Deliciously luxurious ceremonial cacao blended with potent plant extracts for clarity, calm and connection
Feel truly alive in minutes, with doctor & herbalist-crafted cacao elixirs
TAKE OUR QUIZ - FIND YOUR IDEAL CACAO ELIXIR
Tired of bitter, gritty cacao and dogmatic rituals? We created something different: cacao that feels alive, luxurious and true to you.
IMAGINE IF YOUR MORNING RITUAL INVOLVED:
- a high-vibration elixir renowned for deepening your connection to your true self
- a potent energiser that floods your body with natural bliss chemicals within minutes
- an ancient superfood used as a sacred plant medicine in South America for thousands of years
AUTHENTIC ORIGINS
Sourced from Northern Peru, where ritual use of cacao began. Handpicked and prepared in Andean tradition.
POTENCY THAT DELIVERS
The only UK cacao lab-tested for active compounds, with a 29:1 theobromine-to-caffeine ratio, and up to 13x more awakening tryptamine than other cacao types.
CRAFTED WITH CARE
Doctor-herbalist formulated, hand-blended in micro-batches, potency-tested for results you can feel.
THE REVIEWS ARE IN...
And it looks like our customers are kind of obsessed with our cacao elixirs
Let customers speak for us
have taken 7 different cacaos for last 2 years consuming it daily and 8within is simply a level above in helping my meditation and you can feel the intensity almost within minutes
Absolute heaven in a mug! Cloud Nine is absolutely delicious. The hints of cherry sweetness, means I don’t have to add anything else. (Unless I really want to!) I love this one for my morning wake up, especially for days when I need more energy. I also love it as part of my menstrual cycle. Those days before and the first few days of bleeding, when I get some cramps, it’s an absolute saviour! It’s like it directly soothes my uterus. Just beautiful!
The first sip always accompanied with OMG!!!
I feel calmer and more grounded with drinking Inner Buddha.Thank you so much 😍
A perfect way to kickstart the day!
I’ve been starting my mornings with this high quality cacao blend and it’s been great. The added mushroom extracts give it a powerful edge - I noticed a real boost in focus and clarity. It tastes rich and smooth and I love knowing it supports both my body and brain. Would highly recommend!!
I never knew about the amazing cacao and plant healing power. i am so thankful
8WIthin found me. I love the morning ritual and i feel it is softening the hard wiring of my brain. i am calmer, less rigid and narrow. Can see things wider.......
A million thank-yous.
Wow, I’m absolutely blown away by this cacao from 8within! The Inner Depths - Pure High Tryptamine Ceremonial Cacao has taken my cacao ritual to a whole new level. First off, the size is incredible, offering a generous 280g bag – twice the size of their other cacao elixir bags.
The moment you open the bag, you’re hit with the purest, most rich, and earthy aroma. You can tell this is high-quality, ceremonial-grade cacao. The high levels of tryptamine really do seem to make a difference. It’s not just a drink; it’s an experience. There’s an almost immediate sense of mental clarity and emotional calm that settles in, helping me push past limiting beliefs and really rewire my brain for positivity.
It’s so easy to make – just a few minutes, and you’ve got yourself a deeply nourishing cacao drink. The taste is smooth and deep, with a gentle richness that isn’t overpowering. I truly believe this cacao has a special power that other varieties don’t have, and it’s been such a beautiful addition to my daily routine.
The price is absolutely worth it, considering the quality and the benefits I’ve been experiencing. Highly recommend for anyone who’s looking for a cacao that offers more than just a tasty treat – it’s an energetic and mental reset in a cup. Truly amazing.
I find 8Within Cacao beautiful but then Ifey sourced this stunner.
It is deeply grounding and it makes you feel like you are beaming sunshine from the inside.
Working with this cacao is clearing my busy mind and for me that is key during these dark, winter months.
Thanks Ifey for sourcing xx
Absolutely love this cacao. Using daily with intention and my meditations have gone so deep. So good I got 6 bags in case they go out of stock!
It's so decadent! I tried the ceremonial dose the first time and I was buzzing all day. Super focused and happy. I had half the next day and still felt amazing. Definitely buying more!
I am utterly obsessed with this blend! The addition of cherry is so wonderful and I find that my mood is improved when I drink this cacao. Not only from the benefits of this elixir but by partaking in the ritual each morning. I adore this brand - and its founder!
I only just discovered 8 within and I'm obsessed! It's become a morning ritual for me and I will be keeping up the habit. I don't think it's a coincidence that I've been feeling happier and lighter since the happiness and intuition elixirs entered my life :)
I have a sweet tooth so I tend to blend plant milk with two small dates before heating and adding the cacao and a little maple syrup. Tastes delicious!
