If you're new to ceremonial cacao, welcome. You’re not just preparing a drink—you’re opening a doorway to clarity, connection, and emotional grounding. At AWKI, we honor the ancestral roots of cacao as sacred medicine. This guide will help you approach your first experience with knowledge, safety, and reverence.
Step 1: Choose Your Dose Mindfully
Gentle Experience – 10–20g
Ideal for first-timers or those seeking subtle heart-opening and mental clarity. This dose supports light meditation or daily intention-setting. Duration: ~15 minutes.
Deeper Journey – 25–40g
Recommended once you’ve experienced the gentle dose. This amount facilitates introspection, emotional release, and spiritual connection. Duration: 1–2 hours.
Note: Always start with 10g if you’re sensitive to caffeine or have any heart-related conditions.
Step 2: Traditional Preparation Method
You’ll need:
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10–40g of AWKI ceremonial cacao
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6–8 oz of warm water (~160–180°F / 70–80°C)
How to Prepare:
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Warm your water (don’t boil it).
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Add your cacao.
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Stir or whisk until smooth (no milk or sweeteners needed).
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Inhale deeply and connect with the aroma and intention.
AWKI’s ceremonial cacao carries natural notes of spices and fruits thanks to our heirloom Arriba Nacional cacao, grown regeneratively in Ecuador’s Chocó Andino region.
Step 3: Setting the Space
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Choose a quiet, uninterrupted space
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Light a candle or play gentle music
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Sit with your cacao, take a few deep breaths
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Set a clear intention (e.g., calm, focus, creativity)
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Sip slowly and mindfully
What to Expect During Your Ceremony
With 10–20g:
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A sense of warmth, grounded energy
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Enhanced emotional awareness and clarity
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Ideal for short meditations or morning intention rituals
With 25–40g:
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Deeper emotional release and spiritual insight
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A full-body sense of presence and creativity
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Perfect for inner work, journaling, or healing rituals
Why Choose AWKI Ceremonial Cacao?
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100% pure ceremonial-grade cacao – No sugar, dairy, or fillers
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Made with Arriba Nacional cacao, known for natural complexity
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Refined for 16 hours to preserve antioxidants and neuroactive compounds
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Sourced from regenerative cacao gardens in Ecuador
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Handcrafted and packed by local women in compostable materials
Unlike ordinary chocolate or stimulants, ceremonial cacao offers gentle clarity without the crash. It's not candy. It's connection.
Closing Advice
Start small. Let your body and heart guide you. With each ceremony, you’ll deepen your understanding of this sacred plant and how it can support your wellbeing.
If you’d like personal guidance on your first ceremony—or help selecting your cacao—our team is here to support you.
