Testing Ceremonial Cacao for Polyphenol Antioxidants

Testing Ceremonial Cacao for Polyphenol Antioxidants

agosto 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!

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How to Make an Iced Cacao Drink

How to Make an Iced Cacao Drink

maio 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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Announcing our 2023 Annual Report

Announcing our 2023 Annual Report

março 02, 2023

Soul Lift Cacao is proud to present our first-ever Annual Report covering our efforts around impact, transparency, and ethics.

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Meeting Ixquik Lopez Zavala, the Maker of El Cielo and La Noche Cacao

Meeting Ixquik Lopez Zavala, the Maker of El Cielo and La Noche Cacao

fevereiro 26, 2023

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.

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Insider Tips for Traveling in Guatemala

Insider Tips for Traveling in Guatemala

fevereiro 15, 2023

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!

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Testing Ceremonial Cacao for Mold and Mycotoxins

Testing Ceremonial Cacao for Mold and Mycotoxins

fevereiro 02, 2023

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.

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Ceremonial Cacao Lab Testing for Caffeine and Theobromine

Ceremonial Cacao Lab Testing for Caffeine and Theobromine

janeiro 24, 2023

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.

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Addressing Concerns about Heavy Metals in Ceremonial Cacao

Addressing Concerns about Heavy Metals in Ceremonial Cacao

janeiro 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

novembro 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

julho 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

maio 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

setembro 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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