Curious about what’s in our cacao? We’ve seen the introduction of Proposition 65 thas brought more questions and concerns to cacao users about just what heavy metals might be getting into their cacao. So, we are here to answer those questions! Plus, we share the results from our own tests of Kokoleka Collective’s Ceremonial Cacao.

So you’ve heard about the benefits of ceremonial cacao and have decided to give it a try, but you aren’t quite sure what size dose to take. Cacao dosing can be methodical and intuitive. While you might not even think about it until you have the ceremonial cacao in your hands and the water is heating, we are here to support you to have the information you need to determine what dose best serves your journey, every step of the way.

Why are we so adamant about choosing and integrating ceremonial cacao into our life? It’s not just due to the ethical and sacred practices used when growing and preparing ceremonial cacao, it’s also the nutrition science behind the beans.

There are many ways ceremonial cacao can be woven into a daily practice or special ritual. If we practice tending to each moment with intention, love, and gratitude we can live our lives as a massive ceremony. What is most important to remember is that there are many ways a ceremony can show up. It’s the same when it comes to ceremonial cacao, there are many ways to sit with this medicine. Each setting invites a new thread of experience to emerge, helping to formulate a larger vision of what ‘ceremonial cacao’ is.

You’ve probably heard us talk about how cacao goes from bean to the delicious drink in your cup before (If not, check out this blog). But have you ever wondered how a tree from the Amazon basin grew to be the massive chocolate industry that exists today? What are the pitfalls of that growth? And what can we do about it? Welcome to the movement of liberating cacao.

A lot of people who are new to cacao often ask us what is the best way to consume cacao. While it’s hard to choose just one recipe, we are letting you in on the secret of our favorite recipe we’ve been cultivating for years!

Let’s discuss some of the long-term effects of drinking highly caffeinated beverages, and offer a delicious solution that allows you to keep all of your favorite moments, and then some.

Ever wonder what the difference between your childhood Swiss Mix Hot Cocoa and ceremonial cacao? Read on to discover what the main differences between cocoa and cacao are.

Whether you’ve never encountered a cacao ceremony, or you are a seasoned cacao ceremonialist, we are diving into the elements of ceremony, why it is so needed globally at this time, and some ways you can start or enrich your journey with cacao.

Whether you’ve had a chance to attend a cacao ceremony or this is the first you are hearing about it, we cover all of the bases in this article. We’ll bring you up to speed on what exactly makes ceremonial cacao different from other forms of chocolate and why you’ll want to bring it into your life!