Cacao is delicious on its own with water, this is the best way to truly taste the pure flavors within the cacao.
There are so many possibilities to explore, it can truly become your own creation.
Here are some ideas to mix and match, have fun!
Spices:
Cayenne
Cardamom
Nutmeg
Vanilla
Cinnamon
All spice
Cloves
Anise
Pumpkin spice
Ginger
Turmeric
Black pepper
Sea salt
Chili
Fats:
Cacao butter
Coconut oil
Hemp seeds
Nut & seed butters- such as cashew, macadamia, almond, pistachio, hazelnut, etc.
Ghee
Mylks:
Coconut milk
Coconut cream
Oat milk
Nut milk
Milk
Sweeteners:
Honey
Maple syrup
Coconut sugar
Raw sugar
Dates (added in blender)
Herbs & Adaptogens:
*Add powders to the beverage, if you desire to work with certain herbs, brew them as a tea first then add the tea to the cacao
Rose
Lavender
Ashwaganda
Maca
Mushrooms (lions/s mane, chaga, cordyceps, etc.)
Other:
Corn meal
Essential Oils: food grade, 1 drop in a large batch, such as orange, or rose
Teas: Brew tea and then blend the tea with the cacao in a blender or in the pot