The most delicious and luxurious ceremonial cacao blended with potent mind-elevating plant extracts
The morning ritual you've been waiting for
Feel incredibly alive and awakened in just 20 mins. The secret? A powerful blend of creamy cacao and mind-elevating plant medicines.
IMAGINE IF YOUR MORNING RITUAL INVOLVED:
- a high-vibration elixir renowned for opening your heart and 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
THE REVIEWS ARE IN...
And it looks like our customers are kind of obsessed with our enhanced cacao elixirs
Let customers speak for us
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!
So easy to make, beautifully packaged and tastes so good. Exactly what I need on a quiet morning
I love this product and having the cacao blended with different herbs creates a different intention with each cup!
I am adoring my evening with this cacao. I think Intuition is my favourite but they’re all SO divine. I’ll be ordering again! Thanks so much for creating these!
Unlike anything I've tried before, these elixirs are an absolute delight. They encourage me to take a mindful pause and be fully present while savouring each sip. It's even more special knowing I'm supporting a small business in the process. Highly recommend!
I had a really big meeting at work today that I’ve been super anxious and a tad emotional about so as soon as I opened my order I figured I’d wouldn’t hurt to add a bit of Brilliance to my life…
Anyway long story short, I smashed the meeting, I was calm, clear and focussed & I think it’s entirely down to the cacao I drank an hour before!
The blend is GORGEOUS! I love the touch of peppermint! So much so I’ve just ordered 2 more bags so I have a stash for my meetings over the next few weeks!
I have been looking for a tasty alternative to my morning coffee on weekends and this is it! It’s the right amount of chocolatey and I really like the cherry and cinnamon notes. I can’t wait for the weekend for my next dose!
Officially hooked on this! I first tried the Take Action at a show where they were giving out samples. It was love at first sip! Since then I've bought 2 more packs, I can't get enough of it lol! The flavours are so so so good! I add maple syrup and it reminds me of a gingerbread dessert. Pls never stop making this!!!!
I have been searching for cacao for some time and came across 8 within. It’s the yummiest cacao I’ve had :) the service and delivery were excellent which also included a personal note which was so thoughtful. Thank you ❤️
MEET THE FOUNDER
Hi! I'm Dr Ifey Ihonor - the doctor, herbalist and cacao maker behind 8 Within.
I spent five years travelling the world (from India to Indonesia, Hawaii and Costa Rica) studying herbal medicine with native teachers.
But one day in February 2023, everything changed.
I was drinking real Mayan cacao deep in the Costa Rican jungle when I had an indescribably awakening experience.
“So this is what authentic cacao can do. Wow!”
It was at that moment I knew I had to share the mind-elevating magic of ceremonial cacao with as many people as possible.
So, I fused my Western medical training with traditional herbalism to create a new type of cacao experience.
And 8 Within's plant-medicine-infused cacao elixirs were born.
POTENT DOSES YOU FEEL WORKING
We start with a cacao that's got 6x more energy-boosting theobromine in it than other types of cacao. We blend it only with plant extracts scientifically shown to improve your state of mind. And we use them in generous doses - so you can actually feel them working.
ULTRA PREMIUM INGREDIENTS
Our cacao elixirs contain wildcrafted herbs and the highest quality organic cacao beans in their whole form (never processed cacao powder). These beans are grown on small organic farms in northern Peru - the spiritual home of cacao.
INCREDIBLY EASY TO MAKE
We hand blend our cacao with plant medicines, spices and fruit extracts so they taste utterly deliciously. Then we hand-shave it into chunks, so all you need to do is scoop, add hot water (or milk) and blend.
YOUR AT-HOME MOOD-TRANSFORMING CACAO KIT
Save £5 by picking up all 3 elixirs in this ultimate mood-transforming kit. Whether you want to feel blissfully happy, deeply peaceful or truly present and connected, we've got a ceremonial cacao elixir for you.
- Feel uplifted and in love with life with the Cloud Nine Elixir
- Find peace and unlock your inner wisdom with the Inner Buddha Elixir
- Ground, centre and connect to the present moment with the Root to Rise Elixir
Each elixir is made with the finest organic ceremonial cacao from northern Peru. This unique cacao:
- contains 6 times more theobromine than other types of cacao - making it incredibly heart-opening and awakening
- tastes sensational - think deep dark chocolate with rich honey and sweet berries tasting notes
- is unbelievably creamy - because it's made from the whole cacao bean and is packed with velvety rich cacao butter
- elevates your state of mind within 20 minutes of drinking it
Just decide how you want to feel, then reach for the right elixir.
This enhanced ceremonial cacao kit includes 3 x 140g mood-boosting cacao elixirs: Cloud Nine, Inner Buddha and Root to Rise..
Each 140g bag contains 8 daily doses or 4 strong ceremonial doses of cacao.
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.
We use ceremonial cacao that's got 6x more theobromine (that's 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.
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.
