Botanical 100% Organic Ceremonial Cacao

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Botanical 100% Organic Ceremonial Cacao

Oaxacan Spice Ceremonial Cacao

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Organic & Regenerative

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On some days you just need a little extra celebration and motivation, and this enhanced ceremonial cacao elevates you quickly as our blend of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, chaga, and cayenne get your circulation pulsing. The spices are warming and quicken the effect of the cacao, making it a cold weather favorite, but we'll happily drink this o...

On some days you just need a little extra celebration and motivation, and this enhanced ceremonial cacao elevates you quickly as our blend of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, chaga, and cayenne get your circulation pulsing. The spices are warming and quicken the effect of the cacao, making it a cold weather favorite, but we'll happily drink this one even when it's warm out. Our new recipe now includes Chaga, which reduces oxidative stress, reduces blood sugar, and protects the liver.

Ancient peoples of Central & South America loved drinking their chocolate hot and spicy rather than sugary. This is a modern interpretation of ancient Mayan drinking chocolate honoring our Zapotec elder Maria. She taught us the time-honored ways of chocolate making in Oaxaca by roasting cacao beans over on open fire on a clay comal, carefully hand peeling the cacao beans, and then grinding the cacao with spices on a metate (hand stone grinder). Through this special cacao, we give gratitude to the roots of cacao ceremony.

 

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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, Kosher - Kosher certified by Earth Kosher.

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

Ingredients + Nutrition Facts

Ingredients: Cacao Beans from Uganda, Cinnamon from Sri Lanka, Ginger from China, Chaga from China, Cardamom from Guatemala, Cayenne from India. 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. 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

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

Ingredients

CEYLON CINNAMON
Ceylon cinnamon, or "true" cinnamon provides the foundation of the Oaxacan Spice Cacao with its distinctive warming properties, smell & flavor. Similar to cacao, ceylon cinnamon is rich in antioxidants and supports the heart. We currently source from Sri Lanka; formerly known as Ceylon.

GINGER
This cacao blend wouldn't be complete without ginger. Warming, invigorating and delicious. It adds depth, spice and complexity to this already rich blend.

CHAGA
Chaga offers full body fortification, nourishment, and revitalizing qualities. Chaga reduces oxidative stress, reduce sblood sugar, and protects the liver.

CARDAMOM
Also belonging to the ginger family, cardamom rounds out the spice profile of the Oaxacan Spice Cacao. Typically associated with chai cardamom lends a subtle and unique flavor experience to your cup. To guarantee freshness and potency we source whole seeds that we later reduce to powder immediately before adding them to cacao.

CAYENNE
Known for its spicy pepper flavor and ability to warm the body, cayenne makes the recipe "pop". The subtle amount added isn't enough to deter the sensitive though enough to enjoy. You can't have a complete Oaxacan blend without cayenne.

What Are The Benefits Of Ceremonial Cacao?

My original drinking chocolate

Long before I even began to sell ceremonial cacao, I would take my spicy chocolate bar and melt it down to make a cup of rich drinking chocolate. This experience led me to my first spiritual connections with cacao, and showed me that even more so than eating a chocolate bar I loved the ritual of drinking a cup of cacao. Every time that I drink this I think of the ancient cacao cultures, because they drank their cacao spicy rather than sweet. I can only dream of the many spicy cacao recipes they had utilizing various local chilis!

Awakens the fire within and connects to the solar plexus center, the home of personal power.

The element correlating to this energy center is fire and the organic spices ground into the cacao are all spices that stoke the fire within our bodies physically and energetically. All four spices in this blend, ginger, cayenne, cardamom, and cinnamon are circulatory and digestive aids boosting the functioning of the digestive organs. On an energetic level, this cacao awakens the fire within,

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Reviews Summary
Customers say this spiced cacao has a perfect balance of warming spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and cayenne with rich chocolate flavor. Many describe it as their favorite variety, noting the spice level is just right - warming without being overwhelming. Users appreciate the smooth, creamy texture and find it easy to mix. Common feedback includes its suitability as a morning ritual or coffee replacement, with many mentioning it provides sustained energy. Several customers enjoy adding milk alternatives and sweeteners. While most love the spice blend, one reviewer found it too spicy for their taste, and another preferred it with regular milk over plant-based options.
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  • Christiene R.
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    5 years ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Heart-Warming & Delicious!

