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What Is Moksha Ceremonial Cacao Powder?

What Is Moksha Ceremonial Cacao Powder?

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A Christmas Eve Cacao Recipe

Christmas Eve calls for something warm and unhurried. This spiced drinking cacao recipe is rich, gently flavored, and made with pure cacao for a comforting cup that is not overly sweet.

Top-down view of a wooden bowl filled with cacao beans and cacao paste chunks on a textured dark countertop, illustrating raw cacao ingredients.

Does Cacao Have Caffeine? Here’s What You Need to Know

Curious if cacao gives you the same jolt as coffee? While it does contain a bit of caffeine, the real magic comes from theobromine — a gentler, longer-lasting compound that supports calm energy and focus. In this post, we explore the difference between cacao and coffee, break down the science behind your morning mug, and share why ceremonial cacao might be your new favorite ritual.

Lifecycle of cacao

Lifecycle of cacao

The cacao tree (Theobroma cacao) grows in tropical climates throughout the world. Cacao trees are small and delicate, growing to about 15-25 feet in height. The tree produces small, white...