Deliciously luxurious ceremonial cacao meets time-honoured plant extracts, crafted for a deep experience
Doctor & herbalist-crafted cacao elixirs you'll wake early for
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:
• an ancient botanical crafted for presence, connection and deep shifts
• a deeply satisfying drink that grounds the day into intention
• cacao with a ceremonial lineage stretching back thousands of years
AUTHENTIC ORIGINS
Sourced from Northern Peru, where ritual use of cacao began. Handpicked and prepared in Andean tradition.
BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS
The only UK cacao lab-tested for active compounds, with a 29:1 theobromine-to-caffeine ratio, and up to 13x more tryptamine than other cacao types.
CRAFTED WITH CARE
Doctor-herbalist formulated, hand-blended in micro-batches, with ingredients selected for strength and purity.
THE REVIEWS ARE IN...
And it looks like our customers are kind of obsessed with our cacao elixirs
Let customers speak for us
I thought this was the best cacao I have ever tasted . I served it up at my yoga event and everyone asked about it . It was divine. Ifey was also so helpful in helping me with the dosage and gives such a great customer experience you can see and feel she really puts so much love into her brand. I have recommended 8 within now to others as it was recommended to me. I will be buying again !
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 💖💖💖
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INTRODUCING
A very rare indigenous ceremonial cacao, selected for its 13x higher levels of tryptamine (the "awakening" molecule) compared to other cacao varieties.
Here for a limited time only...
Inner Depths: Large Format (280g)
Twice the size of our standard cacao elixir bags, this is a rare, single-origin ceremonial cacao offered in its purest form.
Sourced from the Ancash region of northern Peru, this 100% pure cacao is selected for its distinctive natural composition, including 13x higher naturally occurring tryptamine compared to other cacao varieties.
Tryptamine has been found to increase neuroplastic change by working on the 5HT2A brain receptors, which can assist behaviour change, new perspectives and less rigidity in life.
Inner Depths also has a lower theobromine content than our other cacao offerings, giving it a quieter, more restrained profile.
Often chosen for slower, inward-focused rituals, this cacao is well suited to personal practices such as journaling, meditation and contemplation.
This cacao is best prepared slowly and enjoyed without rushing, allowing space for reflection and presence rather than stimulation.
Each 280g bag contains approximately 16 to 17 standard servings, depending on how you like to prepare your cacao.
Read more on the tryptamine and neuroplasticity
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34658876/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0149763425001320
This product is a food item intended for enjoyment as part of a daily or ritual practice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
READY TO BEGIN?
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- Free delivery over £50
- Save £7 with the Ceremonial Cacao Collection
- Gold scoop gift with £100 spend
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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 vibrant 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 specific 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. The 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.
Finally, as a small, one-woman business, we buy cacao in limited quantities and don’t receive the lower bulk pricing available to larger companies.
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 help 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.
