How to prepare Cacao

Proportions:

• Everyday: 10-30 grams
• Ceremonial: 30-50 grams
• Recommended single serving in Guatemala: 28-42 grams

The less cacao, the less liquid:

• 10-30 grams of cacao – for 200-250 ml of liquid
• 30-50 grams – approx. 250-300 ml of liquid

Essential ingredients:

• Cacao – one of the healthiest plants in the world, containing its valuable fats – cacao butter, no need to add anything else.
• Water is sufficient or plant-based milk for flavor (almond, rice, coconut, oat), or even rose water or coconut water.
• Optional spices and sweeteners: cardamom, cinnamon, chili, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, salt, honey, maple syrup, agave syrup, dates, peanut butter

Step by step, our recommendation:

1. Measure the appropriate amount of cacao and crush, chop, or grate it
2. Heat the water (to 60-70 degrees, you can also boil or prepare cacao in a cooler version)
3. Combine cacao with water/milk in a vessel, blender cup, or pot
4. Add spices and sweeteners or leave plain
5. Stir until completely dissolved, use a stirrer or blend everything to a smooth consistency

Stop, celebrate the moment:

• Preparing cacao is a time to stop and do it as you like.
• Do it with respect for the moment, for yourself, and for the plant, to create an atmosphere.
• You can create an atmosphere, light incense, a candle or play music.
• Sip cacao, savoring every sip, discovering hidden flavor notes and stories.
• Have an intention and be with yourself, in meditation, creativity, a circle, on a walk, training, with others.

Be careful:

• you are allergic to cacao
• you are taking psychotropic drugs
• you are taking blood pressure medication
• you have heart problems
• you have a kidney stone
• be careful during pregnancy
• keep calm

The proportion depends on the individual caloric needs, food preferences and health of each person. You can also add cacao, e.g. to smoothies, muesli or oatmeal.