Question 1

What is the difference between cacao powder and cacao pure?

Accepted Answer

Cacao pure is whole bean cacao, whereas cacao powder is pressed from the pure to separate the cacao butter and cacao powder.

Question 2

What is the difference between the cacao pure origins?

Accepted Answer

Each has their own uniqueness. As cacao is a porous fruit, it absorbs the essence of what it is grown around. Each origin has shade-grown farming practices so the growing environment is encapsulated in the taste and uniqueness of each origin.  Give each a go to find what one you prefer in the 'try them all' pack.

Question 3

Can I have this cacao only in ceremony?

Accepted Answer

No, all cacao pure and daily essential cacao products can be used any-time and in any-way you choose. We hold intention in our mind and heart, this can be as important or ‘powerful’ as any external ceremony setting.

Question 4

What is the daily essentials range?

Accepted Answer

These are the go-to products to keep in the pantry for multiple uses! Firstly, the coconut sugar is a wonderful combo with the cacao pure for your every-day cacao brew. The cacao powder can be added to baking, and smoothies. Cacao Butter can be added to your brew for extra creaminess, or used in sweet teats. And the whole cacao beans can be toasted and peeled at home for many uses, you can even make your own chocolate!

Question 5

What do I do with the whole cacao beans?

Accepted Answer

Whole cacao beans are best slightly toasted in a dry pan, then as they cool peel off the husk. You can use the husk as a tea - steep 1tsp for 3mins in hot water for a subtle cacao tea.  The peeled beans can be added to cooking, eaten as is, made into sweet treats, or broken up as cacao nibs.

Question 6

Is cacao safe whilst pregnant and breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes, cacao is safe however I suggest you to always listen to what your body is telling you. It is suggested that 20g or less per serving of cacao pure, as cacao can have a dilating effect which increases blood flow. The magnesium, antioxidants, and iron in cacao are wonderful for pregnancy and breastfeeding!

Question 7

Does cacao contain caffeine?

Accepted Answer

Cacao has theobromine which naturally contains small amounts of caffeine. With the fat content of cacao pure however it works as a ‘slow release’ in our body. Our Peruvian Cacao is a 29:1 ratio of theobromine:caffeine. The extraction of coffee has a focus on the caffeine and causes a spike and flight mode in our body, unlike cacao.

Question 8

How do I make a brew of cacao?

Accepted Answer

I suggest using 2-3 heaped tablespoons (20-30g) of Cacao Pure, 3/4 cups of water, 1tbs coconut sugar, and blending in a blender to combine. If no blender, then whisk on the stovetop until it starts to emulsify with the heat. Pour into your favourite cup and enjoy!

Question 9

Where do you source your cacao?

Accepted Answer

I work alongside different suppliers to bring in a variety of the worlds best cacao :) Peruvian - Seleno Health  Solomon Islands - The Cacao Ambassador Bali - Ubud Raw

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