Ceremonial Cacao Starter Packs: Don't know where to start?
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Not sure which ceremonial cacao variety to choose, or never tried whole-bean cacao before (as opposed to cacao powder)?
Start with 85 g bags of our award-winning varieties and let your taste buds decide which one is for you. You’ll be sampling some of the highest-quality single-origin cacao in the world, in its purest form.
*Each 85 g bag contains roughly 3–7 serves, depending on your chosen dose.
CACAO CONTAINS CAFFEINE
Soma Cacao contains between 17 - 45mg caffeine per standard 25g serve (the equivalent of a cup of weak black tea). For more info, visit this page.
The Mayans called cacao “the food of the gods”. Along with its rich history of ritualistic and medicinal use, cacao’s crown jewel is theobromine: a gentle, long lasting stimulant that energises us like caffeine, without punishing us with brain-fog and jittery hands later in the day. It’s also rich in essential minerals and produces mood-boosting bioactive compounds - dopamine, serotonin, anandamide (the 'bliss molecule') and P.E.A, an antidepressant also known as the 'love drug'.
For more health benefits including scientific sources, visit our cacao benefits page.
INGREDIENTS:
- 2-3 Tbs Soma Cacao
- 110 mL hot water
- 50 mL milk (we like oat milk)
- 1-2 tsps sweetener (honey, coconut sugar, or maple syrup work great)
METHOD:
Blend all ingredients together using a blender, milk-frother, or whisk. Inhale, sip slowly, and savour!
Cacao powder (or cocoa powder) has undergone intensive processing to extract cacao butter from the paste. This leaves the cacao chalkier and more insipid, and also reduces the fat content, which is vital for the transmission of the neuro-active substances. Studies have proven the widely used method to produce cocoa powder (dutch-processing) significantly decreases the levels of compounds with positive physiological effects.
Our cacao contains the entire cacao bean (excluding the husk/shell). We add nothing, we take nothing away, maintaining the highest concentration of antioxidants, essential minerals, and bliss-inducing compounds.
As an energy source cacao feels more gentle, long-lasting and smooth, while coffee is intense, fast-acting and short-lived. This is because caffeine is a nervous system stimulant, and it produces cortisol, the stress hormone, which can lead to the jitters and anxiety. By contrast, cacao's active ingredient, theobromine, reduces cortisol. This helps us to relax. Cacao also stimulates the cardiovascular system, and opens our blood vessels. This helps blood flow more freely, sends more oxygen through the body, and lowers our blood pressure. We’ve elaborated on this in a recent blog post.
Ceremonial Cacao refers to a premium, pure cacao that is ethically sourced from small family-run sustainable farms.
Ceremonial cacao is made from a single ingredient, whole cacao beans, with nothing added or removed. This is what distinguishes is from cacao powder: a product that has the highly prized cacao butter removed.
Our cacao is minimally processed to retain the highest concentration of antioxidants, bliss-inducing compounds and essential minerals.
Our sourcing methods disrupt the commodity cacao supply chain, which notoriously cuts corners and is notoriously corrupt.
We offer 30-day returns and exchanges on unopened items — you’ll cover return postage for change of mind, and we’ll cover it if we made a mistake. Full details here: Returns & Exchanges Policy
Our cacao contains just one ingredient: 100% pure cacao paste. Nothing added, nothing removed.
For a breakdown of macronutrients visit our nutritional info page.
Peruvian and Solomon Islands Origins: Processed in facilities certified free from nuts, gluten, soy and dairy.
All Other Origins: While cacao is naturally free of common allergens, these products may contain traces of nuts, gluten, soy and dairy as they are processed in facilities that also handle these allergens.
You can find our shipping policy here.
PREMIUM CACAO: SEASONAL BY NATURE
Nothing in nature is standardised, and no batch of cacao is the same.
Like vintage wine or local honey, our cacao changes slightly from batch to batch shaped by season, farm & terroir, fermentation, and roasting profiles. These variations are the hallmark of premium, small-batch cacao.
Read more about why no two cups of Soma Cacao is the same here.
*There's a small chance your cacao may melt and resolidify during transit. Rest assured, it's still perfectly fine—just let it fully solidify at room temperature and chop it up. Many brands sell cacao this way - in a block - we simply shave it for a little added convenience.
