In 1824, 22-year-old Quaker John Cadbury opened a shop at 93 Bull Street, Birmingham, selling drinking cocoa he prepared himself. In 1831 he bought a warehouse in Crooked Lane to manufacture chocolate, and opened a factory in 1846. In...

Ceremonial cacao isn’t an indulgence; it’s a superfood with profound cognitive benefits, perfect for those looking to maintain productivity and well-being during a demanding workday. Whether it’s through enhancing focus, improving mood, or reducing stress,...

If you’ve ever found yourself wired from too many cups of coffee, you know the feeling: a pounding heart, jittery nerves, and fast-paced chatter that your colleagues gently nudge you to dial down. Fortunately, with...

Hint: It’s nothing woowoo.  Ever wonder why Soma Cacao offers a richer, more potent experience than many mass-market cacao powders? The answer lies not just in ethical sourcing from award-winning, single-origin farms but in the intentional...

Ceremonial cacao is more than just an ancient beverage; it is a nutrient-rich food with scientifically validated health benefits. Below, we delve into the proven health benefits of cacao, drawing upon recent scientific research. 1....

We’ve sadly been conditioned to think of anything chocolatey as a treat—something indulgent, or even a little bit naughty. But this narrative doesn’t quite apply when we’re talking about 100% pure, unprocessed cacao. Commercial chocolate,...

We know that many of you have made the switch from coffee to cacao to help with anxiety, and it’s not surprising given the effects caffeine can have on the nervous system. In Australia alone,...

As a nootropic (a cognitive enhancer), cacao offers significant benefits for brain health and function. Packed with an array of compounds, including anandamide (the bliss molecule), phenylethylamine, tryptophan, magnesium, vitamins, minerals, antioxidant flavonoids, and prebiotics,...

For much of my early adult life, I experienced mild, background anxiety. It wasn't debilitating or obvious, but it simmered in the background—a subtle tightness in my chest and throat, an uneasy churning sensation in...