    This was the first cacao I've tried that's more warm, savory, and spice oriented, and I love it! Especially the ginger, which I often enjoy intuitively adding now to cacao as a spice as desired. This Oaxacan Spice cacao medley says "I'm warmly with you," which is very sweet in my heart.

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  • Mariah S.
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    5 years ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Delicious!

    This cacao was rich, warm, spicy and fragrant. Definitely my favorite that I have tried so far. I have been enjoying it with some of my meditations.

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  • Kali R.
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    5 years ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Love love

    The cacao came very quickly and very well packaged. I have been wanting to taste this particular one for awhile and I am finally able to try it. I love the warm flavors of cinnamon and cayenne very yummy. By itself or by adding a little bit of agave is very enjoyable. This is going to be a staple and most likely my number 1 personal fav.

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  • Geffen G.
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    5 years ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Deep conversations, warm core!

    This cacao is perfect for warming the core. 8 of us sat by an open fire, outside, in December, in Montana, and shared conversation that deepened with every sip of Oaxacan Spice. We were delighted not only with the flavor but with the gentle urging from within that our truth could come forward on waves of spicy confidence. Powerful!

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Answers to Frequent Health Questions

What is Oaxacan Spice ceremonial cacao?
Oaxacan Spice is a botanical ceremonial cacao blend with four organic spices — Ceylon cinnamon from Sri Lanka, cardamom from Guatemala, ginger from China, and cayenne from India — plus chaga mushroom for immune and antioxidant support. Cacao is a vasodilator, making it an excellent delivery mechanism for these healing botanicals. This blend in particular honors Zapotec elder Maria, who taught us the time-honored ways of chocolate making in Oaxaca, and draws from the ancient central American tradition of drinking chocolate spicy rather than sweet.

What does Oaxacan Spice ceremonial cacao taste like?
Oaxacan Spice has tasting notes of chili, cinnamon, and cardamom — warming, aromatic, and gently spicy. The spice blend is bold enough to notice but balanced enough that even sensitive drinkers enjoy it. Reviewers describe it as "warming and delicious" and "not at all overpowering." The ginger and cayenne build circulation while the cinnamon and cardamom add a rich aromatic depth. The chaga blends seamlessly into the background, adding earthiness without a noticeable mushroom flavor.

What is Oaxacan Spice best used for?
Oaxacan Spice is best for circulatory support, immune health, and community. Its celebratory, elevating, and warming energy stokes the fire within — energetically connecting to the solar plexus center of personal power. The four spices are circulatory and digestive aids, while chaga is one of the highest-antioxidant foods known and a well-established immune tonic used in traditional medicine for centuries. Together they make an excellent daily wellness blend, especially before physical activity, community gatherings, dance, or any time you want to activate and celebrate.

How does Oaxacan Spice compare to Tantric Rose Blossom?
Both are warming botanical cacaos, but they activate different energy centers and serve different intentions. Oaxacan Spice is fiery and outward-moving — it builds circulation, energy, and community connection from the solar plexus. Tantric Rose Blossom is slower and inward — it opens the heart and sacral center for intimacy and emotional healing. Reach for Oaxacan Spice when you want to celebrate and activate. Reach for Tantric Rose Blossom when you want to soften, feel, and connect.

What are the heavy metal test results for Oaxacan Spice?
Oaxacan Spice tests at 74ppb lead and 393ppb cadmium. The higher lead value (compared to our pure cacaos) is not from the cacao itself — it comes from the cinnamon and cayenne, which are more prone to picking up lead than cacao beans. This is common across cinnamon and spice products industry-wide. We are actively working to source lower-lead spice ingredients. We test every batch through Purity Labs. Full results and context at ceremonial-cacao.com/pages/heavy-metals-results.

How many flavonoids does Oaxacan Spice cacao contain?
We haven't yet tested Oaxacan Spice's flavonoid content directly. Based on the pure cacao base minus the botanical content, we estimate approximately 600–690mg of flavonoids per serving. Beyond the cacao flavonoids, each ingredient adds its own antioxidant compounds: cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cayenne are all high in polyphenols, and chaga mushroom is among the highest-antioxidant foods known — rich in beta-glucans, melanin, and betulinic acid. See pure cacao flavonoid 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

*Depends on brand, however, almost all cacao is sourced from the commodity cacao market without any traceability.

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