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Uplifting Uganda Ceremonial Cacao

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars

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Organic & Regenerative

Lab-Tested

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Let this pure 100% cacao fill you with joy! Its generous spirit carries the heartbeat of the Semuliki Forest - a lush, tropical rainforest beneath the soaring Rwenzori mountains that form the border between the Congo and Uganda, and are also part of the Nile River headwaters.

This ceremonial cacao is grown by over 50% female farmers wh...

This ceremonial cacao is grown by over 50% female farmers who imbue this cacao with their strength & spirit. 70% of the farmers are under the age of 35, so this cacao contributes good livelihood to a vibrant young generation of farmers.

Work with this cacao to experience strengthening in your soul and your power. It feels like a steady drumbeat under the mountain. Enjoy consistent and classic chocolate flavor notes reminding us of a childhood hot cocoa, chocolate fudge and chocolate truffles.

Why You'll Love This

UPLIFT - Neuromodulators and neuro reuptake-inhibitors in cacao support a stable and elevated mood that lasts.

ENERGIZE - Theobromine gently energizes and helps with coffee reduction or replacement.

NOURISH - High mineral density in cacao replenishes deficiencies so you can be optimally healthy

INSPIRE - Cacao ceremony begins with mindfulness, gratitude, and intention. Practice at home to deepen your relationship.

Certifications & Lab Test Results

1. Organic & Regenerative - all of our cacao is certified organic by Organic Certifiers. We only source from farms practicing regenerative agroforestry.

2. Heavy Metals - we lab test all of our cacao. You can see our test results here.

3. Caffeine & Theobromine - our pure cacaos contain 36mg of caffeine and 212mg of Theobromine. Ceremonial cacao is a great coffee replacement because it offers a grounded energy boost without the jitters and crash (the caffeine is substantially down-regulated by other compounds in cacao).

4. Vegan, Keto

5. Unsweetened - no sugar or sweeteners of any sort.

Ingredients + Nutrition Facts

Ingredients: Organic Cacao Beans from Uganda. That's all! No sweeteners.

Cacao Sourcing Standard

Ceremonial Cacao refers to a premium grade, pure cacao that is ethically sourced from small family farms practicing regenerative agroforestry. Ceremonial cacao is made from a single ingredient, whole cacao beans, with nothing added or removed. You drinking cacao with intention and gratitude is part of it too!

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How To Prepare Cacao

Step 1 - Combine between 20 cacao discs (0.8oz) to 25 cacao discs (1.0oz) with a touch of sweetener (or drink pure)

Step 2 - Add 3/4 cup (6oz) hot water, tea, or mylk ~ 180°F

Step 3 - Use a blender or electric frother to mix for 10 seconds. This creates much better texture than just stirring.

SERVING SIZE

For daily use, we recommend about 1oz of cacao or 20-25 discs per serving. It is safe to have two servings per day.

If you tend to be more sensitive (or if you're on SSRIs), start small with 5-10 discs first and see how you feel before increasing to 25 discs.

It is possible to enjoy a few discs of cacao at a time by letting them melt on your tongue instead of blending them into a drink.

To receive the health benefits, minerals, energizing effect, and mood lift, we do recommend the standard ~25 discs serving size.

ETHICAL TRADE REGENERATIVE AGROFORESTRY USDA ORGANIC UNSWEETENED THIRD PARTY LAB TESTED HIGH IN FLAVANOIDS & ANTIOXIDANTS VEGAN & KETO GMO-FREE & SOY-FREE HEAVY METALS TESTED

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Journey with Us to Uganda...

Sept - Dec
Peak Harvest Time

60
Metric Tons Purchased Since 2021

4664
Organic Farmers

4586
Acres of cacao

Uplifting Uganda is grown in the lush Semuliki Forest, part of the only lowland tropical rainforest in East Africa. The farms are nestled beneath the Rwenzori mountains, the highest and most permanent source of water for the Nile River.

These mountains are ecologically diverse and home to many threatened and endangered species. Supporting these communities with income that supports the conservation of this land bodes well for the long term protection of this ecosystem.

The social impact of this venture is notable, 50% of the farmers are female and 70% of the farmers are under the age of 35. Sourcing from this community provides sustainable, conservation-based livelihood for a generation of young farmers in a rural area who take great pride in their work.

The communal, joyful spirit of East Africa is literally sung into the cacao as they harvest and ferment. All this beautiful energy is channeled into the cacao and imparts a steady energy of honorable pride, deep joy, and lineage connection.

Reviews Summary

Customers say this cacao is smooth, creamy, and rich in chocolate flavor. Many enjoy it as a daily morning ritual or coffee replacement, appreciating how it melts easily and blends well with milk. The disc format is convenient, and users frequently mention trying multiple varieties. Most praise the pure taste without added sweeteners, while some note the flavor is quite bitter. A few customers report experiencing jitteriness from the stimulant effects, and one experienced a billing error. Overall, reviewers highlight the quality and find it a satisfying, versatile addition to their routines.

