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Discover The Natural Energy of Ceremonial Cacao
Start your day intentionally with this luscious drinking chocolate. It boosts your mood, nourishes your body, and gently energizes.
Gentle Long Lasting Energy
No Crash or Jitters
Ridiculously Delicious
Supports Mood, Heart, and Creativity
100% Pure Ceremonial Cacao (zero sugar)
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USDA ORGANIC
REGENERATIVE AGROFORESTRY
SUGAR-FREE
THIRD PARTY LAB TESTED
METALS SAFE
VEGAN & KETO
ETHICAL TRADE
USDA ORGANIC
REGENERATIVE AGROFORESTRY
SUGAR-FREE
THIRD PARTY LAB TESTED
METALS SAFE
VEGAN & KETO
ETHICAL TRADE
4,500+ Five-Star Reviews
Cacao Starter Kit
The best-selling cacao starter kit includes 6 different packets of cacao so you can find your favorite: Boundless Belize for creativity, Thriving Tanzania for taking action, Uplifting Uganda for confidence, Mystic Mushroom for health, Oaxacan Spice for celebration, and Tantric Rose Blossom for heart opening. You’ll also receive a free wooden cacao cup and free shipping! Experience the magic of cacao today.
Details
Ceremonial cacao is made from premium whole cacao beans with nothing added or removed and minimal processing. Our ceremonial cacao uses the whole bean to deliver optimum health benefits and maintain the integrity of the spirit of cacao.
Ingredients
Organic Cacao Beans
The “NO” List
No Sugar
No Gluten
No GMOs
No Soy
Certifications and Testing
Organic Certified
Regenerative Agroforestry
Direct & Ethical Trade with Small Family Farms
Heavy Metals Tested by Third Party Labs
ENERGIZE ⚡️ with Cacao FAQS
How Does Cacao Energize?
The primary stimulant molecule in cacao is actually theobromine. Ora Cacao has 212mg theobromine per 1oz serving. Theobromine is a mild cardiac stimulant, and differs molecularly from caffeine which is a nervous system stimulant. Theobromine gives a long lasting, gentle, embodied energy without any sort of jitters or crash, even for sensitive people. Overall, theobromine is only about one quarter as stimulating as caffeine, and it has a much longer half life in the liver, meaning that its effect on the body is softer and longer for sustained energy.
Does Cacao Have Caffeine?
We’ve tested our cacao and it has 36 mg of caffeine per 1 oz serving, or about 1/3 of what a regular cup of coffee has. It sounds like a lot, but 1mg of caffeine in cacao is not equivalent to 1mg of caffeine in coffee, because cacao has many other compounds that balance and down-regulate the caffeine.
One of these key compounds is cacao butter, which is 50% of the cacao itself. This healthy natural fat slows down the absorption of caffeine into your body (very similar to a bullet proof coffee).
When should I drink cacao?
You can fully or partially substitute your cup of coffee with a cup of cacao. If you are new to cacao we recommend drinking it before 2pm so that the stimulant effect has time to clear before you need to sleep. You can drink it daily, unlike the depleting properties of coffee it's super healthy for you --> learn about the minerals in cacao here!
Tell me More about Theobromine
In addition to it's stimulant properties mentioned above, theobromine is also a vasodilator (it relaxes blood vessels), so it has a neutral effect on blood pressure. The improved circulation from cacao is excellent for cardiac health, and improves absorption of the nutrients in cacao and superfoods that it is paired with
How is this different than Cacao Powder?
We typically tell our customers that cacao powder has little medicinal or health value because of the following differences:
1) Cacao powder is often made with untraceable, low quality commodity cacao that doesn’t support farmers with ethical compensation. By contrast, Ora sources direct trade traceable to the farmer and with organic certification.
2) This low quality input necessitates processing at very high temperatures, which degrades many of the beneficial compounds in cacao. The process of dutch processing or alkalization to make the flavor milder further reduces the levels of these compounds. By contrast, Ora's premium inputs enable us to use uniquely low temperature processing that keep the value of the cacao bean intact.
