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A guide to the transformative power of ceremonial-grade cacao
Unlock the transformative power of ceremonial-grade cacao with Heart Healer. This guide explores the steps to prepare, honour, and enjoy cacao, whether for personal rituals, spiritual ceremonies, or moments of deep connection. Learn how to incorporate cacao into your practice and experience its grounding, heart-opening benefits.
Discover the ancient tradition and how cacao can support your journey to mindful living.
Why it’s top quality
The founding principles:
Quality over quantity
Prioritising superior cacao through traditional, careful cultivation methods ensures every product delivers exceptional taste, purity, and potency
Supporting Andean mega-biodiversity, not homogenisation
By embracing diverse native cacao varieties, we help preserve the rich biodiversity of the Andean region, safeguarding ecosystems and local heritage.
Promoting organic methods of production
Encouraging chemical-free farming practices not only protects the environment but also ensures a healthier, more sustainable product for everyone.
Fair income distribution among the people participating as suppliers, transformers and traders
Ensuring equitable pay throughout the supply chain empowers small farmers and traders, creating a more balanced and sustainable industry.
Social responsibility, following the principles of Fair Trade
By adhering to Fair Trade principles, we support ethical practices, fair wages, and community development, fostering long-term partnerships and resilience.
Top Tips for the perfect cacao cup
The more coconut oil you use, the thicker your cacao will be, and the more gently you may feel its effects. This helps if you are sensitive to caffeine.
Stay well hydrated before and after drinking cacao.
Keep your diet light around stronger doses. Plant-based works well.
Pay attention to your dreams, intuition and inner thoughts after working with cacao.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, speak with your doctor, midwife or other qualified healthcare professional before drinking cacao, as it naturally contains caffeine and theobromine.
Avoid dairy and other caffeine on the days you drink cacao.
How to work with Ceremonial Grade Cacao
Different dosages may have different effects on you on different days, so start slowly, tune in and listen to your body’s wisdom. I work with these guidelines:
10g-20g is a microdose.
20-30g medium to strong dose.
30-40g experienced dose.
I would certainly start low and build up your personal knowledge of how she works with you.
Ingredients, use organic where possible.
– Ceremonial Grade Cacao
– Pinch of sea salt
– 1 – 2 dates (I would use two if you aren’t adding a thickener). Soak them in boiling water and chop finely if not using a blender.
– ½ tsp Cinnamon
– ½ tsp Turmeric (sometimes I add black pepper instead)
– ½ tsp Nutmeg
– Pinch of Cayenne pepper
– Cashews or coconut oil (for thickness)
– Set your intention for drinking the cacao. Then weigh out the amount you want on digital scales. Chop it finely with a knife so it is almost powder, you can pray into it whilst you do this. I find the chopping/grating very meditative.
– Measure out approximately 200-300ml of purified water. Pour it in a small pan. Add the Cacao and other ingredients. Heat to simmering but don’t allow it to boil. Stay with the cacao, stirring it gently.
– After it has been simmering for 4-5 minutes, you can pour it into a blender and blitz for 1 minute. This will smooth out the dates and add frothy foam to the top.
– Pour into your favourite mug.
– If adding a potion or Bach Flower Remedy, now is the time to add the drops.
– Light a candle and sit with the cacao in front of your heart. Breathe it in. Visualise your heart space opening to connect with the elixir. Use a teaspoon to stir, or gently blow your intention into the cacao clockwise, and sip consciously. Drink slowly and feel the cacao connecting with your system. Bliss.
Considerations
Guidance:
Find a special/sacred place to drink your Cacao, working with an intention as you drink is powerful. It can take up to 20 – 30 minutes to begin to work, so go slowly if you are starting out with smaller doses, it can creep up on you.
See the FAQ’s for further questions.
Shelf Life for cacao:
Best before two years from packing. Store it sealed in a cool, dry place. You can also freeze it, but let it return to room temperature before you use it. I recommend keeping it in a glass jar. Cacao loves crystals, so if you want to create a little cacao altar with crystals around your jar, all the better.
Warnings:
If you take prescription medication, particularly antidepressants or other medicines that affect serotonin or blood pressure, speak with your doctor or pharmacist before drinking cacao.
Cacao contains theobromine and caffeine, which are toxic to dogs, cats, parrots and horses. Keep it well out of their reach.
If you have a heart condition, speak with your doctor first, as cacao can raise your heart rate. Too much cacao can cause headaches. If this happens, stop, rest and drink water.
How to make cacao at home
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