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 a 6x higher theobromine:caffeine ratio than standard cacao. Theobromine is the key stimulating compound in cacao.

It increases blood flow throughout your body - making you feel more energised and vibrant (without the jitters and crash associated with caffeine).

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. 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.

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.

Everyone responds differently to cacao. But on a biochemical level, 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 serving (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.