Ceremonial Cacao Elixirs Ritual Discovery 5 Pack

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Ready to discover a morning ritual you’ll actually wake up early for?
The Ritual Discovery Pack is your introduction to 8 Within. A curated set of five ceremonial cacao elixirs designed to help you explore the collection and find the blends that resonate most with you.

Handcrafted in micro-batches using certified organic Peruvian cacao, each elixir (except Inner Depths) is blended with carefully selected plant extracts chosen for their traditional use, flavour and character.

Inside, you’ll discover 1 x 20g sachet of:

Cloud Nine: A bright, playful expression of ceremonial cacao.
Inner Buddha: A softly indulgent blend inspired by slow, reflective moments.
Root to Rise: A grounding, elemental cacao created for simple, intentional presence.
Brilliance: A clean, crisp blend inspired by clarity and focus.
Inner Depths: A rare single-origin ceremonial cacao from northern Peru, valued for its distinctive chemical profile and traditionally reserved for deep, intentional use.

 

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.


Unrivalled quality

All our elixirs are made with the highest-quality organic cacao beans from northern Peru - where the earliest known ceremonial use of cacao occurred.

Higher levels of bioactives that other cacao

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

Intentional pairings

Each elixir brings together ceremonial cacao with carefully chosen plant extracts, selected for their traditional use, flavour and overall character. The result is a drinking experience like no other: layered, distinctive and truly special.

Cloud Nine Elixir

A bright, playful expression of ceremonial cacao, blended with:

  • 100% pure organic ceremonial-grade Peruvian cacao
  • Mucuna bean extract (a natural source of levodopa - the substance the brain turns into dopamine)
  • Ceylon cinnamon from Sri Lanka
  • A touch of sweet dark cherry


Inner Buddha Elixir

A softly indulgent cacao blend inspired by slow, reflective moments, made with:

  • 100% pure organic ceremonial-grade Peruvian cacao
  • Passion flower
  • Wild fig
  • Maple sap

Root to Rise Elixir

A grounding elemental cacao for purists who enjoy their cacao straight up. Root to Rise is pure organic ceremonial-grade Peruvian cacao with:

  • a pinch of pink Himalayan salt
  • a kiss of coconut nectar
  • a sprinkle of the Mayan spice achiote

Brilliance Elixir

A clean, crisp cacao blend inspired by clarity and intentional moments, combining:

  • 100% pure organic ceremonial-grade Peruvian cacao
  • L-theanine (from green tea)
  • Pure peppermint oil for a fresh, bright finish

Inner Depths

A rare, single-origin ceremonial cacao sourced from Ancash in northern Peru, selected for its distinctive natural composition.

This is a 100% pure cacao offering, noted for containing 13x higher naturally occurring tryptamine compared to many other cacao varieties.

Often chosen for quiet, reflective rituals such as journaling or meditation, Inner Depths is designed to be prepared slowly and enjoyed with intention.

1. Heat 100-125mls of water or milk, and allow to cool slightly. 

2. Add the water/milk and entire sachet contents to a blender, pan or mug.

3. Blend in a blender, gently whisk in a pan (under a low flame), or whisk with a milk frother in a mug  until smooth and creamy.

4. Sweeten if needed.

5. Enjoy hot or iced.

For best results, take on an empty stomach. And because cacao is a stimulant, it's best taken earlier in the day.

Cloud Nine Elixir

Theobroma cacao (cacao beans), Ceylon cinnamon, mucuna bean extract, sweet dark cherry, coconut nectar, pink Himalayan salt

Inner Buddha Elixir

Theobroma cacao (cacao beans), dried fig, coconut nectar, passion flower, maple sap, pink Himalayan salt

Root to Rise Elixir

Theobroma cacao (cacao beans), coconut nectar, pink Himalayan salt, achiote

Brilliance Elixir

Theobroma cacao (cacao beans) [97%], l-theanine (from green tea), coconut nectar, pink Himalayan salt, peppermint oil.

Inner Depths

Theobroma cacao (cacao beans) [100%]

Cloud Nine Elixir

Amount per 20g

Energy 123kcal

Fat 9.7g

of which Saturates 6.3g

Carbohydrate 5.6g

of which Sugars 0.9g

Protein 2.6g

Salt 0.1g

Inner Buddha Elixir

Amount per 20g

Energy 122kcal

Fat 9.7g

of which Saturates 6.3g

Carbohydrate 6.2g

of which Sugars 1.7g

Protein 2.4g

Salt 0.1g

Root to Rise Elixir

Amount per 20g

Energy 128kcal

Fat 10.9g

of which Saturates 6.9g

Carbohydrate 5.3g

of which Sugars 0.6g

Protein 2.6g

Salt 0.1g

Brilliance Elixir

Amount per 20g

Energy 133kcal

Fat 11.7g

of which Saturates 7.0g

Carbohydrate 5.3g

of which Sugars 0.6g

Protein 2.6g

Salt 0.1g

Inner Depths

Amount per 20g

Energy 123kcal

Total Fat 9.6 g

Saturated Fat 6.2 g

Protein 2.7 g

Fibre 4 g

Carbohydrate 6.8 g

Sugar 0 g

You’ll get to experience the magic of our cacao elixirs in no time at all. We ship all orders on the same or next day. We deliver them using a tracked 48-hour postal service. Spend over £50 and postage is on us - no matter how large your order is.