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Jason M.
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23 hours ago
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Yum 😋
This is my favorite out of all them. They are all great but this is my go to! Can't go wrong with Uplifting Uganda ✨️
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Lisa M.
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3 days ago
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome treat!
Love everything about your product! Will be a life time customer!
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Cathy R.
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5 days ago
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This is one of my favorites! I love Ora Cacao!
I have been a customer of Ora Cacao for about a decade, because it is a delicious healthy product that I have found my body craves. I have tried all of the flavors and all are delicious, made from high quality cacao. I have not found any other business that can touch the perfection that Ora Cacao provides for its customers. Lots of love and dedication here to bring us healthy options for our diet. I add 5 to 8 discs of cacao into my coffee everyday. I also enjoy making hot chocolate with it and sharing it with my grandchildren as a healthier option to your typical over-the-counter chocolates that are loaded with unnecessary and unhealthy ingredients. You won't find any of that in Ora's Cacao. It is peace to my mind and knowing I'm not eating unnecessary things that are harmful to my body and that is the reason I come back time and time again to purchase the best cacao on the market. My next adventure with Cacao is going to be creating chocolate chip vanilla ice cream in my ice cream maker. I can hardly wait! I love knowing that eating Cacao is healthy to my body and keeps my arteries softened to provide me health benefits throughout my life. There is a lot of other good things it does too that keeps me coming back each time and reordering. The new addition Illuminating India is also a new favorite! I have also purchased for the holiday season to share this beautiful gift of healthy cacao with my friends and family. Just be sure to order early or they might be out by…
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Viola P.
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3 weeks ago
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
My favorite so far. Smooth, creamy and satisfying
My favorite cacao
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Answers to Frequent Health Questions

Where does Uplifting Uganda ceremonial cacao come from?

Uplifting Uganda is a single-origin ceremonial cacao grown in the Semuliki Forest at the foot of the Rwenzori mountains, on the border of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo — part of the headwaters of the Nile. The cacao is grown by a collective of smallholder farmers, more than 50% of whom are women, and 70% of whom are under the age of 35. Our largest network of small holder farmers with over 4500 farmers, this is a cacao that supports a vibrant, young generation of farmers building livelihoods in one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth.

What does Uplifting Uganda ceremonial cacao taste like?

Uplifting Uganda has tasting notes of hot cocoa, port, and fudge, like classic, comforting chocolate flavors. If you've always loved the idea of ceremonial cacao but found the flavor profile some origins a too bitter, acidic, or complex, Uplifting Uganda is the perfect place to start.

What is Uplifting Uganda best used for?

Uplifting Uganda is best for building confidence and a sense of pride in your lineage and the land you come from. Its generous, encouraging, and stabilizing energy feels like a steady drumbeat beneath the mountain — grounding, strengthening, and consistent. It is excellent for practices involving ancestral connection, personal power, and showing up fully for yourself and your community.

How does Uplifting Uganda compare to Illuminating India?

Both Uplifting Uganda and Illuminating India are nourishing and supportive cacaos, but they offer distinct experiences. Uplifting Uganda is grounding and strengthening — it supports building confidence and feeling a sense of pride in oneself and one's lineage, with a classic, comforting chocolate flavor (hot cocoa, port, fudge). Illuminating India is lighter and more etheric — it creates spaciousness and flow, with a softer, more subtle flavor (mesquite, honey, dark berry) suited to devotional and contemplative practice. Uplifting Uganda is the steady drumbeat; Illuminating India is the soft waves. Both are wonderful daily companions, the choice comes down to whether you want to feel rooted or to float.

What are the heavy metal test results for Uplifting Uganda?

Uplifting Uganda tests at 19ppb lead and 542ppb cadmium. The cadmium is higher than our East African and South Asian origins due to soil differences in the Semuliki Forest region, though still within established food safety guidelines. We are working to expand our post-harvest protocols in Uganda to further reduce lead levels. We test every batch through Purity Labs. Full results and context at ceremonial-cacao.com/pages/heavy-metals-results.

How many flavonoids does Uplifting Uganda cacao contain?

Specific flavonoid count is not yet published. Based on our other pure cacao results (674mg for Thriving Tanzania, 764mg for Boundless Belize) we can expects values in this range. Our flavonoid levels are considered very high for any chocolate product. We expect to update these values in December 2026. See our full results at ceremonial-cacao.com/pages/high-flavonoid-levels.

Ceremonial Cacao vs Other Cacao Products

	Ceremonial Cacao	Most Cacao Powder	Raw Cacao Paste	Most Chocolate Bars	Bean to Bar Chocolate	Baking Chocolate	Brewed Cacao
Premium quality beans	Yes	No	Some	No	Yes	No	Some
No sugar	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	Yes
Healthy natural fats	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Melts into liquid chocolate	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No
Minimally Processed	Yes	No	Some	No	Some	No	Some
Regenerative Agroforestry	Yes	No	Some	No	Some	No	Some
Ethical/Direct Trade	Yes	No	Some	No	Yes	No	Some