Benefits of Ceremonial Grade Cacao
Cacao supports positive mood, sustained energy, nervous system balance, and heart health.
In addition to being a delicious beverage, Ceremonial Cacao is a superfood with a wide array of health benefits. Its scientific name, Theobroma Cacao, translates to “Food of the Gods”, and has been a highly revered food for thousands of years, particularly in ancient Mayan and Aztec cultures.
The main compound in cacao that provides gentle energy and feelings of heart-expansion is Theobromine. Theobromine is the cousin of caffeine, and activates the cardiovascular system rather than the nervous system. This is why cacao is said to be “heart-opening”.
Theobromine
Gives gentle, sustained energy without the jitters of caffeine
Improves focus and mental clarity
Improves blood flow and lowers blood pressure
Cacao is among the highest natural sources of antioxidants (more than açai!) and magnesium in the world,
as well as a rich, plant-based source of iron and B vitamins.
Magnesium
Calms the nervous system
Supports steady energy & female hormonal balance
Supports muscle relaxation and heart health
Antioxidants (Flavanols & Polyphenols)
Flavanols improve oxygen circulation to the brain and heart
Polyphenols are anti-inflammatory and neutralize oxidative stress
Most cocoa products are processed using high heat, stripping away nearly all of cacao’s naturally occurring antioxidants. Our gentle processing preserves cacao’s antioxidants and naturally occurring aromatic compounds—the subtle notes that give ceremonial cacao its vibrant, heart-opening character.
The Serotonin Effect
Cacao contains a cocktail of mood-boosting compounds that work synergistically to create a “serotonin effect”.
Cacao contains the building blocks to serotonin & the keys to unlock serotonin that’s already stored in the body (primarily L-tryptophan)
MAO inhibitors in cacao slow down the rate at which your brain breaks down serotonin and dopamine, allowing serotonin to circulate in your system for longer, extending the feelings of calm and well-being
Cacao contains neurotransmitters of the “feel good” neurotransmitters, primarily anandamide (“the bliss molecule”) and PEA (“the love molecule”).
Cacao drops us out of our minds and into our hearts, bodies, and emotions.
Shop Cacao for Beings
Our Pure Ground Ceremonial Cacao is rich, nourishing, and melts into a smooth, comforting cup. Pre-ground for ease — just add hot liquid and whisk, froth, or blend to enjoy.
Ingredients: 100% Guatemalan ceremonial-grade cacao
Ground from whole cacao beans — it melts fully into hot liquid.
✓ Single-origin · Suchitepéquez, Guatemala
✓ Stone-ground by women's collective Nuevo Amanecer
✓ Direct trade
✓ No chopping or prep required
✓ Packaged in 100% home compostable packaging
✓ Vegan · Non-GMO · Gluten-free · Sugar-free
From the Suchitepéquez Mountains, With Care
Our cacao is grown on small family farms in the highland mountains of Suchitepéquez — a region long considered sacred cacao country.
Every bean is fermented, sun-dried, gently toasted, hand-peeled, and stone-ground by Nuevo Amanecer — a women's collective rooted in deep respect for cacao, the land that nurtures it, and the community it sustains.
Our Warming Spice Cacao Blend is rich, nourishing, and gently sweetened — melting into a smooth, comforting cup. Pre-ground for ease, just add hot liquid and whisk, froth, or blend to enjoy.
Ingredients: 100% Guatemalan ceremonial-grade cacao, organic panela, organic Ceylon cinnamon, organic nutmeg, organic ginger, Himalayan pink salt
Ground from whole cacao paste — it melts fully into hot liquid.
✓ Single-origin · Suchitepéquez, Guatemala
✓ Stone-ground by women's collective Nuevo Amanecer
✓ Direct trade
✓ No chopping or prep required
✓ Packaged in 100% home compostable packaging
✓ Vegan · Non-GMO · Gluten-free · Refined sugar-free
From the Suchitepéquez Mountains, With Care
Our cacao is grown on small family farms in the highland mountains of Suchitepéquez — a region long considered sacred cacao country.
Every bean is fermented, sun-dried, gently toasted, hand-peeled, and stone-ground by Nuevo Amanecer — a women's collective rooted in deep respect for cacao, the land that nurtures it, and the community it sustains.
Our Ceremonial Cacao Block is the purest form of cacao we offer — whole, unground, and exactly as it arrives from the highlands of Guatemala.
Ingredients: 100% Guatemalan ceremonial-grade cacao
Chop, grate, or grind before adding to hot liquid — this is the whole block, unground.
✓ Single-origin · Suchitepéquez, Guatemala
✓ Stone-ground by women's collective Nuevo Amanecer
✓ Direct trade
✓ Packaged in 100% home compostable packaging
✓ Vegan · Non-GMO · Gluten-free · Sugar-free
From the Suchitepéquez Mountains, With Care
Our cacao is grown on small family farms in the highland mountains of Suchitepéquez — a region long considered sacred cacao country.
Every bean is fermented, sun-dried, gently toasted, hand-peeled, and stone-ground by Nuevo Amanecer — a women's collective rooted in deep respect for cacao, the land that nurtures it, and the community it sustains.