Shen & Root​
Golden Cacao
A warming ritual to ground the body and settle the senses.Golden Cacao is a ceremonial-style cacao blend infused with traditional warming spices, created for moments when the body is craving comfort, steadiness, and warmth. Rich, aromatic, and gently spiced, this blend is designed for slow sipping and grounding rituals.
Our ceremonial cacao is sourced from small-scale indigenous farming communities in Peru, where cacao is cultivated with deep respect for land, culture, and tradition. Naturally full-bodied and comforting, cacao has long been enjoyed in ritual settings for its grounding, warming presence.
This blend is gently spiced with cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, cardamom, clove, and nutmeg — spices traditionally used in food and drink across many cultures for their warmth, aroma, and depth of flavour. Together, they create a balanced cacao that feels soothing rather than stimulating, inviting the body to soften and settle.
Golden Cacao is an invitation to slow down, ground into the body, and reconnect through warmth and ritual.
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Benefits & Experience
• Warming and comforting
• Grounding and steadying
• Aromatic, gently spiced flavour
• Ideal for cooler days or morning rituals
• Designed for slow, mindful moments
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Ingredient highlights
Ceremonial cacao
Naturally rich in magnesium and antioxidants. Often associated with gentle mood support, circulation, and steady energy.
Cinnamon
Traditionally used to support blood sugar balance, circulation, and digestive comfort.
Ginger
Well known for its anti-inflammatory properties and traditionally used to support digestion, nausea, and circulation.
Turmeric
Widely recognised for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and traditionally used to support joints, digestion, and overall vitality.
Cardamom
Traditionally used to support digestion, reduce bloating, and provide a calming, aromatic effect.
Clove
Naturally antimicrobial and antioxidant. Traditionally used to support digestion and oral health.
Nutmeg
Traditionally used in small amounts to support relaxation, digestion, and nervous system calm.
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Ingredients
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Ceremonial cacao, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, cardamom, clove, nutmeg
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Preparation
Add the contents of one pouch (40g) to 150–200ml hot water or plant milk.
Stir gently while warming. Sweeten or spice further if desired.
Sip slowly and mindfully.
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