Addressing Concerns about Heavy Metals in Ceremonial Cacao

Addressing Concerns about Heavy Metals in Ceremonial Cacao

January 18, 2023

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.

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How to Avoid Cultural Appropriation when Sharing Cacao

How to Avoid Cultural Appropriation when Sharing Cacao

November 28, 2022

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.

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Stay Connected on Our New Mobile App

Stay Connected on Our New Mobile App

July 05, 2022

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.

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Price Changes Online and at Our Portland Cafe

Price Changes Online and at Our Portland Cafe

May 04, 2022

Due to recent inflation, supply issues, and other factors, a price increase took place on May 1, 2022 for most of our packaged products and cafe drinks.

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Why 'Fair Trade' Cacao Isn't Actually Fair Enough

Why 'Fair Trade' Cacao Isn't Actually Fair Enough

September 12, 2021

The Fair Trade movement is a step in the right direction. But when it comes to cacao (traded globally as "cocoa") and chocolate, the solution is definitely incomplete.

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How Often to Enjoy Ceremonial Cacao

How Often to Enjoy Ceremonial Cacao

January 27, 2021

This is a convenient guide with daily, weekly, and longer term recommendations for working with ceremonial cacao, whether you're enjoying it at home or attending cacao ceremonies.

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Win Ceremonial Cacao in Our Photo/Video Contest!

Win Ceremonial Cacao in Our Photo/Video Contest!

January 16, 2021

It's the middle of winter and most of us are still pretty isolated. Maybe you've been using our cacao at home for private rituals, as a coffee alternative, or even in our weekly Cacao Sharing Circle over Zoom. Now we want to see how you're using Soul Lift Cacao!

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Ceremonial Cacao Is About More than Just Genetics

Ceremonial Cacao Is About More than Just Genetics

January 14, 2021

Often in the craft cacao world we hear people talk about “ceremonial grade” cacao. But there's actually no grading system for cacao. And groups use the term "ceremonial cacao" to mean different things. Here's our take on it!

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Who Is Allowed to Work with Ceremonial Cacao?

Who Is Allowed to Work with Ceremonial Cacao?

October 13, 2020

All our Mayan indigenous sources say that anyone of any race or nationality who feels called to work with cacao is allowed to do so, if they do it with humility and respect. So what counts as respectful?

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Podcast Episodes with Soul Lift Cacao Founder Nick Meador

Podcast Episodes with Soul Lift Cacao Founder Nick Meador

July 17, 2020

Want a crash course in what ceremonial cacao is all about? Listen to one or more of these podcasts! Soul Lift Cacao founder Nick Meador has appeared on four podcasts so far in 2020. We’ll update this link with more as they appear!

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How Our Founder Turned His Life Around with Ceremonial Cacao

How Our Founder Turned His Life Around with Ceremonial Cacao

July 17, 2020

In a new article on Medium, Soul Lift Cacao founder Nick Meador tells the story of how ceremonial cacao came into his life and helped him overcome chronic illness.

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Addressing Concerns About Cultural Appropriation of Cacao

Addressing Concerns About Cultural Appropriation of Cacao

July 17, 2020

Soul Lift Cacao acknowledges the collective conversation that has arisen recently around claims of cultural appropriation of cacao and ceremonial practices connected to it. Here's our summary of many years of work in this area.

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