Cacao
What is it?
The main intention of Cacao is to leave it in its most natural state, in order to preserve all of its precious nutrients, including antioxidants, healthy fats and minerals. The process of retaining traditional Cacao involves roasting the fermented cocoa beans at a gentle temperature, refining this into a paste, and finally molding the paste into a block ready for use.
Generally, the block is then cut into thick shavings and put into a blender with a preferred warmed liquid - for example, water, milk or plant-based alternatives. Ingredients such as cayenne, ginger, turmeric and maca powder are often included to enhance the healthy benefits to the body. And if you feel, natural sweeteners such as dates, agave, coconut sugar are perfect matches to sweeten up your Cacao.
The Purpose of Ceremony
Cacao is prepared as a healthy and energising beverage, with the intention to be shared and celebrated. During a traditional Cacao Ceremony, the Cacao is consumed and used as a mean to connect with others, recharge the soul and look inward to heal any emotions that we are eager to let go of or tap into. Ceremonies are often conducted in settings such as yoga studios, a peaceful outdoor area, or even at home during one’s daily routine.
Throughout the ritual, people will sit, drink cacao and learn about the spiritual and physical healing abilities of cacao. Intended to be a safe place, individuals may choose to meditate, sing or dance together in order to create a soul-healing and vibrant atmosphere, and of course, to make everyone feel connected. Some ceremonies may choose to include wellness activities such as yoga, reiki, or sound healing.
The keys for a successful Cacao Ceremony are quietness, focus, good company, good intentions, and most importantly, good Cacao!
The Benefits:
Opens your Heart, allowing you to deeply connect with yourself and others
Heightens Meditative State, bringing higher peace to the mind and soul
Develops Creativity, opening gateways to higher creative processes for work and leisure
Enhances Energy, for those feeling lethargic and/or overwhelmed
Clarifies the Mind, clearing mind fogginess and lingering thoughts
Brings Peace, allowing you to be at one with yourself and others
Heals the Body & Soul, of those struggling internally and externally
Vitality Cacao!
The benefits of consuming traditional Cacao, whether it’s within a ceremony or just for pure enjoyment, are abundantly clear and enticing. This is why we offer cacao for your benefit and pleasure at our Café at Vitality House. You’re free to customise it however best you like, and enjoy it in comfort of our co-work or wellness lounges.
