Recipe & preparation of your ceremonial cup of cacao

Your cacao doesn't have to be bitter, lumpy, separated, thin as water, or thick as paste.

It can be smooth, soft, less bitter, and rich in pleasure when you drink it. ... unless, of course, you enjoy your cacao exactly as you make it, then go with that.

Some believe that cacao should only be drunk with water. Nothing else.
That can also be good, as cacao is clearly also influenced by the energy of the other ingredients you choose to add. 

But a way to receive cacao, in my opinion, also goes hand in hand with enjoyment.
When you enjoy something, your energy system opens up, rather than tensing up by forcing yourself to drink something you might not really like - just because it's "the right way" or because it's not "the original recipe."

It's not a science to make a delicious cup of ceremonial cacao.
But it can certainly be a journey into the world of alchemy, where you learn to tune into what your body needs in co-creation with cacao.

Keep it simple
If you're overwhelmed by all the ingredients I sometimes share, then keep it simple.


Something simple I've recently enjoyed:

● My desired amount of cacao, which is about 35g, equivalent to one cup
(chop your cacao into smaller pieces and put it in a pot) 

● One or more dates for natural sweetness
(cacao is best absorbed with natural sweetness, rather than refined sugar)

● A little Himalayan salt
(I recommend Himalayan salt, as it contains minerals and other trace elements that are good for your body. If you don't have Himalayan salt, then do not add salt.)

● 2 dl water or oat milk; always choose plant-based milk, as cow's milk inhibits absorption)
(add more or less liquid, depending on how thin, thick, or mild you want your cacao - add little by little while stirring over low heat until your cacao has the thickness you desire.)

● Use a hand blender or regular blender at the end. 

*Be careful with the heat during preparation to best preserve all the nutrients in the cacao. 

As you can see above - you don't need much
But if you still want to make your cacao extra delicious, with sweet, warm, and balancing flavor nuances - then I have created Grounding spice mix 

 I have gathered 3 of my favorite spices in Grounding Spice Mix.
● Lucuma powder
● Ceylon cinnamon
● Cardamom

In high quality and perfectly balanced to give your cup of cacao a delicious, sweet, mildly spiced taste and aroma.

I want to make it simple for you, so you can just focus on enjoying and receiving your cacao

In my world, enjoyment is one of the most important elements in the rituals with your cacao.

Do you still need more support from me before you dive into preparing your cacao?

No worries - I got you 🤎
From my first cup to the ones I make now, they are 1000 times better tasting now than before (sorry to my friends and Michael who have been subjected to it 😄)

It has taken me quite a few cups to make them as delicious as they are today.
To become familiar with my cacao.

Reason 👇

Because I haven't had anyone to guide me, but have figured it out myself.
It's NOT necessary for you to take the long road, unless you enjoy it of course 🤎


That's why I've made an 8-minute video with tips, tricks, and inspiration
Regarding ingredients, suggestions for sweetness, less bitterness in your cacao, etc.

And I've actually also made a podcast episode, which you'll find further down.

In the episode, I cover what to do if your cup of cacao isn't quite right, specifically how to:

• Sweeten your cacao to make it less bitter and more enjoyable, if you miss that
• Avoid lumps, separation, incorrect consistency, so it becomes SO delicious
• Open your world by inspiring you with what else you can spice up your cacao with: perhaps you already have it, otherwise it could be next time you try something new?
• Tips for the best plant-based milk
• Preparation methods so it's delicious... every time

Do you have a trick or tip you'd love to share with others in the comments? 🤎

I personally love exploring tastes and scents in my cacao.

I tune in and let myself be guided to what flavor and energy my body and the cacao are calling for.

Adding spices to your cacao doesn't just create a new, delicious, and exciting taste; it also boosts your cacao with the good properties of the spices.

Do you experiment with different spices in your cacao? And which ones are your favorites?

 

If you have any questions or something you'd like to share, you're always welcome to contact me by email or in my Instagram inbox, or in the comment section below 👇