FAQs

Ceremonial cacao is cacao made from the whole cacao bean, including its naturally occurring cacao butter.

The term “ceremonial cacao” does not have one universal certification. For us, it describes pure, minimally processed cacao, made with intention and care throughout every stage of its journey. From the way it is cultivated and prepared in Mexico to the way it is shared and enjoyed, every step reflects care, respect for its origins and traditions, and the intention to create moments of connection and presence.

SYNC Cacao is made in Mexico by Cacao Colibrí using pure Criollo cacao, a rare and highly valued cacao variety known for its delicate flavour and aromatic complexity.

It contains one ingredient: 100% pure cacao, with no added sugar, additives or fillers. Because the whole cacao bean is preserved, including its naturally occurring cacao butter, it has a rich, nuanced flavour and a naturally smooth, creamy texture.

Cocoa powder is made by pressing much of the cacao butter out of the cacao bean. SYNC Cacao keeps the whole bean, including its naturally occurring cacao butter, which gives it its solid form and creamy texture.

Hot chocolate products also commonly contain sugar, milk powder, flavourings or other ingredients. SYNC Cacao contains only pure cacao.

Ceremonial cacao can become part of an intentional morning, a moment of reflection, a shared ceremony or simply a pause in your day.

Pure cacao naturally contains antioxidants, minerals and compounds such as theobromine. Combined with a mindful ritual, it can create space to slow down, reconnect and return to the present moment.

Cacao naturally contains a small amount of caffeine, but its defining compound is theobromine. It carries a gentle energy that feels uplifting, clear and focused, without the sharper lift that caffeine can bring.

Yes. SYNC Cacao contains one ingredient: 100% pure cacao. It contains no dairy, gluten, added sugar or animal-derived ingredients.

Our cacao comes from Tabasco, Mexico, where cacao has been cultivated for generations. It is handcrafted by Cacao Colibri,using cacao grown within the region’s tropical environment and long-standing cacao culture.

Cacao has a real, active effect on the body, so we always recommend speaking with a doctor first if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication. For most people, it is a gentle companion to a daily or weekly practice of presence.

Yes. Our cacao is grown in Southern Mexico and certified organic and ecological. Working with Cacao Colibri, we source it through fair trade practices that support the producers who grow it, so every step, from the earth it grows in to the cup in your hands, carries the same care we bring to the ritual itself.