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3 Best Raw Cacao Products to Warm You Up

 

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What better way to spread warmth and joy this Christmas season than to share a cup of hot cacao with your loved ones? Surprise your family and friends with quality raw cacao that is not only delicious, but also packed with nutrients, minerals, and antioxidants. Who couldn’t use more of that?

Raw cacao is one of the best plant-based food sources of magnesium, a mineral most humans are deficient in nowadays. Raw cacao is also loaded with zinc, iron, calcium, beta-carotene, and omega-6 fatty acids, and contains 40x more antioxidants than 100 grams of blueberries!

Having a warm cup of raw cacao is also known to effectively improve mood as it helps with the production of serotonin, a naturally occurring ‘bliss chemical’ that helps us feel happier and well, fuzzier. Good for the mind and the body!

 

3 Most Popular Raw Cacao Products from Next Level

1. 100% Raw Cacao Drops - Ecuador 300 Gram

These certified organic Raw Cacao drops make it easier than ever to prepare delicious cacao drinks. They are easy to measure and melt, and you won’t have to spend any time cutting. Organic, minimally processed and made from the unique Arriba Nacional cacao bean, these drops easily dissolve in your beverage of choice while still containing all the good stuff, as Mother Nature intended. The Arriba Nacional cacao bean from which these drops are made is a unique variety, known for its exceptionally full flavor and fruity and floral aromas, captured in a creamy texture.

 

2. Cacao Paste - Peru 500g • Native Criollo

High-quality unburned and cold-pressed raw organic Cacao paste from Peru. Made from the finest native criollo beans, this cacao is exceptionally heart-opening and provides strong energy. Mayans called raw cacao the ‘food of Gods’, and it was a sacred medicine involved in their rituals and ceremonies. If you wish to experience the potency of what raw cacao can offer, this will be the right choice for you.

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3. Easy Instant Mix - Raw Cacao - Ceremonial Grade Powder

This Raw Cacao mix is perfect for people who would like to spice it up, and yet have things done easily! You will find that this raw cacao is delightfully easy to prepare and already includes heartwarming and mouthwatering spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, vanilla, and just a pinch of chili. To prepare a cup of warm cacao, all you must do is heat up water or your choice of milk, add the mix to it, and voila! Your drink is ready to tickle your tastebuds and allow you to get into a true Christmas spirit!

 

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The Gift of Raw Cacao

If you got inspired and saw a product that has piqued your interest, we encourage you to share it with your loved ones, and perhaps gift them an experience of a true raw cacao ceremony this holiday season! Raw Cacao ceremonies can bring people in a heartwarming and magical way, open each other’s hearts, and welcome a feeling of love and belonging. If you would like to learn how to host a raw cacao ceremony, we have a blog post for you -  7 easy steps for hosting a sacred cacao ceremony for yourself + ceremonial cacao recipe.

 
Annie Verkade is a writer at Next Level Smartshop with a background in philology. She writes about natural alternatives to pharmaceuticals, sleep support, and plant-based products. Her work also explores altered states of consciousness - both with and without psychedelics - as well as topics like astrology and lunar cycles, translating insights into clear, accessible content. She’s especially interested in how simple rituals and environment can shift how we feel (sometimes more than we expect). Outside of work, she enjoys photography, reading, bouldering, and travelling. Favourite products: Sagrada Madre incense, Mulungu, Sleep Tincture
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