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Ceremonial Cacao with Blue Lotus & Vanilla | 500g

Ceremonial Cacao with Blue Lotus & Vanilla | 500g

£38.00 GBP
£38.00 GBP
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Cacao has been revered for thousands of years in Mesoamerican cultures, where it was used in ritual drinks, ceremonies and offerings to the gods. Its sacred role inspired the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus to name the plant Theobroma cacao in the 18th century, meaning “food of the gods.”

Its unique qualities come from a compound called theobromine, a gentle cardiovascular stimulant that increases circulation and creates a feeling of warmth, openness and calm alertness.

Ceremonial cacao is also rich in:

  • Magnesium
  • Iron
  • Antioxidants
  • Calcium
  • Mood-supporting compounds

These nutrients support the nervous system, circulation, emotional wellbeing and hormonal balance.

Often blended with plant allies such as blue lotus and vanilla, cacao becomes an even more supportive ritual drink.

Blue lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) has been used since ancient Egyptian times for its calming, mildly euphoric qualities. It is traditionally associated with relaxation of the nervous system, gentle mood elevation and supporting meditation, dream states and emotional openness.

Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) brings both flavour and subtle therapeutic qualities. Its warm, comforting aroma has been shown to support relaxation, soothe the nervous system and enhance feelings of pleasure and emotional ease.

Together, these plants create a heart-centred blend that nourishes both body and spirit, making cacao a powerful companion for ritual, creativity, meditation, and women’s and men’s health practices.

This cacao comes from a small South Indian farm, where cacao trees grow alongside vanilla, rose and medicinal plants such as ashwagandha.
This farm was carefully chosen by Ygeia after extensive travel and research to ensure that the cacao is grown in healthy soil, ethical working conditions, and harmonious farming environments. The cacao is processed traditionally through harvesting, fermentation, sun-drying and stone grinding to create a pure cacao paste that retains its natural fats and nutrients.
Unlike most commercial chocolate, this ceremonial cacao still contains around 55% natural cacao butter, which preserves its full spectrum of minerals, flavour, and therapeutic compounds.
The beans themselves are primarily Forastero with a small portion of Criollo, creating a smooth, balanced flavour while maintaining the potency of traditional cacao.
The result is a cacao that is rich, grounding, and deeply nourishing, perfect for ceremonial use or daily ritual.
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