Cacao Magic

Cacao is a medicinal plant used to make chocolate. When consumed in its raw form, it can help you feel physically energized, mentally at ease, and emotionally uplifted.

Besides being healthy on physical levels, cacao is an ancient plant medicine for opening the heart, allowing us to become aware of our deep spiritual connection with nature and cosmos.

Uses

Benefits

Preparation

Ceremony

Contraindications

FAQ

Modern Cacao Use

Ceremonial-grade cacao is a rare find on store shelves and cafe menus. It comes from rare trees with smaller seeds, and the entire process from harvesting to packaging is done by hand, making it unappealing to conventional companies due to higher cost and limited supply. We are thrilled that you have found this page and are about to embark on a journey with cacao. Here are some popular uses of cacao, but not an exhaustive list:

Nutrient-rich superfood 

In addition to a balanced serving of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, it has a high content of magnesium, antioxidants, and flavonoids. Add ceremonial-grade cacao to smoothies, make desserts and hot chocolate, and taste the difference.

Energizing coffee alternative

Increased energy and improved brain function are crucial, especially for active city dwellers. A single cup of cacao can help you wake up in the morning without causing a crash, allowing your busy day to flow with ease and joy.

Social lubricant

Cacao connects people, whether you are on a romantic date, at a family reunion, a corporate event, or a community gathering. Drinking cacao can spark great conversations and help avoid alcohol-related drama.

Potent plant medicine

Cacao is an excellent tool for experiencing altered states of mind and enhancing meditation. Many healing modalities, including breathwork, bodywork, sound healing, and mental health practices, can be significantly enhanced with cacao. It is an essential preparation and integration tool for psychedelic experiences.

Fun fact: Theobroma Cacao - an official name of the chocolate tree is translated as the food of Gods. Its history dates back to B.C. when it was used as shamanic medicine, aphrodisiac, and even currency.

Cacao Benefits

Cheap conventional cocoa products can't compare with pure ceremonial-grade cacao. It's not about better quality but a difference in chemical compounds. Many are destroyed during factory processing. Ceremonial cacao's unique combination of compounds makes it special, serving as holistic medicine in:

Consciousness & Spirituality

Realizing that your problems are self-made marks the start of a spiritual journey. If you want an experienced guide to help you find the treasure hidden in your heart, consider getting cacao, as it improves intuition.

Workplace Productivity

Even for the most spiritual, work is always present. It can be overwhelming, but cacao can help you adapt, multitask, and stay calm. Our brains work better and longer when powered by cacao. The only downside is that your enthusiastic, happy face might annoy your coworkers.

Creativity and Art

You are expressing creativity in various aspects of your life, whether it's raising children, running businesses, decorating, dressing well, or writing. Past experiences might block your creative outlet, but cacao can help you discover and freely engage in the arts. Did you know there are healing arts?

Athletics and Physical Training

When you sit all day, not all muscles turn on to run or lift in a workout, which can lead to chronic tension or costly injuries. Cacao helps you become more aware of your body and breath while focusing on activity, stretching your body and mind into new ways of being. Rumor has it that cacao helps lose unwanted extra pounds.

Healthy Living

Is it possible to quit all your addictions, unhealthy relationships, boring jobs, and emotional baggage you've been carrying? We believe it is. It may take more than just enjoying chocolate every day, but it's a great start to making magical changes.

Cacao Self Ceremony

The term "cacao ceremony" emerged recently when people started experiencing inner transformations while drinking cacao. The catchy name has stuck around and is now used internationally. You can have your own ceremony as often as you want; we recommend once a week. Sunday is an excellent day for spirituality, while Monday is ideal for emotional healing. There is no bad day for the cacao ceremony. Here are a few tips to get you started:

1. Prepare 2 ounces of cacao with 8-10 oz of water. You can choose to keep it pure or add sweeteners and spices.

2. Set an intention, for example, to gain clarity, release resistance, or increase trust. Or keep it open to whatever is there to be revealed.

3. Ensure your setting is comfortable without distraction. Silence your cell phone, turn on music, a guided meditation, or a shamanic journey, and get cozy.

4. Record your experience in a journal, on camera, or with a loved one to capture another milestone on your journey inward. It’s okay to keep it a secret, too.

Fun fact: this is a simple and very potent way to tap into your inner wisdom, get in touch with your body, and free your mind. And while you can do it alone, it can be more rewarding in the company of a loving partner or with your family and friends.

Cacao Preparation

There are numerous ways to enjoy this magic medicine. As we mentioned before you can add it to smoothies and desserts, make bliss balls, fun mocktails, hot and iced drinks and medicinal elixirs. You can find many unique recipes here, on the back of your Keith’s Cacao brick, or by watching our youtube channel where we share practical and creative ideas.

Cacao Contra- indications

  • Depending on the dose, SSRI antidepressants and anti-psychotics are not compatible with the MAOIs in cacao

  • Cacao will raise your heart rate slightly. If an increase in your heart rate or blood pressure could cause a medical problem, drink less

  • Other substances in your blood will be amplified as cacao increases blood flow to the brain by 30-40%

  • Children, pregnant and nursing women should have less than 1 oz of cacao

  • Pets should not consume cacao

FAQ

Why Keith's Cacao?

Keith's Cacao cares about customer experience as much as they do for everyone involved in bringing ceremonial-grade cacao into your cup. It's the original ceremonial cacao. After Keith became famous for his mission, many companies started to label cacao as a ceremonial grade. The company has a special approach to selecting the source of beans with a high theobromine content and low caffeine, which is the key to the heart. We know that it was sourced ethically without child labor.

Is cacao like hot cocoa?

Cocoa, made from cacao, may taste similar; however, it lacks many benefits because it's separated from cocoa butter. Also, many hot chocolate mixes contain unnecessary sugars, so start making hot cacao for your children and parents.

Can I add cacao to my coffee?

Yes, suppose you have such an addictive relationship with coffee that you can't part peacefully. In that case, you can mix cacao into your coffee or replace your afternoon pick-me-up coffee with cacao.

Does cacao have caffeine?

Yes, different brands and batches contain various amounts of caffeine. Unofficial test results show that Keith's Cacao's caffeine content is similar to that of decaf coffee.

How can cacao replace alcohol?

Alcohol and tobacco were considered beneficial in many ways during wartime. Today, if we want to promote peace and take control of our reality rather than avoiding it, cacao can help facilitate this change and become our new liquid courage. 

What do you do after drinking cacao?

So much so that it is easier to list things you shouldn't do, but here is a list of things that go incredibly well with cacao:

  • Bodywork, talking to the body

  • Breathwork, pumping wisdom 

  • Be, just be

  • Brainstorm, outside the box

  • Communicate, better

  • Celebrate, sober

  • Create, without excuses

  • Cold Exposure, courageously

  • Dance, ecstatically

  • Drive, without cursing

  • Exercise, every muscle

  • Inner Engineering, for beginning

  • InnerChild Healing, in the subconscious 

  • Journal, all the thoughts

  • Meditate, without all the thoughts

  • Mother, like Mother Earth

  • Organize, like a Virgo 

  • Plan, like a leader

  • Play, like a movie star

  • Sound Healing, to hear yourself

  • Sensuality, without shame 

  • Study, with an open mind

  • Socialize, with an open heart

  • Therapy, whatever it takes

  • Work, in love with your task

  • Yoga, every moment