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Cacao Allies: 5 Ways for Non-Indigenous People to Stay Ethical

February 08, 2025

Authentic ceremonial cacao has a lot to offer the world. Yet as this modern ceremonial cacao movement grows, there are lingering questions about how to share it in an ethical way. Here are 5 tips on how to do that!

How Tariffs Would Affect Mitla Ceremonial Cacao

February 03, 2025

A blanket tariff on Mexican imports would have a devastating effect on the cost of Mitla ceremonial cacao, which is grown in Chiapas and prepared in Oaxaca.

Introduction to Cacao Pods

January 17, 2025

Most people never see what comes before a cacao block, or even a drink. And it's a shame, because it can help us appreciate cacao more fully! Here's your chance to learn about cacao pods.

Why Heart of the Earth Cacao's Price Has Jumped

January 10, 2025

The price of Heart of the Earth cacao has risen a lot recently. Some factors are the same for all our cacao. Yet this unique case also helps to explain our whole model of sourcing authentic ceremonial cacao.

Confronting Ethical Abuse by the So-Called "Mayan Wisdom Project"

November 30, 2024

This is the story of how we helped Mayan spiritual guides express how they felt exploited by a non-indigenous company... and how we became a target of intimidation in the process. It's a cautionary tale.

The "Big Chocolate" Industry is in Chaos

April 08, 2024

You may have heard that chocolate prices are going up... but what does that actually mean? And will it affect the cacao you get from Soul Lift?

Ceremonial Cacao and Psilocybin Mushrooms: Historical Overlap and Therapeutic Synergy

April 05, 2024

For thousands of years, ceremonial cacao and psilocybin mushrooms have been used by indigenous groups in Latin America. Now cacao presents potential advantages for administration methods and therapeutic effect in modern psilocybin therapies.

Why Fermentation Length Matters for Ceremonial Cacao

January 16, 2024

Fermentation is an important step in cacao preparation and has a big effect on the flavor and aroma of the finished product. But how does it actually work?

How Ancient Ceramics Are Changing the Story of Cacao

December 04, 2023

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

November 11, 2023

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

August 29, 2023

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

May 14, 2023

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!

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Deep, Rich, Grounded

Deep, Rich, never disappoints. You can tell this blend is matched with the heigth of the full moon! 🌕

Wonderful space with amazing people

The experiment at the new Soul Lift Cacao was amazing. The space is very welcoming, cozy and quiet. The cacao was delicious too!

LavaLove Cacao is My #1 Favorite

I had the great gift of meeting Iziais, the founder of LavaLove Cacao, in Peru. He is a true gem of a healer and I wholeheartedly know that his work with Cacao is in absolute integrity. Each day that I drink LavaLove I feel connected to his loving prayers and songs. I feel connected tot he land and to volcanoes. I feel connected in my heart and am supported by LavaLove cacao to ignite my inner fires and manifest my deepest dreams. Thank you Iziaias and LavaLove Cacao for being such good medicina!

Good ****

Tastes great!

The best

So good! Got my whole family addicted to it! Makes me feel good instead of jittery like coffee and the flavor is so much better