Cacao Recipes

Three cacao recipes for home use. The recipes were written after 15 years of experience in preparation of cacao for ceremonies designated for individuals, couples and groups of hundreds

It is most recommended to prepare a spice broth, in order to properly honor the cacao. Prepare a small pot with boiling water (two standard cups), and put two slices of chopped ginger, a cinnamon stick, four kernels of cardamom, four English peppercorns, and a hint of chili in there. Cook the broth on low fire for five minutes, then turn the stove off. Let the pot cool down for a minimum of five minutes. Pour half a cup of  almond rice milk, add a spoon of coconut oil and two spoons of date honey/maple syrup/agave. Finally, add four spoons of powdered cacao. Stir it all together with good intentions, attention and lots of love.

The Honored Cup

It is most recommended to prepare a spice broth, in order to properly honor the cacao. Prepare a small pot with boiling water (two standard cups), and put two slices of chopped ginger, a cinnamon stick, four kernels of cardamom, four English peppercorns, and two slices of lemon zest in there. Cook the broth on low fire for five minutes, then turn the stove off. Let the pot cool down for a minimum of five minutes. Add four spoons of powdered cacao. Stir it all together with good intentions, attention and lots of love. It’s important to remember that we don’t add sweetener in this recipe, and so the cacao is closer to its original flavor, which is reminiscent of soil, and is intense and slightly bitter. This is my favorite way of drinking cacao.

The Authentic Cup

Boil water in a kettle, and pour a quarter cup of almond rice milk with two spoons of powdered cacao. Add a spoon of two spoons of date honey / maple syrup / agave, and stir it all together with good intentions, attention and lots of love.

The Quick Cup
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And on a personal note…

I warmly recommend preparing the cacao via the cooking method, by preparing the broth. This process allows you to experience the potency of this medicine and 'cleanse your tools' to receive its light. It involves a preparation ritual, contact with raw materials, stirring with intention and prayer. You can also sing and play music during the process if it feels right. This preparation process is a kind of ceremony that enables you to arrive at our shared ceremony open, attuned and prepared, and so your intentions and personal journey have greater strength and direction. If you have the option of using organic raw cacao powder, it is preferable. Those who are interested in doing so can pick up a bag of ceremonial cacao powder, free of charge. Collection points will be in Pardes Hana and Tel Aviv. Love, Shachar Caspi

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