Ceremonial Cacao

Cacao is the super healthy, minimally processed form of chocolate. Cacao is made from the beans of the Theobroma Cacao tree. These beans are an important ingredient in chocolate and the only ingredient in our 100% Pure Ceremonial Grade Cacao. The words 'cacao' and 'cocoa' are sometimes used interchangeably, but they are not the same. Most chocolate and cocoa products (and even some labeled ‘cacao’) are heavily processed, stripping away beneficial nutrients and compounds. Our cacao is a 100% whole food, retaining the cacao butter and nutritional & spiritual value that nature intended when creating this powerful superfood.

While some cacao products do provide nutrients, they are often too caffeinated and over-processed to assist our bodies, minds, and spirits in meaningful ways. Most cocoa and cacao products are made from hybridized beans bred for high yield rather than for the energetic and spiritual properties found in Keith's Cacao. We carefully source cacao beans that are low in caffeine and high in active compounds that assist in heart opening, mental clarity, and deeper connection. We minimally process our beans by hand instead of machines, ensuring the full potency of cacao’s benefits is retained by not over-heating. Then we manually double-inspect to ensure that only the best, cleanest beans make it into our cacao. All of our cacao is handcrafted in the small community of San Marcos la Laguna, Guatemala, supporting over 30 families.

Keith's Cacao contains about as much caffeine as a decaf cup of coffee—less than 5 mg per 1-oz (28g) serving. We intentionally source cacao beans that are naturally low in caffeine but rich in theobromine, a gentle stimulant that supports energy, focus, and mood without the crash.

Keith's Cacao is gluten-free, vegan, and nutritionally dense. Each 1-oz serving provides over 100 mg of magnesium—a vital mineral for relaxation, muscle recovery, and nervous system support. With more than 750 mg of flavanols, Keith's Cacao is among the most flavanol-rich cacao products available, nourishing heart, brain, and whole-body health with every cup.

First break apart your solid block of Keith’s Cacao. Use a large knife to chop it into small pieces. To make one serving of cacao, combine 28 grams (1 oz) of the chopped cacao with about 200 ml (6 oz) of hot water (not boiling). Sweeten and spice as desired (try honey, vanilla, cinnamon, or cayenne). Stir the mixture with a whisk, a milk frother, or for the smoothest cacao, use a blender. Pour it into your favorite mug and enjoy! For more detailed preparation & storage instructions, recipes, and dosage guide, please visit our Quick Start Guide. 

When Keith first began working with cacao in 2003, he struggled to find consistently good cacao for inner work. So he created his own cacao with a higher standard for quality, purity, and potency, which he named Ceremonial Grade. This grade of cacao is carefully sourced and minimally processed to be ultra low in caffeine and ultra high in active compounds that can assist our personal and spiritual growth. Note: Other cacaos that call themselves "Ceremonial" today may not embody these qualities.