CEREMONIAL CACAO

DESCRIPTION

• This premium grade cacao derived from the Criollo variety comes directly from Guatemala where it is grown and harvested in the rain forests.

• Indigenous Mayan women hand peel each bean before grinding the cacao in a mill.

• A potent superfood, cacao prepared in this fashion has a very rich flavor, and all of the nutrients, minerals, antioxidants, and beneficial oils remain intact.

• Ceremonial cacao was used by Ancient Mayan Shamans giving the cacao a spiritual dimension not found in other forms of chocolate.

BENEFITS

• Cacao contains a high amount of magnesium which gives it is calming and relaxing effect.

• It also contains several “bliss” chemicals: serotonin which improves mood and lowers stress, tryptophan which relaxes the body, anandamide which produces feelings of euphoria, and theobromine which can elevate one's mood.

TASTING NOTES

• Bitter, earthy, like unsweetened dark chocolate
  

ORIGIN

• Single-origin cacao from Guatemala

PREPARATION

• In a food processor, add chunks of cacao. Blend to a chunky powder. To prepare, add 1 oz of powdered cacao to 10+ oz of boiling water. Add honey, vanilla, and cinnamon to taste. MIx thoroughly using a blender or a hand-held milk frother.

TEA BLENDS

• Cacao is also found in Reishi Tonic.