The magic of 8 Within

You attract what you are, not what you want.

So when you feel clear, connected and aligned with a higher purpose, your life just flows with meaning and clarity.

But in today’s noisy, soul-numbing world, finding that connection to your higher self can feel impossible.

By harnessing the power of ancient plant medicines, 8 Within’s ceremonial cacao elixirs quickly bring you back to your true self… one creamy sip at a time. 

Science meets plant alchemy

After walking away from a career as a medical doctor, 8 Within's founder Dr Ifey Ihonor spent five years travelling the world (from India to Indonesia, Hawaii and Costa Rica) in search of her life’s purpose.

But it wasn’t until a hot and sticky Thursday morning in Costa Rica in 2023 that 8 Within was conceived.

While drinking real Mayan cacao deep in the jungle, Ifey had an indescribably awakening experience. 

“So this is what authentic cacao can do. Wow!”

It was at that moment she knew she had to share the mind-elevating magic of ceremonial cacao with as many people as possible.

But she knew her path with cacao couldn’t be the same as others. She needed to fuse her Western medical training with her growing knowledge of traditional herbalism to create a new type of cacao experience.

8 Within was born.

DOCTOR & HERBALIST FORMULATED

We're founded by a doctor-herbalist, so it's no surprise we’re obsessed with fusing science with ancient traditions. You can trust our elixirs are based on science, but elevated by plant alchemy.

HANDMADE IN SMALL BATCHES

Our focus is on giving you the very best, and good things take time. That's why all our elixirs are handmade in very small batches and released once a month. Once they’re gone, they’re gone until... a new batch drops the next month.

ETHICAL ETHOS

Cacao isn't chocolate, it's medicine for the soul. So, we make ours using ethical practices and reverence. We pay Peruvian farmers fairly so they can afford to use practices that give back to the community and preserve the biodiversity of the region.

Frequently asked questions

Cacao's mood transforming power is mainly down to a mild stimulant called theobromine. Theobromine boosts blood flow around your body, making you feel more alive and energised. Cacao also contains feelgood compounds (phenylethylamine, tryptophan, tryptamine and indirect cannabinoids). They hit key brain receptors, triggering the release of serotonin, dopamine and anandamide - the body's bliss chemicals. And just like that, you feel amazing.

We created our elixirs to be drunk when you need to shift into a specific frame of mind, but you can also drink them daily as an all-natural way to stay energised and feel amazing. But keep in mind that it's best to have no more than 40g (a ceremonial dose) in a day to avoid overstimulation.

It's best to consult your doctor or other healthcare practitioner to check how safe it is for you to use cacao and herbs during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Cacao can interact with a class of antidepressants called MAOIs and may interact with other types of medication. It's best to consult your doctor or other healthcare practitioner before taking cacao and herbs if you are on medication or have any medical conditions.

While cacao is known to have many great benefits and different herbs are traditionally used to treat a wide variety of medical conditions, 8 Within's elixirs are food products that are not intended to cure any condition or replace standard medical care.

Always see a doctor or other healthcare professional about any symptoms that you may be experiencing.

We're all about feelgood vibes at 8 Within, so it's no surprise that your satisfaction is our number one priority. As our products are perishable, we can't accept returns. But you can cancel your order for a full refund if you do so before it has been shipped. Shipping usually happens 12 to 24 hours after placing your order (you will be sent an shipping notification by email once your order has been dispatched for shipping).

If you are unhappy with your elixir for any reason, just get in touch with us by emailing hello@8within.com and we'll do all we can to fix the situation.

Share details about your shipping policies, item returns, or customer service.

We dispatch all orders within 1-2 days. We use a 48-hour tracked postal service (Royal Mail), which usually arrives within 2 working days. Please note that delivery may take longer for orders placed on weekends and public holidays. If your order hasn't arrived after 2 weeks, please contact us and we will chase it up for you.

Yes, 8 Within delivers worldwide, but some countries have complicated import rules, and require a manual order to be created. If you try to place an order to a non-UK country and you're unable to check out, please email hello@8within.com and we will help complete your order manually.

Please note that some countries charge import fees and sales tax. This is out of 8 Within's control and the customer is responsible for paying these fees. Please check with your country's postal service to find out how much you may be expected to pay for goods imported from the UK.

We make all our cacao elixirs by hand and in small batches. We release new batches once a month. If you’d like to be notified when new batches are released, please sign up to our Insider Club (see the sign up form in the footer of this website).