High-quality ceremonial cacao starter pack offering variety sampling from different origins. Customers praised the "smooth and tasty" flavors, with Daintree and Peru being popular favorites. Most found it "creamy and delicious" with health benefits. Some noted difficulty dissolving without a blender/whisk and higher price point. Excellent service reported.
I have been sampling for about 2 weeks now and enjoy each variety, especially the Daintree. I also purchased the whisk which is powerful and rechargeable, fantastic for blending smooth deliciousness. The wooden spoon is also a great addition to my morning ritual, making the whole experience feel indulgent and special. I love my Soma Cacoa mornings!
Very nice - loving the taste. The real deal
I love all of them. There is a debate in our house on which is the best. Each has a favourite.It is a great idea to be able to try all the different ones. The hard part is deciding what will be our next order.
Very happy with product easy to prepare and is delicious.
Amazing, i am obsessed and i just want more and more. Great communication throughout the delivery of it.
Enjoying my Soma Cacao each morning. Purchased the sample pack as I already tried the Krakar and loved that. Still don't have a favourite. Not using a sweetener but might try different milk options next. It certainly is calming.....only problem is my partner would make me a coffee before but he is not interested in learning how to make my Ceremonial Cacao.
Incredible flavor
I love my soma cacao. Starts the day right and nice in the late afternoon as well.
Great product, excellent service love that I can buy the sample packs so I can decide on a favourite, very hard to pick a favourite but Cacao from the Daintree would be so far.
Also purchased Camu Camu, Maca, Mesquite and Lucuma powders.
All excellent quality will definitely be buying from Soma again.
Beautiful taste even without a sweetner, very comforting on a cold winter day.
I researched for a very long time after my supplier started charging huge amounts for shipping. I went back and forth and finally landed here. I got the taster pack and have loved the Peruvian and Mexican blends the most (am rebuying) and thoroughly enjoyed trying the others. A wonderful business that is easy to deal with, order from and has very high quality ingredients. Thank you!!!
I love these delicious cacao drinks, such a wonderful calming treat. I will be purchasing again.
Before this I was using Cacao Powder from the grocery store, and I’ll never be going back, Soma Cacao it’s much more tasty and enjoyable! I didn’t know what I was missing!
I only received my pack a few days ago because of the Xmas time, so have only tried one pack so far which I have found DEVINE. AT LEAST JUST BY LOOKING AT THE CONTENTS you can tell it’s the real thing.
Good on you guys for having a go. I’ll be buying more & will spread the word.
I think this selection is a super idea as you can try all the flavours.
THANKYOU
Narelle
I moved to cacao during my health reset phase, slowly cutting out my caffeine addiction (3-4 cups!) and replacing it with a more mindful practice of cacao. I have ordered many varieties and types from various places over the months and none have been quite as delicious, rich and effective to help me curb the cravings for coffee like this brand of Cacao. I love the companies ethos, info on the website and enjoy the luxurious texture and taste. I will often mix between a few varieties depending on my mood and tastes. On my second order now, no more coffee daily for me (except for occasional cafe brekkie dates as they don’t usually serve cacao). I have finally found The One!
I do not wish to use a blender. I was hoping for an easier mix. I tried but do not like this.
Hey Liandre, We’re sorry to hear this wasn’t quite the right fit for you.
Soma Cacao is cacao paste rather than a pre-prepared powder, so it behaves a little differently when making a drink. Cacao paste contains the whole cacao bean, including both the cacao solids and the naturally occurring cacao butter, which is what gives it its rich, creamy texture and full-bodied flavour.
Because it isn’t a powdered instant mix, it does need to be melted into hot liquid and blended, whisked or frothed to create the smoothest result. We understand that this may not suit everyone, especially if you were hoping for something that simply stirs in quickly.
Thank you for giving it a try and for sharing your honest feedback with us.
Smooth and tasty
A great pack to sample each country's ceremonial cacao! Each pack is a great size too. Communication and service from Soma was exceptional and shipping was fast. Definitely a repeat customer!
Excellent quilty cacao I purchesed quite a few times now very happy you can taste the quality othis product highly recommended
Beautiful cacao.
Amazing product. I especially enjoy the fruity notes from the Daintree cacao. I heat up coconut water and add it, so delicious!!!
Very good quality cacao. I loved to try different tastes, but I’m glad that I did found my favorite. 🤩
Always great….thats why i keep ordering
Excellent qualitiy - beautiful drink
Always enjoy my order from Soma Cacao Australia.