Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about the two blends, how to make them, delivery and refunds. If yours isn't here, email welcome@unifiedcacao.co.uk.
The cacao
What is Unified Cacao?
Two ceremonial cacao drink mixes, made in small batches in the UK by Joe Motion from single-origin cacao grown by co-operative farms in Peru. Ritualise is unsweetened and opens the day. Flow is gently sweet and closes it.
What's the difference between Ritualise and Flow?
Ritualise is 97% cacao with maca, lion's mane and Himalayan salt, and has 0.3g of sugar a cup, none added. Flow is 70% cacao with coconut sugar, reishi, ashwagandha and Madagascan vanilla, and has 4.1g of sugar a cup. If you take sugar in everything, start with Flow.
What is ceremonial cacao?
"Ceremonial-grade" isn't a regulated term. Sellers use it for cacao that's minimally processed with the natural fat left in, and ours is single-origin cacao from Peru made that way: almost half of each 15g cup of Ritualise is cacao butter. More on what ceremonial cacao is.
Is it just hot chocolate?
Ritualise has 0.3g of sugar a cup, none added, and almost half of each cup is cacao butter, so it tastes closer to very dark chocolate than a hot chocolate sachet. Flow is sweeter, with 4.1g of sugar a cup from coconut sugar.
What does it taste like?
Ritualise is bitter and rich, like very dark chocolate. Flow is rounder and gently sweet, with vanilla.
Is there caffeine in it?
Very little, and it all comes from the cacao. We don't add any. Cacao also naturally contains theobromine. Flow has less cacao than Ritualise, 70% against 97%.
What's in each blend?
Ritualise: ceremonial-grade cacao (97%), maca powder (1.5%), lion's mane mushroom powder (1%), Himalayan pink salt (0.5%).
Flow: ceremonial-grade cacao (70%), coconut sugar (27%), reishi mushroom powder (1%), ashwagandha powder (1%), Madagascan vanilla powder (1%).
How much sugar is in it?
Ritualise has 0.3g per 15g cup, none added. Flow has 4.1g per 15g cup, from coconut sugar. Full nutrition tables are on each product page.
Is it vegan?
Yes, both blends are vegan.
Does it contain allergens?
None of the ingredients in either blend is one of the 14 major allergens.
What minerals are in Ritualise?
A 15g serving of Ritualise is a source of magnesium, copper and iron. Magnesium contributes to normal psychological function. Iron contributes to normal cognitive function. Magnesium contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism. Copper contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism. Enjoy it as part of a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
Making it
How do I make it?
Put 15g in a mug, add a splash of hot water and whisk it to a paste. Top up with about 200ml of hot water or warm plant milk and whisk again. It takes about sixty seconds. Use hot water, not boiling.
Do I need a whisk?
A small electric whisk gives the smoothest cup. A spoon works if you make the paste first. The Welcome Pack comes with a whisk.
How long does a bag last?
A 250g bag makes 16 cups of 15g. At one cup a day, that's about 16 days.
How should I store it?
In a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, resealed after opening. It's best within 6 months of opening, and the best-before date is printed on the pouch.
Buying
How much does it cost?
£28 for a 250g bag of 16 cups, which is £1.75 a cup. On subscription it's £22.40 a bag with free UK delivery. The Welcome Pack, with a cup of each blend and an electric whisk, is £7.
What's in the Welcome Pack?
A sachet of Ritualise, a sachet of Flow, an electric whisk and a recipe card, posted free for £7. Your order confirmation includes a code worth £7 off your first 250g bag. See the Welcome Pack.
How does the subscription work?
You get a 250g bag at the interval you choose for £22.40, with free UK delivery. Skip, pause or cancel any time from your account. Subscription details.
How long does delivery take?
We post orders within 1 to 2 working days by Royal Mail, and most arrive 2 to 3 working days after that. We deliver to UK addresses only.
How much is delivery?
Standard delivery is £3.50, or free on orders of £50 or more. Express is £5.50. Subscriptions and the Welcome Pack always deliver free.
What if I don't like it?
Email welcome@unifiedcacao.co.uk within 30 days of delivery and we'll refund you. You don't need to send opened food back. Refund details.
About us
Who makes it?
Joe Motion, who started Unified Cacao, blends and packs it in small batches in the UK. About Unified Cacao.
Where does the cacao come from?
Small-scale farms in Peru that work through a co-operative. How we source it.
Before you drink it
Who should check with a doctor first?
Cacao naturally contains a little caffeine and theobromine, and Flow contains ashwagandha. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a thyroid condition, check with your doctor before drinking it.
Can I drink it every day?
It's a food, made to be drunk as a daily cup, and a bag is sized at 16 cups for that reason. If you're sensitive to caffeine, have your cup earlier in the day.
