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cacao preparation - dose

Your cacao ceremony begins the moment you begin to prepare it. When you work with intention, cacao can bring tremendous benefits and insights to you, and uplift your mood.

 

 

DOSE

The first step is to tune into your body and decide what dose you want. This may take a little time to learn intuitively, but as a general guideline, Aynua recommends using 6-8 discs (about 20 grams) for a creative dose, and 13-15 discs (about 40 grams) for a more intense and introspective journey. I recommend experimenting with what feels right for you, and to use your intuition each time you prepare a cacao.

 

CACAO TO WATER PROPORTIONS

Generally, I use about 125ml of water for a 6-8 disc dose, and a cup for a 13-15 disc dose. As with coffee, you can experiment with the amount of water to see how strong you like it.

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cacao preparation - steps

HEAT THE WATER 

Start by heating your water – try to avoid bringing it to a full boil. 

 

MELT THE CACAO 

Meanwhile, melt your cacao in a metal or ceramic pot on very low heat. Once the cacao is fully melted, slowly stir in the water using a wooden spatula or a sauce whisk. 

 

GRATITUDE AND INTENTION

You may want to take a moment here to set an intention or offer gratitude for those who cultivated, prepared and brought the cacao to you, to the cacao plant, the spirit of cacao, or whatever else comes to you in the moment. 

 

A LITTLE TLC

Once the water is fully integrated, cover the cacao and leave it on the heat for a few minutes until it begins to form a cream – being sure to remove it from the heat as soon as you see the first tiny bubbles begin to form. It’s important not to let the cacao boil, as it will lose some of its benefits and medicinal properties.

 

SPICES, MILK and SWEETENER

This is a good time to add anything you would like to spice up or flavour your cacao. You can have it plain or add spices, milks or the sweetener of your choice. My personal preference is plain with cinnamon and cardamom. 

 

serving your cacao

Whether you want to connect with cacao alone, with a friend or with a group, taking the time to create some intention can go a long way to creating a profound experience for you and others.


If you feel called to it, having a dedicated mug from which you always drink your cacao is a lovely way to create a ritual for yourself. In my experience, holding the same cup in my hands each time I sit with cacao sends a signal to my body and mind that helps me settle and connect. Though not at all necessary, you may find this to a be a lovey little detail that will bring extra intention to your sessions. As with meditating in the same room every day, the vibration of your intention will likely accumulate in your mug over time and enrich your experience with cacao.

 

Drinking cacao alone is a beautiful way to tap into your creativity, connect with your emotions and with nature, and can be a wonderful support for your introspective or meditative practises.

 

Drinking cacao with a loved one or in a group, when done with intention and care, creates a space of connection from the heart. You may find yourself opening up and connecting more deeply than you are accustomed to. 

F.A.Q.

Please visit aynua.com/faq for a list of frequently asked questions about this cacao

Click on the Order button above and fill out the form. Please indicate how many tubes you would like to order of each size, and whether the order is for pick-up or delivery. If it is for delivery, please include your full mailing address so I can estimate delivery costs. Once I have received your order, I will verify that I have the quantities ordered in stock. If I am sold out of anything, I will contact you to adjust the order with you. I will then send you a payment request through PayPal. Your order will be shipped as soon as the payment has been completed. 

Please see our Cacao Preparation page for details.

I offer three different services with cacao. For one on one cacao sessions or cacao and TRE, please see my booking page. For Cacao and Breathwork ceremonies and retreats, please see my events page.

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