Ceremonial Cacao is pure, whole-bean Cacao that is minimally processed and stone-ground at low temperatures to preserve its natural antioxidants, minerals, and active compounds. Unlike cocoa powder, it retains its full Cacao butter, giving it a rich, creamy texture and grounding, heart-opening qualities.

Honoured for thousands of years across Indigenous Mesoamerican cultures, Ceremonial Cacao is designed to be sipped as a nourishing ritual — supporting connection, health, and mental health.

Ceremonial Cacao is naturally rich in magnesium, iron, flavonoids, antioxidants, and mood-supporting compounds like theobromine and anandamide. It supports the following:

• Mood & emotional wellbeing
• Focus, creativity & mental clarity
• Hormonal balance
• Heart health & circulation
• Nervous-system nourishment
• Gentle, sustained energy

Yes. Every batch of our Cacao undergoes third-party heavy-metal testing.

Our Cacao is also Demeter Certified, meaning it is grown using biodynamic agriculture — one of the world’s most regenerative, soil-centred farming systems. This certification ensures exceptional purity, ecological balance, and the highest quality standards from soil to sip.

Cocoa powder is heated at high temperatures and the Cacao butter is removed, which reduces nutritional benefits and changes the flavour profile.

Ceremonial Cacao is whole-bean, minimally processed, and retains its natural fats and bioactive compounds — resulting in a richer, more aromatic, and more potent experience.

True Ceremonial Cacao is crafted through:

• Regenerative, smallholder farming
• Biodynamic (Demeter) cultivation
• Low-temperature stone grinding
• Strict traceability & ethical sourcing
• Small-batch production
• Fair pay for farmers and artisans

These practices result in superior purity, potency, and integrity — from farm to ritual.

Ceremonial Cacao contains trace amounts of caffeine, but its primary stimulant is theobromine — a gentler, heart-led compound that offers steady energy without jitters or crashes. It is more alkalizing and easier on the nervous system than coffee.

A small amount (10–15 g) is usually fine 2–3 hours before bed due to its naturally calming magnesium content.

Avoid high ceremonial doses late in the evening, as they may interfere with sleep.

Ceremonial Cacao is generally safe in small amounts (around 10–15 g), but you should always consult your doctor or midwife.

Avoid high ceremonial doses during pregnancy.

Avoid high doses if you are:

• Taking SSRIs
• On low-blood-pressure medication
• Undergoing chemotherapy
• Pregnant (avoid large servings)

In these cases, keep servings low (5–15 g) and speak with a healthcare professional.

• Daily Dose: 20–25 g
• Ceremonial Dose: 40–50 g

Always start lower and increase slowly as your body becomes familiar with Cacao.

At Abundance, we capitalise Cacao out of respect.

We view Cacao as a living, nourishing plant ally — a partner in ritual, creativity, and wellbeing — and treat its name as a proper noun.

• Keep it in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
• Do not refrigerate.
• Always keep your tin or pouch sealed to preserve aroma and texture.
  
  

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