I am obsessed with these elixirs and this is my second batch I have ordered. I love my morning ritual with these amazing Elixers. Looking forward to stocking up on more including happiness, take action and brilliance xx
This cacao is the best I’ve ever tried. It’s clearly made with love and every flavour is delicious. Definitely recommend it!
LOVE the happiness flavour and the feeling with intuition 💖💖💖
I absolutely love this cacao! Having tried many different ones over the years, these all stand out. Great taste!
MEET OUR DOCTOR & HERBALIST FOUNDER
INTRODUCING
A very rare indigenous ceremonial cacao that's 13x higher in the awakening compound tryptamine than other types of cacao. Renowned for enhancing neuroplastic changes in the brain to help rewire how you think - improving rigidity, fear and resistance to change.
Here for a limited time only...
TWICE THE SIZE OF OUR OTHER CACAO ELIXIR BAGS (280g) - A rare indigenous ceremonial-grade cacao for deep inner work and expanded states of awareness.
Hailing from the Ancash region of northern Peru, this 100% pure cacao has very high levels of tryptamine (13x higher than standard cacao). Why is tryptamine a big deal? It's the awakening molecule that's converted to DMT (the 'God 'molecule) and scientifically shown to encourage neuroplasticity via its action on the 5HT2A receptor.
Neuroplasticity (or neuroplastic change) refers to your brain and nerve cells' ability to rewire the way they respond to certain situations. When this rewiring happens, you may find you are able to:
- see yourself and the world in a new perspective
- push past rigid or negative thinking
- step out of your comfort zone
- be more open to change
- start living a bolder more expansive life
Our Inner Depths cacao is 13 times higher in tryptamine, but lower in theobromine, than our other cacao offerings, which means it's best for inner, consciousness-expanding work like:
- deep meditation
- introspection
- self-inquiry
- plant medicine journeys
Try it 30 minutes before meditation for best results.
Each 280g bag contains 16.5 daily doses of cacao.
Read more on the tryptamine and neuroplasticity
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34658876/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0149763425001320
YOUR INVITATION TO BEGIN
- 10% off your first order
- Free delivery over £50
- Save £7 with the Mood Transforming Kit
- Gold scoop gift on £100 spend
- Free mystery gift on £200 spend
- Happiness Guarantee: feel the shift, or we’ll make it right
Frequently asked questions
Real ceremonial-grade cacao should taste bitter because it contains polyphenols, which protect your cells and organs from damage. But we know cacao’s naturally bitter taste can be hard to swallow, so we’ve mixed ours with mouth-watering spice and fruit pairings you simply won’t find anywhere else (think sweet dark cherry and Ceylon cinnamon OR wild fig and maple). The end result is a decadent, rich and creamy cacao that tastes incredible.
Not at all. We encourage flexible practices and finding the rhythm that feels true to you. Connecting to the wisdom within you lies at the heart of 8 Within because you know what you truly need.
We use ceremonial cacao that's got a 6x higher energy-boosting theobromine:caffeine ratio than standard cacao (theobromine is the substance in cacao that makes you feel alive and energised) than your average cacao. And that means you can really feel ours working.
Then, we take advantage of cacao’s natural vasodilatory (blood vessel opening) action by combining it with medicinal plants that have been scientifically shown to make you feel calmer, happier, and more focused. When paired with cacao, the active compounds in these plants quickly spread around your body and get to work faster. That’s why we call our cacao ‘enhanced cacao’.
Our price reflects the quality of the ingredients we use and, most importantly, the fact that we source these ingredients sustainably and fairly. For example, our ceremonial-grade cacao is made using sustainable practices and with reverence to cacao and its rich history (e.g. each cacao pod is hand picked by farmers). These farmers are paid fairly for their work and the money we pay gives back to the local community while preserving the biodiversity of the area.
Unlike other cacao brands we also hand blend carefully sourced potent, organic, rare plant extracts to our cacao - and we do so in generous doses.
Our cacao has been lab tested for safety and meets EU standards for absence of heavy metals, with below detectable levels of lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic.
Cacao has 4 key compounds that have been scientifically shown to work on receptors in the body to improve mood in different ways. These include the substances phenylethylamine, tryptophan, tryptamine and a group of indirect cannabinoids. We have amplified the effects of these mood-enhancing substances by adding active doses of plant extracts that are known to improve mood, such as Mucuna pruriens and Nymphaea caerulea.
To get the maximum effect from our enhanced cacao elixirs, try taking a ceremonial dose (35g) on an empty stomach. It’s safest to avoid taking coffee and other sources of caffeine within 6 hours of cacao. You don’t need to take cacao every day - you can take it whenever you need an uplift. However, it can be beneficial to take smaller amounts of cacao (15-20g daily) for a sustained mood boost and for its heart and brain benefits. But keep in mind that cacao is not suitable for everyone. Check with your doctor if you are unsure or if you have any medical conditions or take medication/supplements.
