Looking for a real treat and an extra cocktail of nutrients in one for your ritual moments?

Let the unadulterated cocoa taste of our Ceremonial Cocoa Pure enchant you. Pure, unsweetened and unflavored cocoa packed with minerals (copper, manganese, magnesium, zinc, iron, etc.), flavonols and antioxidants will help you create unique moments of relaxation and physical and mental stimulation.

It is a source of theobromine and caffeine in a ratio that acts as a gently refreshing boost to the body, mind and mood. The effect of these substances in cocoa is more gradual but more lasting than in coffee and induces a calm and relaxed alertness.

According to traditional cultures, cocoa is cooling in nature, speeds up recovery and is generally strengthening. It has a beneficial effect on normal digestion. It is recommended to facilitate childbirth and breastfeeding, strengthen in old age, and act 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 the circle or just with yourself.

Achieve a balance between relaxation and energy and open your heart to let go of fears and anxieties, let go of your emotions and restore inner harmony. Cocoa awakens creative side, so it comes in handy before creative activities.

Our cocoa comes from carefully harvested cocoa beans from organic farming and is very gently processed at temperatures up to 42°C, thus respecting the principles of raw diet. We produce it in small batches right here at BEWIT.

Benefits

• 100% pure and natural product in organic quality
• No synthetic additives, dyes, flavours, preservatives
• Suitable for vegans
• Rich source of antioxidants – helps reduce oxidative stress and slow aging
• Rich source of minerals, fibre and valuable fats
• Slightly stimulating, but at the same time soothing
• Improves mood
• Acts as aphrodisiac
• Releases muscle tension

Cocoa – the precious food of the gods

The true cacao tree (Theobroma cacao) is a tree native to 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 that contain seeds called cocoa beans inside. And it is from them that cocoa is produced, a raw material popular all over the world.

What is ceremonial cocoa?

Ceremonial cocoa is designed for meditation ceremonies and rituals, whether by this ritual you mean a morning moment to yourself with a cup of the delicious drink, or special cocoa circles. We make it with love from quality cocoa beans in organic quality, which have undergone gentle processing to preserve the maximum of beneficial substances in them.

Cocoa ceremonies originated in the 1990s in the context of the New Age movement. They loosely follow the traditions of Central American civilizations such as the Maya and Aztecs. For them, cacao was a sacred and ritualistic ingredient. It was expensive, therefore it was only accessible to selected high-ranking men and it was also used as currency.

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

The cocoa mass consists exclusively ground cocoa beans. It can be used pure, e.g. as ceremonial cocoa, or used as raw material for further processing, e.g. for chocolate. Chocolate is then made from cocoa mass, which is tempered and supplemented with sugar or other added ingredients.

Method of use

Ceremonial cocoa is traditionally prepared as a hot drink. Cut the cocoa with a ceramic knife into smaller pieces and pour the desired amount of water, vegetable milk, or herbal or spice decoction.

The liquid you choose should be at a temperature of 70 to 80 °C to preserve as many beneficial substances as possible. To dissolve and simultaneously create a rich foam, use a whisk (if you have one, the traditional Mexican molinillo), a matcha whisk, or an immersion blender.

If you need to, add sweetener to taste. For example, coconut sugar, stevia, or our BEWIT Cane Juice Dried Organic, Unrefined, BEWIT Date Powder, Organic or BEWIT Carob Syrup, Organic.

There are no limits to the combinations of tastes and intentions! BEWIT Maca BIO RAW, BEWIT Cinnamon Ceylon Ground, BEWIT Lucuma Powder, BIO or „BEWIT Whole Cloves“ will also perfectly complement your ceremonial cocoa

Cocoa is traditionally prepared with intention, in a space cleansed with heating agents (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 drink more delicate taste: 15–20 g
• For cocoa full of flavour: 20–34 g
• Ceremonial dose: 34–44 g
• Generally recommended maximum daily dose: 50 g

Follow the recommended maximum daily dose because you can overdose on cocoa. Overdose is manifested by headache, very strong palpitations and trembling of the hands. Always follow a drinking regime when drinking cocoa, as it is a diuretic.

Try also

You can also try the already flavoured and panel-sweetened BEWIT Ceremonial Cocoa Spirit, BIO and BEWIT Ceremonial Cocoa Cream Spirit, BIO with coconut milk.

You might also be interested in these other products:

• BEWIT Cocoa Butter, BIO
• BEWIT Cocoa nibs, BIO RAW
• BEWIT Cocoa powder, BIO

Recommended storage

Store in a dry and dark place. Ideally at a temperature between 14–18 °C, up to a maximum of 24 °C, protect against temperature fluctuations. Once opened, store in a tightly sealed container – food moths love cocoa.

Warning

This product does not have a powdery consistency, it is a solid mass, which must be chopped or grated before use. This is not tempered chocolate. Fatty blooms are natural, they are not a defect.

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

Persons with low blood pressure, pregnant and lactating women and young children should indulge caution, or consult a physician.

Ingredients

Ground BIO RAW cocoa beans (Theobroma cacao)

Country and place of origin

Peru