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Increasingly, people are seeking natural, holistic approaches that promote mental, emotional, and physical balance without the harmful side effects of pharmaceuticals. Conventional medicine offers solutions, but often these come in the form of pharmaceuticals that treat symptoms rather than addressing the root causes of imbalance.
Ritual Cacao can help you navigate and heal anxiety, burnout, and emotional overwhelm, as well as nourish your body and why this ancient Plant Medicine offers nourishment and mental health support that pharmaceuticals often can’t.
This is where ceremonial-grade cacao steps in as a powerful ally.
Ceremonial-grade cacao is nothing like the industrialised chocolate sold by big supermarket brands, which are packed with sugar, milk, and additives.
True ceremonial-grade cacao is 100% pure, made directly from whole cacao beans that are minimally processed and stone-ground into what’s known as ‘cacao liquor.’
This traditional preparation preserves its rich nutritional profile, offering a wealth of health benefits that support both physical and emotional well-being.
Cacao is nutrient-dense, packed with essential minerals including magnesium, copper, potassium, iron, zinc, and brain-boosting flavanols.
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Ritual Cacao is a powerful plant medicine designed to nourish the body and mind, and open the heart.
This is more than a drink, it’s a gentle ritual that helps you slow down, feel grounded and reconnect with yourself. You don’t need much – just a quiet space, your favourite mug, and intention.
Cacao has been used for thousands of years by indigenous cultures of Central and South America, as a sacred medicine.
Theobromine, a gentle cardiovascular stimulant, increases blood flow to the brain and heart, lifting mood and enhancing clarity without the jittery side effects of caffeine.
Phenylethylamine, often called the “love molecule,” is a natural compound that stimulates the release of endorphins, creating feelings of pleasure and connection.
Anandamide, known as the “bliss chemical,” interacts with the brain’s endocannabinoid system to reduce stress and promote a sense of calm.
True ceremonial-grade cacao is 100% pure, unadulterated cacao in its most potent and nourishing form. It is a whole-food plant medicine made from just one ingredient, the whole cacao bean, with nothing added or removed. Minimally processed and stone-ground into what’s known as ‘cacao liquor’.
This traditional preparation preserves its rich nutritional profile, offering a wealth of health benefits that support both physical and emotional well-being.
Our cacao is wild-harvested, organically grown and comes from the indigenous communities of the Ecuadorian Amazon and is lovingly handmade in the UK.
FULL OF VITAMINS:
B1, B2, B3, B5, B9, C and E.
MINERAL RICH :
Magnesium, Selenium, Iron, Calcium, Copper, Zinc,
Chromium, Manganese, Sulphur and Potassium
PACKED WITH ANTIOXIDANTS:
Contains 40% more than blueberries. Flavanoids have been shown to lower blood pressure, improve blood flow to the brain and heart, and prevent blood clots.
CONTAINS ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS:
That have been shown to lower bad cholesterol, strengthen cell membrane integrity, boost memory power, improve the functioning of the heart, circulatory system and brain. Can help with weight loss, reduce inflammatory conditions like arthritis and help to moisturise the skin.
In a world where so many of us lack the essential nutrients that cacao provides, a daily ritual with Ritual Cacao can have a profound impact on stress resilience and mental clarity.
What makes ceremonial-grade cacao truly unique, as a mental health medicine, is the way it works on both the physical and emotional levels with consistent use.
Cacao is a powerful plant medicine; therefore, the ideal amount varies from person to person.
Whether you’re looking for a gentle morning uplift, a nightly aid for relaxation and restful sleep, or a deep ceremonial experience, here’s a beginner’s guide to choosing the right dose for your needs. Start with a smaller dose and adjust as needed.
Gentle Daily Dose (7-15g)
Ideal for beginners, children, or those who prefer a lighter experience. A small yet nourishing amount that can be enjoyed daily for a subtle energy lift and mental clarity. Perfect for adding to yoghurts, smoothies, oats or sprinkling over breakfast bowls.
Recommended Daily Dose (20-25g)
Ideal for those who are used to cacao. Beneficial when drunk before meditation, yoga, and journaling. Perfect when used as a Soothe the Soul Evening Ritual to wind down in the quieter hours for restful sleep.
Ritual Cacao is a powerful plant medicine designed to nourish the body and mind, and open the heart.
This is more than a drink, it’s a gentle ritual that helps you slow down, feel grounded and reconnect with yourself. You don’t need much – just a quiet space, your favourite mug, and intention.
You can now experience the same ceremonial grade raw cacao that I personally use and share with my clients within my practice.
Cacao supports deeper meditation, intuitive insights, and heightened states of awareness.
Deepens connection to higher self and spirit. Cacao is a divine, celestial drink, divine nectar, the drink of the gods and universal medicine.
Drinking ceremonial-grade cacao is not about escapism; it is about nourishing the brain and body with essential nutrients that bring us back into balance.