{"product_id":"ceremonial-cacao-by-truself-collective","title":"Ceremonial Cacao by TruSelf | Organic","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eTruSelf Ceremonial Cacao – A Sacred Pause in Every Cup\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTruSelf Ceremonial Cacao is more than a drink. It’s an invitation to pause.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEthically sourced from Peru and hand-packed with intention in Northern NSW, this 100% organic Criollo cacao paste turns an everyday cup into a simple ritual to \u003cstrong\u003eslow down, set an intention and reconnect with yourself\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwap your coffee for cacao. Take it outside. Journal with it. Meditate. Or simply wrap both hands around your cup and give yourself ten quiet minutes before the day takes over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is cacao for real life. \u003cstrong\u003eNot perfection. Presence.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA mindful coffee alternative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - turn your morning cup into a moment for yourself\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% organic ceremonial cacao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - pure Peruvian Criollo cacao paste\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNothing added\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - no added sugar, fillers or preservatives\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich \u0026amp; creamy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - naturally retains the cacao bean's cacao butter\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGluten free \u0026amp; vegan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - naturally dairy and soy free\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaleo \u0026amp; keto friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - simple, single-ingredient cacao\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEthically sourced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - cultivated in Peru and hand-packed in Northern NSW\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether life feels too fast, you're moving through change, or you're simply craving a more intentional start to your day, cacao gives you a reason to stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake the cup. Take the moment. Come back to yourself.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eChoose Your Ritual\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e180g Gentle Beginning – $22\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 9 x 20g serves | \u003cstrong\u003e$2.44 per cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for discovering ceremonial cacao and starting your first ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e400g Daily Ritual – $40\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 20 x 20g serves | \u003cstrong\u003e$2.00 per cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor making cacao part of your everyday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e800g Ceremony Pack – $75\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 40 x 20g serves | \u003cstrong\u003e$1.88 per cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe best value for your regular cacao ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Prepare Ceremonial Cacao\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlice or grate approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20–40g of cacao paste per cup\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you chop your cacao from the block, slow down and use the moment to \u003cstrong\u003eset an intention for your ritual or the day ahead\u003c\/strong\u003e. It might be something you want to focus on, how you want to feel, or simply a reminder to be present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd hot, but not boiling, water or your favourite milk and stir or blend until smooth and creamy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it pure, or add cinnamon, raw honey, coconut sugar or your preferred sweetener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen make the moment your own. \u003cstrong\u003eJournal. Meditate. Sit outside. Breathe. Or simply wrap your hands around your cup and enjoy a few quiet minutes to yourself.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ritual begins before the first sip.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no right way to create your ritual. 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Nothing added. Nothing removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Ceremonial Cacao compare to Supermarket Hot Chocolate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot all cacao drinks are created equal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMany supermarket drinking chocolates and hot chocolate mixes contain added sugar alongside cocoa powder and, depending on the product, ingredients such as milk solids, glucose syrup, flavours, starches, thickeners or emulsifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTruSelf Ceremonial Cacao is different.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIt's made from \u003cstrong\u003e100% organic Peruvian Criollo cacao paste. One ingredient. Nothing added. Nothing removed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike cocoa powder, ceremonial cacao paste retains the cacao bean's naturally occurring cacao butter rather than having much of it separated during processing. This creates its naturally rich, creamy and full-bodied character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTruSelf Ceremonial Cacao\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% cacao paste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo added sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo fillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo preservatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo dairy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo artificial flavours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally occurring cacao butter retained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMany supermarket hot chocolate mixes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine cocoa powder with other ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOften contain added sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay contain milk solids, starches, flavours or other additives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre formulated primarily to create a sweet chocolate drink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't powdered hot chocolate with a wellness label. \u003cstrong\u003eIt's whole cacao, simply prepared.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is ceremonial cacao?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCeremonial cacao is whole cacao made into a paste rather than cocoa powder. TruSelf is made from 100% Peruvian Criollo cacao paste, retaining its naturally occurring cacao butter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does ceremonial cacao taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich, deep and intensely chocolatey. Because TruSelf contains no added sugar, it isn't sweet like traditional hot chocolate. Add your favourite milk or a little sweetness if you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs ceremonial cacao a good alternative to coffee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can be a beautiful alternative if you want to change your ritual. Rather than trying to imitate coffee, cacao gives you a rich, warming drink around which you can create a slower, more intentional start to the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes ceremonial cacao contain caffeine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Cacao naturally contains some caffeine as well as theobromine. Individual sensitivity varies, so consider beginning with a smaller amount if you're particularly sensitive to stimulants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen is the best time to drink ceremonial cacao?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhenever it fits your ritual. Enjoy it in the morning, while journalling or meditating, or as an afternoon reset. If you're sensitive to stimulants, you may prefer not to drink it close to bedtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to meditate or have a cacao ceremony?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot at all. Your ritual can be as simple as making a cup and taking ten quiet minutes for yourself. Journal, meditate, sit outside, set an intention or simply enjoy your cacao.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI've never tried ceremonial cacao. 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TruSelf contains \u003cstrong\u003eone ingredient: 100% ceremonial-grade cacao paste\u003c\/strong\u003e, with no added sugar, dairy, fillers or artificial flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store ceremonial cacao?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep the pouch sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat. 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