Dark Feminine Cacao
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Dark Feminine Cacao |
Our Story
Welcome to our cacao journey!
Not long ago, I found myself at a transformative women's retreat, seeking connection, reflection, and a deeper understanding of ourselves. It was here, amidst laughter, shared stories, and powerful moments of vulnerability, that I was introduced to the world of cacao. Little did I know, this humble bean would soon intertwine itself into the very fabric of my daily life.
My first taste of ceremonial cacao was nothing short of magical. Its rich, velvety texture and deep, complex flavors awakened my senses, but it was the profound sense of connection it fostered that truly captured my heart.
Inspired by that experience, I decided to integrate cacao into our daily evening ritual—a slow, intentional pause at the end of each day connecting with each other. As the sun sets and the world quiets, we gather our favorite mugs, prepare our ceremonial cacao, and take a moment to savor not just the drink but the shared experience of unwinding together, a catalyst for deeper conversations, and moments of gratitude. It’s a sacred time for reflection, joy, and mindfulness, where we reconnect with ourselves and each other amidst the whirlwind of life.
Beyond its emotional benefits, cacao offers a wealth of nutritional merits. Packed with antioxidants, magnesium, and iron, it supports heart health, boosts mood, and enhances cognitive function. Drinking cacao daily is not just a treat for the taste buds; it's a nourishing embrace for our bodies and minds, providing us with energy and vitality to embrace each day with enthusiasm.
Join us on this delightful journey as we explore the wonders of cacao, share delicious recipes, and deepen our connection to ourselves and our community. We invite you to slow down with us, savor the moment, and celebrate the joy of this incredible gift from nature.
With gratitude,
Olga and Mark
FAQs
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She works with the Dark Goddess and the Dark Moon, she is inner exploration, self knowing, honouring the earth and the seasons, sacred ritual and ceremony - she is an invitation to meet yourself just where you are - and be present.
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Ceremonial cacao is made from the whole cacao bean, nothing added or removed. Our cacao is grown in Peru by a co-op of small farmers using organic traditional farming methods and minimally processed. This is chocolate in its purest form.
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It sure is! Because our cacao is grown in the native region, without pesticides and has had little processing - it’s full of minerals, antioxidants and flavinols - Cacao is the most nutritionally complex super food available. Yes, this is chocolate but not as you’ve known it - full of sugar, artificial flavours, colours and preservatives.
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Cacao - Cacao beans have been removed from the pod, dried and ground to form a paste/solid block - our cacao is shaved/finely chopped and packaged. This is chocolate in its purest state, natural fats (cocoa butter) vitamins, minerals and antioxidants still abundant.
Cocoa - the cacao paste is processed further, cacao butter is removed, the remaining cacao is dried and ground to form the powdered cocoa that gets used to make commercial chocolate, drinking chocolate etc. The vitamins, minerals and antioxidants have been destroyed during the processing.
Even organic raw cacao powder has been highly processed.