3) The cacao bean on it's own is about 50% cacao butter, a healthy natural fat. Pressing for powder strips away most of this fat (reducing it to 10%). However, you want cacao as a whole food, with the cacao butter in it's natural ratio. That's because the fat is an essential carrier for the health benefits of cacao, so without it, many of the health benefits of cacao are unrealized. By contrast, Ora ceremonial cacao has nothing added or removed, so it is a whole food as nature designed it.
How do I prepare it?
To prepare a ceremonial cacao drink:
1) Combine about 25 cacao discs with a touch of sweetener (or drink pure).
2) Add 3/4 cup (6oz) hot water, tea, or mylk (~180F).
3) Use a blender or electric frother to mix for 10 seconds.
** You can also eat the cacao discs straight
*** You can also add cacao to your coffee to make a delicious mocha (in case you have no intention of getting off coffee but also love cacao)
5 Reasons Why Cacao Will Transform Your Life
1. A luscious, decadent guilt-free indulgence
Close your eyes and take a sip of Ora's decadent and rich cacao – your whole being will hum with delight. Ora Cacao tastes insanely delicious - made from the highest quality, whole cacao beans. You can feel good about indulging with zero sugar.
The BEST cacao I've ever had.
The cacao smells absolutely delicious and the taste is phenomenal. I personally don’t add any flavor, creamer, sugar or anything to these because I don’t believe they need it. I found that this cacao is so heart opening and grounding.
Marni S.
Verified Buyer
2. Nourishes Your Body, Heart, & Soul
Ceremonial cacao has hundreds of compounds like antioxidants, minerals, and neuro-modulators that supports mood, energy levels, heart and brain function, and boosts creativity.
Lovely cacao!!!
It’s incredible! The flavor is so delicious. The aroma is so inviting & the effects are so calming. I feel a heightened sense of creative & openness after consuming this cacao. Such a loving way to nourish my body, heart & soul.
Haylee H.
Verified Buyer
3. Provides sustained, grounded energy - no coffee crash
Cacao stimulates your cardiovascular system with Theobromine instead of your central nervous system with caffeine. Experience grounded, uplifting energy without the jitters, anxiety or crash of coffee.
Off the coffee so quick!
It's only month two and I have successfully gotten coffee out of my morning routine. This cacao is so yummy. I love every flavor!
Amy S.
Verified Buyer
4. 100% Pure Cacao
Ora Cacao is made from whole cacao beans with nothing else added! No sugar, no lecithin, no waxes, no palm oil. Ora keeps the energy of the cacao pristine.
Pure Chocolate
I feel this chocolate is pure and smooth. It makes me feel comfortable and balanced. The color is also a beautiful deep brown.
Christy W.
Verified Buyer
5. Organic & Regenerative Cacao
Ora Cacao is not only Organic Certified, the cacao is grown on farms that practice regenerative agroforestry. Your cup of cacao boosts biodiversity, builds soil health, and protects watersheds.
Best ever!!
I have been drinking this cacao for almost 2 years now and I can honestly say this blend is my absolute favorite. I’ve have a couple really wonderful, heart expansive and grounding experiences connecting with this medicine. Thank you for making this incredible vehicle for support and nourishment on a cellular and soul level for us all to activate with. So much love for all that you do Ora Cacao! Mahalo!
Annie D.
Verified Buyer
Over 4,500 5-star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ customer reviews
My New Ritual
I needed to drastically reduce my coffee intake.... the research pointed me towards cacao as an energizing and mood boosting alternative. I did not realize this was the ritual I needed in my life. I only need one cup and I feel ready for my day... coffee always woke me up but left me wanting more and more throughout the day. Still loving coffee but as a treat instead of a constant.
- Naomi K.
LOVE
I've stopped drinking coffee as it's really quick hard hitting energy makes me more so jittery and then falls off. So replacing this with cacao has made a massive difference in my everyday life. This is the highest quality cacao I've had. Cacao gives me a real loving, subtle, flow of consistent energy for the day and all the benefits that come with drinking it.
- Kelsey W.
Bye Bye Coffee
I just switched cold turkey from a 3 or 4 cup coffee habit to a single cup of cacao each morning. Taking a moment for thought and gratitude really makes the morning better. No jittery-ness or snarky-ness from the coffee. I'm amazed that it was so easy to switch. I have no desire for coffee now. And the ethics and care given by Ora is wonderful.
- Candice T.