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Cacao Starter

Cacao Starter

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 Stars (168 Reviews)

Meet Your New Best Friend

A delicious coffee alternative, ceremonial grade cacao is naturally packed with essential minerals, antioxidants, and mood-boosting compounds to provide sustained energy and focus throughout the day. Cacao is the perfect drink to kick-start your day with or use as an afternoon pick-me-up, without the jitters or crash that can come from consuming coffee. 

This hug-in-a-mug will delight your tastebuds with its rich, chocolate aromas whilst nourishing you from the inside out!

This Bundle Includes: 

250G CACAO (16 SERVES)
250g of pre-shaved ceremonial grade cacao. 

CACAO SCOOP
Our handy food-grade stainless steel cacao scoops are perfect for measuring out your daily dose (holds exactly 10g of shaved cacao). It also has a clip on the end so you can seal your bag of cacao or clip it on for safekeeping. Available in rose gold and onyx. 


Please note: This ceremonial grade cacao is a natural, minimally processed product which means that flavour depth may vary slightly from batch to batch.

Cacao has a melting point of 31 degrees and during the summer months, melting can occur. We recommend storing your cacao in a cool place away from direct sunlight. 

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Ingredients

100% Organic Ceremonial Grade Cacao (Criollo)

Nutrient Profile


Contains essential minerals:
Ironic, magnesium, zinc, copper, chromium, potassium, manganese, calcium, selenium.

Abundant in antioxidants:
Cacao contains polyphenols that act as highly effective antioxidants such as catechin, epicatechin & quercetin.

Contains 3 bioactive & euphoric compounds:
Theobromine, Anandamide & Phenylethylamine (PEA), as well as Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI’s) to extend the release of feel good chemicals.

Low in caffeine:
Contains approximately 1.9mg/g; a 20g serve contains roughly the same amount of caffeine as a strong cup of tea.

Contains trace amounts of vitamins:
A, E, K1, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 and B9.

Nutrition Profile Vital Blends

Vital Blend Benefits

How To Make

1. Add 1.5 scoops of ceremonial grade cacao to a blender.

2. Add hot water, sweetener and milk of choice.

3. Blend and enjoy!

Allergens and Contraindications

Gluten free, vegan and organic.

Consult your healthcare provider if you are currently taking second generation SSRIs or blood thinning medication before consuming.

Shipping

All orders are dispatched from Melbourne, Victoria via Australia Post. Please note that the standard timeframe for orders sent via express post is 3-5 business days and 7-10 business days for general post.

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Health Benefits of Ceremonial Cacao

Cacao paste is arguably one of the most nutrient-rich plant products on the planet, making it the perfect addition to your daily routine.
Outside of it being a sacred plant to earth, cacao's published scientific literature is enormous and extremely beneficial to health.
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    Anti-aging 
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    Reduces Blood Pressure
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    Reduces Inflammation
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    Supports Emotional Release & Vulnerability
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    Improves Cardiovascular Health & Blood Flow
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    Improves Athletic Performance
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    Energising
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    Enhanced Creativity 
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    Mood Boosting

Meet your new best friend

A Simple Guide to Preparing Ceremonial Cacao

step 1

Boil the kettle and let it sit while you make your cacao. You want the water to be hot, not boiling.

step 2

Put 20g of shaved ceremonial cacao into your blender with 80-120ml milk of your choice.

step 3

Add your sweetener of choice to taste. We love using honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar or stevia.

step 4

Add 100-150ml of hot water.Then blend for 10s or until frothy.

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4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 168 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 146 Total 4 star reviews: 13 Total 3 star reviews: 6 Total 2 star reviews: 2 Total 1 star reviews: 1
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  • RR
    Rebecca R.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 hours ago
    The BEST!!

    Was recommended this from a friend & it did not disappoint. Before my order arrived I was eager to get into Cacao so brought another brand. I liked it! But then the Cacao Collective arrived & blew it out of the water! CC is rich & velvety - and I can now absolutely understand the analogy of a hug in a mug 🥰 I’ve already ordered another pack so I won’t be without again!

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    Kelea L.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7 months ago
    Absolutely delicious

    I wake up in the morning and am excited to have my cacao! Taste sooo delicious !! 🥰 I have replace my two coffees in the morning and feel soo good!

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    FIONA M.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7 months ago
    Cacao collective.

    Awesome as usual. I keep gifting half away.

    I made hot drinks and avocado cacao mousse. 2 ingredients. Avocado & cacao melted in a tad water first of course. Blitz in my bullet. Delusciously good.

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    FIONA M.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7 months ago
    Ceremonial cacao.

    Ceremonial cacao is delicious, healthy, 1 ingredient with no added sweeteners or nasties.

    Photo is my avocado cacao mousse. Not sweetened.

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    Brooke E.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    9 months ago
    Cacao starter review

    I absolutely love it!!

    It’s just what I needed! Being pregnant it is such a nice drink to have and all the goodness that is in it! I’m almost out and will be ordering some more for sure!

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FAQS

Need help? We’ve got you covered.

HOW MUCH CACAO SHOULD I HAVE?

We often recommend 10-15g for first time users in approximately 150-200mls of water; moderate use between 15-30g in 180-230mls of water; for ceremonial doses between 35-42g in 200-250mls of water. In any case, we recommend each individual works their way up to larger doses, listening to how their body responds before increasing. If using plant milks (recommended for enhanced flavour & texture), cut down on the amount of water used. A blender of some sort is always recommended if looking to create the smoothest drink possible.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I HAVE CACAO?

That's up to you to decide. Everyday is absolutely fine. If you feel called for a second serving, we recommend having it several hours apart using a lower dose. Like anything, we also recommend intermittent breaks. There are no set standards for this, and we leave this up to your preference.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CEREMONIAL CACAO & CACAO POWDER?

Cacao powder is simply an extra processed form of cacao paste. It generally undergoes enormous pressure & heat (unless cold pressed) to separate the natural fatty acids from the other constituents of the cacao bean, leaving a powder behind. If nothing else is done to the powder, you have a pure cacao powder product. Cacao powder contains none of the fatty acids from the whole bean, so is lower in nutritional content compared to cacao paste. There are additional processes cacao powder may go through, which turns it into a cacao-based product, commonly called 'cocoa'. One major process includes roasting at high temperatures, which research shows significantly or completely destroys antioxidant content & other heat sensitive nutrition, thereby reducing the health benefits significantly. Other steps include alkalising through a process called dutching, or having additional ingredients added like milk, sugar, and preservatives. 100% organic criollo cacao paste is the highest quality, and most robust cacao for consumption.

WHY IS CACAO SO GOOD FOR YOU?

Cacao is arguably one of the most nutrient-dense plant products on earth. It contains many essential minerals such as: iron, zinc, magnesium, chromium, manganese, calcium and other trace minerals. It's rich in antioxidants and mood-boosting compounds to support your health and well-being.

CAN YOU CONSUME CACAO WHILST BREASTFEEDING?

Yes - we would even argue it’s incredibly beneficial whilst breastfeeding. As a duty of care, we always recommend you speak with your trusted healthcare professional if you’re interested in using cacao whilst breastfeeding your baby.

CAN YOU CONSUME CACAO WHILST PREGNANT?

Yes - we would even argue it’s incredibly beneficial whilst pregnant. As a duty of care, we always recommend you speak with your trusted healthcare professional if you’re interested in using cacao whilst pregnant.

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