Why Real Ceremonial Cacao Blocks Have Swirls and Blotches

Why Real Ceremonial Cacao Blocks Have Swirls and Blotches

Dezember 10, 2025

Irregular markings on a cacao block are not only common, but a sign that you're holding the real thing: authentic ceremonial cacao!

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Shipping Update: We're Upgrading to Serve You Better

Shipping Update: We're Upgrading to Serve You Better

August 01, 2025

In an effort to improve your experience of receiving orders, we’re making a huge change to how our products are shipped.

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The Price of Authenticity and Accountability in Ceremonial Cacao

The Price of Authenticity and Accountability in Ceremonial Cacao

Mai 18, 2025

For years, the true value of authentic ceremonial cacao has been artificially suppressed. Soul Lift Cacao is proud to contribute to a historic correction.

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How to Make a Cup of Ceremonial Cacao

How to Make a Cup of Ceremonial Cacao

März 03, 2025

This video shows step-by-step how to make a cup of cacao using modern equipment. Once you get the hang of it, you'll be glad you chose authentic ceremonial cacao!

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

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

Februar 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!

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How Tariffs Would Affect Mitla Ceremonial Cacao

Februar 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.

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Introduction to Cacao Pods

Introduction to Cacao Pods

Januar 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.

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Why Heart of the Earth Cacao's Price Has Jumped

Why Heart of the Earth Cacao's Price Has Jumped

Januar 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.

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

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.

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Ceremonial Cacao and Psilocybin Mushrooms: Historical Overlap and Therapeutic Synergy

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.

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Why Fermentation Length Matters for Ceremonial Cacao

Why Fermentation Length Matters for Ceremonial Cacao

Januar 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?

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How Ancient Ceramics Are Changing the Story of Cacao

How Ancient Ceramics Are Changing the Story of Cacao

Dezember 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.

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