Ceremonial Preparation with Conscious Cacao
Some cups accompany deep processes. Some flavors embrace you. And some cacaos are born not only from the earth, but from a clear intention of transformation.
That is how I met Conscious Cacao.
In 2024, during the Chocolate Expo in France, I discovered this project. As soon as I approached their stand, I felt an immediate connection—not only because of the extraordinary flavor of their chocolate, but also because of the energy of the people behind it: a couple who works with love, integrity, and deep respect for every step of the process.
A cacao rooted in the Andean Chocó
Conscious was born as an idea in Europe, but it takes shape in Ecuador, in the heart of the Andean Chocó.
There, surrounded by mountains and humid forests, grows a fine-aroma Nacional cacao cultivated by producers who honour the land and their communities.
This is not an ordinary cacao.
It is grown through regenerative agriculture, roasted at low temperatures, stone-ground with intention, and spiritually consecrated before reaching our hands.
What makes Conscious special?
It is not only its origin, or its flavor, or its process.
It is the consciousness behind it.
Conscious works for:
• The empowerment of women in cacao-growing communities
• The inclusion of people in vulnerable situations
• Access to mental-health programmes
• Zero-plastic and fully compostable packaging
• Responsible and intentional cacao production
And you can feel all of that in every cup.
Its flavor is balanced, slightly fruity, with a gentle acidity. It is not heavy nor overwhelming, and it digests with a softness that is uncommon even among Ecuadorian Nacional varieties.
How I recommend using it
When I want to connect more deeply with the medicine of cacao, I choose Conscious.
It is ideal for ceremonies, rituals, or personal moments of introspection.
Recommended ceremonial preparation
- 25 to 35 g of pure Conscious Cacao paste
- 180 ml of hot water (not boiling)
Mix, breathe, feel… allow yourself to be guided.
This cacao is a profound ally for breathwork, sound healing, meditation, or simply being in nature. You do not need anything else—its depth lies in its simplicity.
Benefits you can feel
Conscious Cacao preserves all the properties of pure ceremonial cacao:
• Rich in magnesium for the nervous and muscular system
• High in antioxidants for cellular protection
• Natural source of theobromine for steady, heart-centered energy
• Supports serotonin and melatonin production
• High iron and essential minerals
But above all, it is a plant that works from the heart.
And that… is unmistakable.
If you want to learn more
Here you can explore an in-depth article about Nacional cacao and other varieties, and you can experience this sacred cacao for yourself here: Conscious Cacao – Nacional from Ecuador
