Cloud Nine Ceremonial Cacao Elixir
Feel incredibly alive and uplifted with our happiness-boosting mouth-watering blend of:
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100% pure organic ceremonial-grade Peruvian cacao
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Mucuna bean extract - also known as nature’s dopamine bean
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Ceylon cinnamon from Sri Lanka (it’s the very best)
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Sweet dark cherry - grown right here in the UK
Unlike any other cacao you may have tried, our Cloud Nine Elixir (formerly known as Happiness) tastes like a heavenly creamy mix of juicy cherries, sweet cinnamon and luxuriously rich melt-in-your-mouth dark chocolate.
Best of all, it gets to work on boosting your dopamine levels within 20 to 30 minutes - leaving you feeling like you’re floating on cloud nine.
Each 140g bag contains 8 daily doses or 4 strong ceremonial doses of cacao.
Ultra premium quality
The highest-quality organic Criollo cacao beans from Northern Peru - where records show cacao was first used ceremonially.
The most potent organic whole cacao paste
Cacao's secret weapon? Theobromine. And ours has 6x more than other ceremonial cacao brands. Scientifically known as a vasodilator, theobromine opens up your blood vessels and increases blood flow throughout your body - making you feel more energised and alive.
Cacao is also an amazing natural source of other feelgood compounds, including phenylethylamine, magnesium and much more.
Blended with nature's dopamine bean, Mucuna Pruriens
A quick and natural way to top up your body’s natural happiness-boosting chemical, dopamine.
*Mucuna bean contains the dopamine precursor levodopa, and may affect the action of antidepressants and Parkinson's medication. Please check with your doctor before trying this elixir.
Our elixirs are incredibly easy to make.
1. Heat 200ml water or milk, and allow to cool slightly.
2. Add the water/milk and 4 level tablespoons (35g; a ceremonial dose) or 2 tablespoons (17g; a daily dose) of cacao to a blender or pan.
3. Blend in blender or gently whisk in a pan (under a low flame) 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.
Theobroma cacao (Criollo cacao beans), Ceylon cinnamon, mucuna bean extract, dark cherry extract, coconut nectar, pink Himalayan salt
Amount per 100g/35g
Energy 615kcal/215kcal
Fat 50g/17g
of which Saturates 32g/11g
Carbohydrate 28g/9.9g
of which Sugars 4.6g/1.6g
Protein 13g/4.5g
Salt 0.48g/0.17g
8 daily doses or 4 ceremonial doses per bag
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.
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.
To keep your elixir tasting great, keep the pouch sealed and store it in a cool, dark, dry cupboard.
Avoid temperatures above 25°C
Why choose 8 Within?
We don’t do cacao (or life) like everyone else. And you don’t have to either.
If you’re looking for an elevated morning ritual that leaves you feeling awakened and connected, all while savouring a sweet, rich, creamy and utterly decadent elixir, welcome.
Life doesn't just feel good - it feels great.
Start your day feeling uplifted, awakened and inspired to walk the life path your soul chose.
Others have noticed the change too.
Your close friends and family keep asking why you seem so at peace. Could it be as simple as taking 20 minutes each morning to sip an ancient heart-opening elixir?
DOCTOR & HERBALIST FORMULATED
We're founded by a doctor, herbalist and cacaoista, 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.
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!
Thank you, Kirsten!! Your cup of happiness looks divine! 😋 And how amazing you get to pair it with a dreamy gong bath of your own. Perfection!
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!
Thank you Salma!! This is great to hear - it's a beautiful morning ritual to have. And how wonderful you're really feeling its mood boosting effects.
Keep enjoying the magic of 8 Within enhanced cacao! ✨️
The most delicious experience! Amazing quality ingredients that taste incredible. Felt uplifted and energised from a little cup of liquid happiness! The cherry notes are divine 🍒!
Thanks so much Jasimn - love that you felt so good from the cup of liquid happiness! We aim to please! 😊
Who doesn't love an ice cold chocolate drink on a boiling day?! So tasty and the cherry and cinnamon in this work so well together. I added a drizzle of honey and a splash of milk and then blended it with ice. Perfect 🥰 ! And maybe it was the sun as well but i felt really good after having this. Just in a good mood, like when something really nice happens to lift your day, but nothing different had happened except having this cacao.
Love your lateral thinking, Savannah! When the sun comes out, throw some ice into your cacao and keep the good vibes going! Thanks for your lovely feedback - appreciate it!
The Happiness Blend was the first 8 Within elixir I tried and is my favourite. It tastes so good! I made mine with hot water, oat milk and unrefined cane sugar (to be honest I didn't need any additional sugar. It tastes just as good and is better for my teeth!). I didn't think I would be persuaded to substitute my usual morning cup of coffee for the 8 Within elixirs but I am a convert, they are a great coffee alternative for me. Thank you 8 Within!
Love this, Kehinde! Thank you. Love converting coffee drinkers to cacao - it's got all the benefits without the downsides. What's not to love!
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.
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 international orders can't be processed on this website.... yet. Please email hello@8within.com for all international orders.
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).
