What is a cacao ceremony?

Inspired by Mesoamerican civilizations, a cacao ceremony centers around a warm ceremonial cacao drink to open up your heart and improve your emotional wellbeing.


The Drink

Ceremonial cacao has mood boosting properties due to its natural compounds theobromine, anandamide & phenylethylamine. This also makes us more empathic to those around us, and ceremonial cacao is thus said to be a heart opener. It also gives us a calm confident energy & improved focus. Find out more about ceremonial cacao.

The ceremonial cacao is usually mixed with plant based milk and is often supplemented by other ingredients such as Ayurvedic spices to enhance the natural benefits of ceremonial cacao and improve the drinks flavor.

For inspiration for your perfect ceremonial cacao blend check these Wonders.

Have a glass of water available too & stay hydrated. 


The Setting

Anyone can host a cacao ceremony. As ceremonial cacao is gentle, the setting of a cacao ceremony is important to bring out the best of the benefits. A calm, safe & cozy space is best. Wear comfy clothes too.

Adding elements to focus on positivity can help a lot, such as blessing the cacao, setting an intention, meditating, breath work & listening to peaceful or sound healing music. There are no rules here, just do what works for you.

For inspiration on music & meditation, or just to play directly for your ceremony (we'd be honoured), check Create. Connect. Be well.

You can also add other positive sensory cues like candles, crystals, sage or incense. Whatever makes you feel good & at peace.

You can host your cacao ceremony in a small group, or in the presence of your own company.

Preparing cacao for a group ceremony.
Preparing cacao for a personal ceremony.