Mystery gift
Spend £200 and you'll receive a mystery gift with your order. What is it? Expect a cacao or plant medicine related 8 Within product that will further elevate your existing cacao ritual.
A rare and naturally delicious cacao
With a naturally lower level of bitterness and tropical fruit undertones, you'll be convinced this 100% pure, silky smooth cacao is actually a dark chocolate rather than pure cacao - it tastes that good.
Unrivalled quality
This Nacional cacao is made with the highest-quality organic Nacional cacao beans from Manabi in Ecuador.
Nature's mood-booster
Every cup of our cacao is rich in feelgood substances that quickly energise and uplift. Think 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 (cacao beans)
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
35g = a ceremonial dose or two daily doses.
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 cacao tasting great, keep the pouch sealed and store it in a cool, dark, dry cupboard.
Avoid temperatures above 25°C.
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 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).
