Nature is our greatest teacher. To create a relationship with plants is to forge a partnership that nourishes the individual and the ecosystem. As earth stewards, we honor the gift of each plants unique energy signature, and feel gratitude for the learning, growth, and expansion plants facilitate.
Cacao is a nutrient-abundant superfood that offers antioxidants to nourish and energize the physical body, and uplifting neurochemicals to support emotional harmony. Rich in theobromine, which stimulates the cardiovascular system, cacao supports vascular health and enhances cognition.
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A one-ounce serving of ceremonial-grade Criollo Cacao nourishes body, mind, and heart!
Purchasing Keith’s Cacao?
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Single blocks, which are 16 one-ounce servings, are $55; if you choose to purchase five or more blocks, the price will reduce to $50 per block. Please note, since shipments of Keith’s Cacao will take about 5 to 7 days to arrive, we recommend opting-in for updates on your order to track your shipment!
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To learn more about cacao, review these frequently asked questions. To learn more about how to prepare for ceremony, please review the pre- and post-ceremony self-care guidelines.
Which Wild Minnow offerings Include plant spirit (cacao or tea) communion?
Full Moon Alignment, Plant Spirit Communion, and Dream Weaver Fire Ceremony
Why is cacao a superfood?
A one-ounce portion of cacao as part of your daily routine offers many benefits including increased mental focus and clarity, flowing creative energy, and lightness of spirit. As a superfood, it contains vitamins, minerals and antioxidants including magnesium, iron, and theobromine; it also contains phenylethylamine, the “chocolate amphetamine”, which naturally boosts dopamine, and thus mood!
essential nutrients including antioxidants, iron, and magnesium support heart health and cognition, with increased focus, clarity and creativity
theobromine stimulates cardiovascular system for sustained vitality (46.8 mg/g theobromine to 1.09 mg /g caffeine
neurochemicals elevate mood and promote a state of bliss, phenylethylamine boosts dopamine, while anandamide activates cannabinoid receptors
grounding energy gently awakens awareness, invites openness, and supports self-discovery and self-love
Cacao nourishes the physical body, harmonizes the emotional body, aligns the spiritual body, and activates the mental body, facilitating a state of flow that enhances one's alignment with, and refines one's receptivity to, Source energy. Those who choose pure, ceremonial-grade cacao experience an expanded heart-consciousness and enlivened intuition that supports and enhances everything from navigating a mountain path, to navigating the dynamics of interpersonal relationships in group meetings.
Are there health precautions or contraindications with cacao?
If you have high-blood pressure, or are taking an SSRI-based antidepressant or antipsychotic prescription, please send an email to connect@wildminnow.com so we can more deeply discuss the relationship between theobromine and the cardiovascular system, or how the MAO (Monoamine oxidase) inhibitors in cacao may interact with your prescription. Also, if you are pregnant or nursing, it will be important, as always, to listen to your body for guidance on how much to drink during the ceremony.
Where can I learn more about the benefits of cacao?
To learn more about Keith’s Cacao as a natural source of energy and facilitator of creativity, read these blog posts from Keith’s Cacao:
What is the history of cacao?
Rich in nutrients and antioxidants, pure cacao is a superfood with a rich history that predates the Mayan peoples (1000 BC - 250 AD). Spanning time, geography and cultures, cacao has held a special place in hearts; whether honored and imbibed in ceremony or sacrifice, in reverence of life or death, or even used as a means of currency, the spirit of cacao has shaped lives for generations upon generations. Beginning in the early 16th century, cacao was adapted by the Spanish into a sweet drink with the addition of sugar, and from there, with the introduction of processing (including pressing and tempering), the evolution of cacao to modern day chocolate began.
What makes Keith's Cacao special?
Meeting the Spirit of Cacao is always Divine timing. For Keith Wilson, this sacred greeting was one that catalyzed the revolution of his healing work, and also the spiritual use of cacao in our modern society. With honor to the land and for the people for over twenty years, Keith and his partner Barbara worked closely with indigenous families to bring pure, Criollo cacao -- birthed in the mountains under the canopy of the Guatemalan rainforests -- direct to open-hearted souls around the globe. As certified Keith's Cacao practitioners, Tonia and Jessica are honored to support Wild Minnow members with this sacred plant medicine. We choose Keith's Cacao, exclusively, for personal and ceremonial use, because we know that Keith's is ethically-sourced, fair-trade, 100% ceremonial grade cacao, and can trust that the cacao is handled with love and honor, from harvesting and toasting, to peeling and grinding.
To meet the team of women in San Marcos La Laguna, Guatemala that toast your cacao beans to perfection - in their homes - and for more information about Keith Wilson, visit our Keith’s Cacao playlist on YouTube.