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Video From Our Cacao Cafe Grand Opening

June 14, 2021

After three years as an online ceremonial cacao business, Soul Lift Cacao now has a physical business in Portland, Oregon! To commemorate the occasion, we hosted a Grand Opening celebration on June 14 and welcomed guests by Zoom video as well.

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.

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!

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!

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?

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!

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.

Soul Lift Cacao Statement on COVID-19

July 17, 2020

Soul Lift Cacao is focused on your health and well-being at all times. But that’s especially true during the current global health situation. The FDA has said there’s no evidence that covid-19 could be transmitted by food or beverage products.

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.

What is a Cacao Ceremony?

July 17, 2020

A cacao ceremony isn’t what most people think it is. In this video, Soul Lift Cacao founder Nick Meador first defines a “ceremony.” Then he runs through the common flow of a cacao ceremony as he leads it.

Talking Cacao Trade Ethics with a Mayan Cacao Ally

July 09, 2020

Soul Lift Cacao founder Nick Meador talks with Enjoly Mar, an assistant and student of Mayan indigenous tribes in Guatemala.

How to Tell if Cacao is 'Ceremonial'

July 09, 2020

We often hear the question, "What's the difference between ceremonial cacao and what I can get at the health food store?" In this video, Soul Lift Cacao founder Nick Meador shares his best response.

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