Cacao is a magical, heart-opening medicine, the pure, original and unprocessed form of chocolate. It comes from the fruit pods of the Theobroma cacao tree, producing seeds known as cacao beans.

Celebrated as the "Food of the Gods," cacao has its roots in ancient Mayan and Aztec cultures, where it was used in spiritual rituals, celebrations and healing practices. Packed with extraordinary nutrients, antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins, cacao is a superfood that nourishes the body, mind, and spirit.

Cacao and cocoa both come from the same bean, but the way they’re processed is what makes them different. True cacao, like The Femme Blend, is made from the whole bean, preserving both the cacao powder and the cacao butter. This rich, creamy fat is essential for absorbing cacao’s medicinal properties in the body.

Most store-bought cocoa and chocolate products, however, have been heavily processed. The cacao butter is stripped away, leaving only the dry powder behind. Without the natural fat to carry the nutrients, the healing benefits of cacao are diminished. What’s left is often mixed with sugar, milk, and additives—making it a sweet treat, but no longer a sacred, medicinal food.

Whole cacao keeps the integrity, potency, and power of the plant intact, offering a truly nourishing experience for your body, mind, and spirit.

The cacao in The Priestess Blend is sourced from the Solomon Islands where it is grown by small-scale farmers in women-led cooperatives using sustainable, organic, and shade-grown practices. We work directly with producers like Cathliro Solomons and Queen Emma PNG, who harvest and sun-dry cacao beans within 30 days to preserve their medicinal potency. The cacao is then stone-ground and custom-blended in Aotearoa (New Zealand) by The Cacao Ambassador and Chelita Zainey, merging Pacific Island cacao with local and international rongoā (plant medicine). Each batch is co-created over months of intentional testing, infusing the blend with feminine wisdom, fresh potency, and deep spiritual purpose.