to be brewed into your cup of drinking cacao. We hope you enjoy this delicious and nutritious plant medicine.