Cacao for health, growth and pleasure

There are many reasons to drink cacao and many ways to do it. It is indeed a true superfood to boost your health. It is also a superior alternative to coffee. The least understood part is however the spiritual one. Why on Earth would you drink cacao in a ceremony? Read on a get inspired!

  • The simplest reason for drinking cacao the traditional way is that it feels so damn good!

    But better yet is the fact that there are no side effects, no negative consequences, no cost.

    Traditional drinking cacao is minimally processed and doesn’t contain white sugar or additives. It is a wholefood and a health food - or should we say drink..

    It is one of nature’s true superfoods due to both its many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants but also it’s psycho-productive chemicals.

    A cup of cacao is roughly 50% healthy fats and 50% fiber so it is simultaneously a small meal leaving you pleasantly satisfied instead of hungry for more. And then it boosts digestion too.

  • Cacao contains of more than 300 antioxidants, minerals and natural neuro-productive chemicals.

    Xanthine, a natural alkaloid found in cacao, is what caffeine is derived from and they both work as a stimulant to the central nervous system, speeding up the messaging between the brain and your body. It helps brain focus and making us feel alert.

    Simultaneously cacao enhances the flow of neurotransmitters like seretonin (maintaining an elevated mood) and dopamine (enhancing motivation and pleasure). This is what gives you that yummy feeling of contentment.

    Because a cup of cacao has about 50% fat, when you drink it on an empty stomach it won’t give you that unpleasent shakiness that coffee can do when you feel hungry.

    It won’t increase your heartbeat either. It will instead keep you relaxed, content and satisfied for a long time.

    The heart opening effect and/or the elevated mood lasts longer than in coffee too.

    It does have a slightly dehydrating effect on the body so make sure to drink plenty of water when you drink cacao.

    Like with really good coffee that is best enjoyed clean as a black filter- or pour over coffee for the full flavour experience, traditional drinking cacao too is best enjoyed clean. Just water and cacao is our recommended approach once you get used to the drink not being super sweet like the ones you normally get at cafés.

  • Whether you are going to meditate, are experiencing a cacao ceremony, or just have a quiet moment by yourself, a cup of cacao is an amazing kickstarter to open your heart, increase your focus and connect to your soul in joy.

    Your intention is the foundation for your experience. Spend a few moments becoming clear on why you intend to sit right here.

    Connect yourself through gratitude to the energies of this alchemical plant medicine and allow whatever visions, guidance and ideas that come up in your consciousness to flow and inspire you.

    Breathe Intentionally in a coherent rhythm until you feel relaxed.

    Take in the scent of cacao and sip it gratefully and slowly while you keep your intention conscious.

    Pay attention to your physical body and its state.

    Pay attention to any answers and or images that present themselves.

    You have now calmed your body down to its natural rhythm and your heart can open wide and receive universal Love.

    Through this state you will feel a sense of Wholeness that leaves you content and unified with All that is.

    You are now fulfilled and complete. Joyful.

    Sit with this and give thanks to the plant, its spirit and the sacred gift we got from Ixcacao.

    Make sure to bring this appreciation with you into every thing you do. Blissfully.