Are you looking for quality organic cocoa that will turn your morning rituals into a pure cocoa high?

Succumb to our Premium Ceremonial Cacao from Peru, the cradle of the cacao tree. It is 100% natural and pure, with no sugar, sweeteners or flavourings. It is full of minerals (copper, manganese, magnesium, zinc, iron), flavonols and antioxidants.

It has a distinctive pure taste, a pleasant consistency and the strength that will make your ceremonial experience and flavor journey truly intense.

Is a cup of cocoa your private way to start the day, or do you enjoy it as part of a communal cocoa circle? In any case, our Cocoa Premium will make it easier to connect to the present moment and approach life consciously.

It will bring you harmony and courage, open your heart and mind. Explore your emotions, let go of fears and thoughts that bind you. Prepare cocoa whenever you are about to create to awaken your creativity.

Cocoa contains theobromine and caffeine, the effects of which set in more gradually than those in coffee, but last longer. The unique ratio of these substances provides an unusual combination of stimulation and calming at the same time. Look forward to a state of calm and relaxed alertness.

According to traditional cultures, cocoa contributes to recovery and works as an overall boost for the body. In its country of origin it is used to support digestion, childbirth or breastfeeding and as a boost not only in old age. It also has anaphrodisiac effects.

This cocoa is made from selected cocoa nibs sourced from organic farming. The small batch is being created right here at BEWIT. We process it very gently at temperatures up to 42°C to comply with the principles of raw eating. Also represented in the selection of varieties is the highly regarded Criollo.

Benefits

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

Cocoa – the precious food of the gods

The 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 precisely from these that cocoa is made, a raw material beloved worldwide.

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, so it was only available to selected high-ranking warriors and also served as a form of 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. The taste of cocoa is well combined with e.g. our BEWIT Cane Juice Dried Organic, Unrefined, BEWIT Date Powder, Organic or BEWIT Coconut 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 be a great addition to 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 and children – drink of 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 be also interested in other products:

• BEWIT Cocoa Butter, Organic
• 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.

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

Ingredients

Organic roasted, dehulled crushed cocoa beans – cocoa nibs (Theobroma cacao)

Country and place of origin

Peru