How to Make a Cacao Drink: Hot, Iced & Ceremonial

Wondering how to prepare drinking cacao at home? The best method depends on which cacao you have. Our Artisan Drinking Cacao is a lightly sweetened blend for hot or iced chocolate, while our Ceremonial Cacao is 100% cacao for a slower, more personal ritual. Here are the preparation methods for each product.

Artisan Drinking Cacao: hot chocolate

1. Combine 20 g of the cacao blend with 2 tablespoons of warm water to form a paste.
2. Add 180 ml of warm water or milk of choice.
3. Whisk well for a velvety-smooth consistency.

Our Artisan blend contains organic ceremonial-grade raw cacao, organic panela, organic vanilla powder and pink Himalayan salt. Taste it before adding extra sweetener.

Artisan Drinking Cacao: iced chocolate

1. Mix 20 g of cacao blend with 2 tablespoons of warm water to form a paste.
2. Blend with 150 ml cold milk and ice until smooth and frothy.

Ceremonial Cacao: a warm cacao ritual

1. Measure 10–20 g of Ceremonial Cacao. We recommend 10 g for a gentle daily ritual or 20 g for a rich, bold experience.
2. Combine it with 2 tablespoons of warm water to form a paste.
3. Add 150 ml of hot water or plant milk at 60–70°C. Do not use boiling liquid.
4. Optional: add a pinch of chilli, cinnamon or turmeric and sweeten with your preferred natural sweetener.
5. Whisk, froth or blend until velvety and well combined.

We recommend plant-based milks, as dairy may curdle or mask the cacao’s flavour. Sip slowly and make a little space for the moment. 

Which cacao drink is right for you?

Choose Artisan Drinking Cacao for an easy to blend hot chocolate or iced drink. Choose Ceremonial Cacao when you want to decide your own serving strength and savour the flavour of pure cacao. 

Which cacao should you choose?

Artisan Drinking Cacao is your ready-to-make choice for hot or iced chocolate. Ceremonial Cacao is pure cacao, with a serving size you can adjust to suit your ritual. 

Whichever cup you choose, take a moment to enjoy it at your own pace.