LIMITED EDITION: Smart Cookie - Mushroom Cacao Elixir
Brain-rewiring ceremonial cacao MEETS brain-boosting medicinal mushrooms to create the ultimate brain elixir! It's a powerful blend of 8 Within's exclusive high-tryptamine Inner Depths cacao and a potent mix of not one, but three, brain-and body-boosting medicinal mushrooms.
The result?
- Increased energy
- More focus
- Improved memory
- Increased clarity of thought
- Less rigidity
- Increased openness to change
And that's why we've called it Smart Cookie. Add a dose of this to your daily routine and you're likely to feel sharper than you have in a long time.
It may sound like magic, but it's all down to the biochemical effects of four powerhouse plant medicines:
1. Inner Depths ceremonial cacao - our exclusive high-tryptamine Peruvian ceremonial-grade cacao which encourages neuroplastic brain changes, improves meditation and boosts inner awareness.
2. Lion's mane mushroom extract- scientifically shown to boost nerve growth and enhance memory.
3. Chaga mushroom extract - a renowned anti-ageing mushroom that can increase physical endurance and brain function.
4. Cordyceps mushroom extract - the energy-boosting mushroom that's known to improve stamina, physical endurance and even disrupted sleep.
Each elixir contains 3500mg of active mushroom extracts per 35g ceremonial dose! And we only use organic, dual-extracted (over 30% beta-glucans) mushrooms.
Best of all, because this elixir is hand-blended with active high-strength mushroom extracts, you get all the body-boosting benefits without an overpowering mushroom flavour.
Each 140g bag contains 8 daily doses or 4 strong ceremonial doses of cacao.
An incredibly powerful combination
This elixir harnesses the powerful combination of neuroplasticity-boosting, high tryptamine cacao and high-strength medicinal mushroom extracts. By combining the brain rewiring properties of this cacao with
- lion's mane for increase nerve growth and improved memory
- chaga for increased endurance and bran function
- cordyceps for elevated energy and stamina
regular use of this cacao helps optimise your body and brain's function so you feel better and sharper than ever.
Unrivalled quality
Made with the highest-quality organic Criollo cacao beans (the 'king' of cacao) from northern Peru - the spiritual home of cacao. Hand-blended with organic, high strength, dual-extracted medicinal mushroom extracts.
A rare cacao experience
Inner Depths is a rare ancestral, indigenous organic cacao that's 13X higher in tryptamine than your average cacao. By acting on the 5HT2A (serotonin) receptor, tryptamine promotes neuroplasticity and brain change when consumed regularly over time.
Cacao is also an amazing natural source of other feelgood compounds, including theobromine, phenylethylamine, magnesium and much more.
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. Only use 100mls of liquid for a 17g dose.
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) [96%], lion's mane mushroom extract, chaga mushroom extract, cordyceps mushroom extract, coconut nectar, pink Himalayan salt, vanilla bean powder
Amount per 100g/35g
Energy 643kcal/225kcal
Fat 53g/19g
of which Saturates 35g/12g
Carbohydrate 27g/9.4g
of which Sugars 3.0g/1.1g
Protein 13g/4.6g
Salt 0.57g/0.20g
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.
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).
