Ceremonial cacao is a powerful superfood with numerous health benefits, making it an excellent choice for a daily wellness ritual. This guide will walk you through preparing the best healthy cacao drink, ensuring you get the most out of your ceremonial cacao elixir.
Simple Recipe for a Delicious Cacao Drink
Ingredients
- 3-5 discs of Cacao Adventures Ceremonial Grade Cacao Discs: Ensure you use high-quality, ceremonial grade cacao ethically sourced and sustainably grown preferred. 1 cup of Hot Water: The base for our cacao drink or you can replace it with a milk of your choice
- 1/4 tsp of Cinnamon to taste: Adds a warm, comforting flavor.
- A pinch of Cayenne Pepper to taste: For a subtle kick and enhanced circulation.
- A pinch of Sea Salt to taste: Enhances the flavor and adds essential minerals.
- Optional Additions: Depending on your preferences, you can also add a dash of nutmeg, vanilla, ginger or a natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup.
Preparation Steps
- Prepare the Cacao: Add 3-5 discs in your cup (depends on your preference).
- Heat the Water (or milk): Bring the liquid to a near-boil but avoid boiling it to preserve the nutrients in the cacao.
- Mix the Ingredients: Add the liquid of your choice to the cup, combine the cacao pieces with the liquid. Blend or whisk until the cacao is fully dissolved.
- Add Flavor Enhancements: Sprinkle in a pinch of cinnamon, a small amount of cayenne pepper, and a touch of sea salt. Blend or stir well to combine.
- Adjust to Taste: Taste your cacao drink and adjust the ingredients as needed. You can add more spices or a sweetener if desired.
Integrating ceremonial cacao into your daily routine can revolutionize your wellness practices, offering numerous health benefits and a deeply enriching experience. If you want to discover more about the health benefits of our Ceremonial Cacao click here. Ready to discover the profound benefits of ceremonial cacao for yourself? Purchase your cacao from Cacao Adventures today and embark on your journey towards improved energy, focus, and overall well-being. If you're new to ceremonial grade cacao, we offer a starter kit you can buy and try the best cacao in town.
Author
Jose Visconti - Founder and COO of Cacao Adventures
Background & Expertise
Jose has worked with Chocolate and Cacao since 2014 in various capacities; as an Agricultural Liaison for Bean-to-Bar chocolate companies, as a consultant to the International Trade Center, as a sourcer of Specialty Beans where he worked with Internationally renowned chefs, as the Chief of R&D and operations manager for specialty chocolate manufacturers. Jose has travelled throughout many parts of Peru to search for specialty cacao and holds unique knowledge in harvest and post-harvest processes that unlock the full potential of unique and special cacao beans.
Personal Connection to the Topic
Jose is not only a chocolate lover, but a nature and travel enthusiast as well. When he learned the full story of cacao, and how the original wild strains of cacao were in danger of extinction, he took it upon himself to find the right people on both sides of the supply chain to bring this issue to light through communication and product development; not just using words, but creating irresistible chocolate and cacao products to highlight the importance of preservation.
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