Addressing Concerns about Heavy Metals in Ceremonial Cacao
Recently a lot of concern has arisen about the presence of heavy metals in chocolate and cacao. But to see the full truth, we have to look at the actual numbers to build a meaningful context.
How to Avoid Cultural Appropriation when Sharing Cacao
It's possible to share cacao outside of its historical context in a way that's ethical, responsible, and respectful of the originary stewards of cacao. Yet it's a nuanced matter that takes careful consideration and, sometimes, training.
Stay Connected on Our New Mobile App
We are thrilled to announce that we now have a FREE app on both iOS and Android! You can download it now for a more convenient experience ordering cacao, accessing your courses, and more.
Price Changes Online and at Our Portland Cafe
Due to recent inflation, supply issues, and other factors, a price increase took place on May 1, 2022 for most of our packaged products and cafe drinks.
Why 'Fair Trade' Cacao Isn't Actually Fair Enough
The Fair Trade movement is a step in the right direction. But when it comes to cacao (traded globally as "cocoa") and chocolate, the solution is definitely incomplete.
Cacao Cafe Appearances on Local TV News
Our cacao cafe opened in Portland, Oregon, on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Then on June 11, Soul Lift Cacao founder Nick Meador was on two TV news programs in one day. You can watch them here!
Video From Our Cacao Cafe Grand Opening
After three years as an online ceremonial cacao business, Soul Lift Cacao now has a physical business in Portland, Oregon! To commemorate the occasion, we hosted a Grand Opening celebration on June 14 and welcomed guests by Zoom video as well.
How Often to Enjoy Ceremonial Cacao
This is a convenient guide with daily, weekly, and longer term recommendations for working with ceremonial cacao, whether you're enjoying it at home or attending cacao ceremonies.
Win Ceremonial Cacao in Our Photo/Video Contest!
It's the middle of winter and most of us are still pretty isolated. Maybe you've been using our cacao at home for private rituals, as a coffee alternative, or even in our weekly Cacao Sharing Circle over Zoom. Now we want to see how you're using Soul Lift Cacao!
Ceremonial Cacao Is About More than Just Genetics
Often in the craft cacao world we hear people talk about “ceremonial grade” cacao. But there's actually no grading system for cacao. And groups use the term "ceremonial cacao" to mean different things. Here's our take on it!
Who Is Allowed to Work with Ceremonial Cacao?
All our Mayan indigenous sources say that anyone of any race or nationality who feels called to work with cacao is allowed to do so, if they do it with humility and respect. So what counts as respectful?
Podcast Episodes with Soul Lift Cacao Founder Nick Meador
Want a crash course in what ceremonial cacao is all about? Listen to one or more of these podcasts! Soul Lift Cacao founder Nick Meador has appeared on four podcasts so far in 2020. We’ll update this link with more as they appear!