The sacred heart opener

Ceremonial Cacao

Cacao has been honored for thousands of years as a sacred plant medicine, used in ceremony to open the heart and awaken our spirit. In today’s world, cacao ceremonies offer a beautiful way to come home to the body, and into deep presence.

Maybe you’ve heard the words cacao ceremony floating around. Or someone mentioned drinking cacao with intention, and now you’re wondering: what’s this all about?

You’re in the right place. This page is your introduction to this beautiful plant…

Oh — and let’s clear one thing up right away: This is not your average cup of hot chocolate. This is the good stuff 😉

Pure, earthy, and strong. 

A little more info

What is ceremonial cacao?

Theobroma Cacao, (Latin for ‘Food of the Gods’), finds its origin in Mesoamerican native cultures. The Mayas, Aztecs and Incas saw cacao beans as very precious and made a drink out of it with chilipepper that the elite used in ceremony and rituals. 

Cacao contains many beneficial minerals, vitamins, anti-oxidants and is anti-inflammatory as well. It is really high in magnesium and chromium. It also contains a high amount of calcium, zinc, iron and sulfer. It increases bloodlfow, but lowers the bloodpressure, a bit like a river flowing faster but through a wider riverbed.

Another amazing fact: it makes us happy. Cacao contains neurotransmitters already present in the brain such as:
~ Norepinephrine (joy)
~ Serotonin (wellbeing)
~ Dopamine (motivation, pleasure)
~ Anandamide (bliss, painkiller)

How we use Cacao in ceremony today

In the cacao ceremonies we offer, music is almost always at the heart of the journey. Cacao is not a psychedelic, but it is definitely powerful! It gently softens the edges of your heart and brings a sense of aliveness, gratitude, and clarity.

Curious to experience Cacao in ceremony?

Then we warmly invite you to explore our upcoming events! In our Singing Circles, Mantra & Medicine Retreats, Medicine Journeys, and in my private Sound Healing Sessions, we serve cacao in a sacred and loving space. 

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Want bring ceremonial Cacao into your home?

The ceremonial cacao that we use in our ceremonies comes from Nicaragua and is ethically sourced. To protect all the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that are naturally in cacao, it is NOT heat-treated and processed like cocoa or chocolate, and nutritional benefits aren’t reduced. If you would like to buy some to use at home, look no further! Pure Kakaw has lots of info on their website, and you can get your delicious Cacao  delivered at your doorstep.

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The way I love to make my cacao. Grounding, and a little bit spicy.

Ingredients (for one person):

  • 25–30g ceremonial cacao
    (I use cacao from Guatemala, by Pure Kakaw)

  • a cup of barista oatmilk  (heat it up, no boiling!)

  • 1 tsp Chikko chai spice (or your own mix of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves)

  • 1 tsp agave syrup (or maple / honey — optional, to taste)

  • If you have a milk frother, use it!

  • Optional: tiny pinch of sea salt to deepen the flavor