Our powerful Ceremonial cacao is grown here in Costa Rica and processed for us by a lovely family-owned business.
Cacao is the fruit of the Theobroma Cacao tree and the main ingredient in chocolate. In 1953, Botanist Carl Linnaeus gave the Cacao tree its scientific name, Theobroma, which translates to “food of the gods” in Greek. Cacao is the Spanish adaptation of the word “Kakaw” – the Mayan word for the cacao tree. The many cacao ceremony benefits extend to the mind, body, and spirit.
A cacao ceremony is a centuries-old ritual used for spiritual and medicinal purposes. It was an intricate part of Mesoamerican cultures. Traditionally, cacao was consumed by royalty and at ceremonial gatherings to facilitate healing, connection, and revelation.
Today, drinking cacao is a popular ritual across the globe as a way to relax the body and clear the mind. Recent findings support ancient wisdom and affirm the many beneficial effects of cacao. While the only way to feel the full power of a cacao ceremony is in a traditional immersive gathering, it is still worth making and drinking cacao in the comfort of your own home.
Ceremonial grade cacao offers several health benefits, including:
- Rich in antioxidants, minerals, and mood-boosting compounds
- Improves blood circulation
- Supports healthy cholesterol levels
- Reduces arterial plaque buildup
- Increases artery flexibility
- Provides essential minerals like magnesium, iron, zinc, calcium, and more1.
Additionally, ceremonial cacao can uplift mood, enhance mental focus, reduce stress, improve digestion, and promote heart health.
Simple and Mindful Daily Cacao Recipe that everyone can enjoy
Ingredients:
- 3 disks of Ceremonial Cacao
- 1 TSP of Honey
- A splash of water
Tools:
- Water Kettle
- Handheld Frother
- Ceremonial Mug
Instructions:
1.Heat your water using a kettle. I prefer this method because it makes it easier to pour small amounts of water at a time into your ceremonial mug.
2. Add 3 disks of ceremonial cacao to your mug, and if wanted, the TBSP of honey.
3. Once the water is ready, pour a splash of it into your mug.
*Tip: it doesn’t need to be boiling, if the water is too hot you may lose or weaken some of the positive qualities in the cacao
4. Combine the splash of water with the cacao and honey until it becomes a smooth paste. You want all the cacao butter to melt in order to help keep the cacao from separating when you add more water, although using a handheld frother can help with this regardless.
5. Once your cacao looks smooth, you can add more water in increments (this makes it more intentional and helps avoid cacao separating) or you can fill with water then use your frother to combine everything into the perfect consistency.
6. Say a prayer, affirmation, or gratitude over your cup of cacao before enjoying.
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