How Ancient Ceramics Are Changing the Story of Cacao
In the last 40 years there have been incredible findings that expand and clarify the use of cacao in the ancient cultures of what's now the Western Hemisphere.
Why We Closed Our Brick-and-Mortar Cacao Shop
A note from Soul Lift Cacao founder Nick Meador about the change to our local offerings that happened in November 2023.
Testing Ceremonial Cacao for Polyphenol Antioxidants
In order to continue revealing the difference between traditionally prepared cacao and other types of chocolate and "cocoa" products, we had Heart of the Earth ceremonial cacao tested for polyphenol antioxidants. The results amazed us!
How to Make an Iced Cacao Drink
Wondering how to make ceremonial cacao as an iced drink? Follow our easy step-to-step guide and you'll be enjoying a cold cacao drink in no time!
Announcing our 2023 Annual Report
Soul Lift Cacao is proud to present our first-ever Annual Report covering our efforts around impact, transparency, and ethics.
Meeting Ixquik Lopez Zavala, the Maker of La Noche Cacao
On February 25, 2023, we had a virtual meet-and-greet with Ixquik Lopez Zavala, the leader of the Utz K'aslemal cacao collective that makes La Noche cacao. Here you can watch the video recording.
Insider Tips for Traveling in Guatemala
Guatemala is a captivating and complex country where more and more people are traveling to learn about ceremonial cacao. Here are our tips for ensuring a great visit!
Testing Ceremonial Cacao for Mold and Mycotoxins
How do you know if cacao and chocolate are free of mold and mycotoxins? In order to make such claims there has to be proper laboratory testing. So that's what we did.
Ceremonial Cacao Lab Testing for Caffeine and Theobromine
There’s very little data out there about the content of caffeine and theobromine in 100% pure, artisanal, minimally processed cacao. So in 2022 we had all our cacao varieties tested. The results surprised us, to say the least.
Addressing Concerns about Heavy Metals in Ceremonial Cacao
Recently a lot of concern has arisen about the presence of heavy metals in chocolate and cacao. But to see the full truth, we have to look at the actual numbers to build a meaningful context.
How to Avoid Cultural Appropriation when Sharing Cacao
It's possible to share cacao outside of its historical context in a way that's ethical, responsible, and respectful of the originary stewards of cacao. Yet it's a nuanced matter that takes careful consideration and, sometimes, training.
Stay Connected on Our New Mobile App
We are thrilled to announce that we now have a FREE app on both iOS and Android! You can download it now for a more convenient experience ordering cacao, accessing your courses, and more.