Are you looking for a real treat and an extra cocktail of nutrients for your ritual moments?

Let yourself be enchanted by the genuinely chocolatey taste of our ceremonial cacao Pure. Pure, unsweetened and unflavoured cacao, packed with minerals (copper, manganese, magnesium, zinc, iron, etc.), flavonols, and antioxidants, will help you create unique moments of relaxation and physical and mental invigoration.

It is a source of theobromine and caffeine in a ratio that acts as a gently refreshing stimulant for the body, mind, and mood. The effect of these substances in cacao is slower but longer-lasting than coffee and induces calm and relaxed alertness.

According to traditional cultures, cacao is cooling in nature, accelerates recovery, and generally strengthens the body. It has a beneficial effect on normal digestion. It is often recommended to facilitate childbirth and breastfeeding, strengthens in old age, and acts as an aphrodisiac.

Immerse yourself in your cacao ceremony, experienced here and now, and support a conscious approach to every moment of life. Regardless of whether you participate in the ritual within a circle or just by yourself.

Achieve balance between relaxation and energy and open your heart to break down fears and anxieties, embrace your emotions, and restore inner harmony. Cacao awakens the creative side, so it is suitable before creative activities.

Our cacao comes from carefully harvested organic cacao beans and is very gently processed. We produce it in small batches right here at BEWIT.

Benefits

• 100% pure and natural product of organic quality
• Free from synthetic additives, colourings, flavourings, preservatives
• Suitable for vegans
• Rich source of antioxidants – helps reduce oxidative stress and slow down ageing
• Rich source of minerals, fibre, and valuable fats
• Mildly stimulating, yet calming
• Improves mood
• Acts as an aphrodisiac
• Relieves muscle tension

Cacao – a precious food of the gods

Theobroma cacao is a tree originating from the tropical parts of South America. Today it is widespread throughout the tropical belt, widely cultivated in Africa (Ivory Coast, Ghana, Cameroon, and others). Its name means „food of the gods“. The fruits are pods about 30 cm long, which contain seeds called cacao beans. And it is from these that cacao, a raw material popular all over the world, is made.

What is ceremonial cacao?

Ceremonial cacao is intended for meditative ceremonies and rituals, whether you mean a morning moment just for yourself with a cup of delicious drink, or special cacao circles. We make it with love from high-quality organic cacao beans that have undergone gentle processing to preserve the maximum amount of beneficial substances.

Cacao ceremonies originated in the 1990s in connection with the New Age movement. They loosely follow the traditions of Central American civilisations, such as the Mayans and Aztecs. For them, cacao was a sacred and ritual raw material. It was expensive, so it was only accessible to selected high-ranking men and also served as currency.

What is the difference between chocolate and 100% cacao mass?

Cacao mass consists exclusively of ground cacao beans. It can be used pure, e.g., as ceremonial cacao, or serve as a raw material for further processing, e.g., into chocolate. This is made from cacao mass, which is tempered and supplemented with sugar, or other added ingredients.

Method of use

Ceremonial cacao is traditionally prepared as a warm drink. Cut the cacao into smaller pieces with a ceramic knife and pour the desired amount of water, or plant-based milk or herbal or spice decoction over it.

Your chosen liquid should be between 70 and 80 °C to preserve as many beneficial substances as possible. To dissolve and create a rich foam, use a whisk (if you have one, a traditional Mexican molinillo), a matcha whisk, or an immersion blender.

If needed, add sweetener to taste. For example, coconut sugar, stevia, or our Organic Dried Cane Juice, Unrefined, Date Powder, Organic or Carob Syrup, Organic are suitable.

There are no limits to combinations of flavours and intentions! Your ceremonial cacao can also be perfectly complemented by Maca, Organic RAW, Ceylon Cinnamon Powder, Lucuma – Powder, Organic or Whole Cloves.

Cacao is traditionally prepared with intention, in a space cleansed with incense (palo santo, white sage, copal, etc.), in the presence of the element of fire and music.

Dosage

For 200 ml of drink, you will need:

• For beginners, children, and a milder tasting drink: 15–20 g
• For full-flavoured cacao: 20–34 g
• Ceremonial dose: 34–44 g
• Generally recommended maximum daily dose: 50 g

Adhere to the recommended maximum daily dose, as you can overdose on cacao. Overdosing will manifest as a headache, very strong heart palpitations, and hand tremors. When drinking cacao, always maintain your fluid intake, as it is a diuretic.

Also try

You can also try the already flavoured and panela-sweetened Ceremonial Cacao Spirit, Organic and Ceremonial Cacao Cream Spirit, Organic with coconut milk.

You might also be interested in these other products: Cacao Butter, Organic Cacao Nibs, Organic RAW Cacao Powder, Organic

Recommended storage

Store in a dry, dark place. Ideally at a temperature between 14–18 °C, maximum 24 °C, protect from temperature fluctuations. After opening, keep in a tightly sealed container – pantry moths love cacao.

Warning

This product does not have a powdered consistency; it is a solid mass that needs to be cut or grated before use. It is not tempered chocolate. Fat bloom is natural and not a defect.

Due to the content of theobromine and caffeine in a combination whose effects can last up to 7 hours, we recommend drinking cacao rather in the morning.

People with low blood pressure, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and small children should consume cacao with caution, or consult a doctor.

Ingredients

Organic RAW cacao beans

Country and place of origin

Peru