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![]() man holding cacao pods | ![]() Good for Chocolate blocks of cacao |
![]() Sunset in jungle | ![]() cacao pods in tree |
![]() handmade pottery cups | ![]() two open pods of cacao on a rock |
![]() cacao block next to two orange halves | ![]() Three smiling women in the jungle holding cacao pods and cacao blocks |
![]() Custom pottery cup next to sprinkle of cashews | ![]() Handmade teal blue cacao cup next to half of an orange |
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![]() Cacao pod on the ground | ![]() Cacao pod being shared by three people in the jungle |
![]() Squatting man picking up sticks for a fire in the jungle | ![]() two open cacao pods on a rock |
![]() jungle tree branch with buds | ![]() Small teal cup held by a black man with a silver ring on the index finger |
![]() Three wrapped packages of cacao | ![]() Bare-chested man with wet hair and a long necklace |
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RECIPES
Combining sacred medicine and food requires only a simple process. Sourced from our imagination (as well as our own kitchen), these recipes provide the perfect starting point for your relationship with cacao.

At Good for Chocolate, our
core principles revolve around regeneration, dedication to supporting people, nature, and permaculture.
Be it a gathering with friends, a solitary moment, or a meaningful ceremony, the following three recipes hold a cherished significance for us. They beautifully embody our profound connection to our values, and we are thrilled to extend their delight to you.
Single Serving Recipe
To prepare Heat water below boiling. Add 28-42 grams (or 1-1.5oz or 2-3 Tbsp) of cacao per cup of water. Traditional additives include honey, vanilla, allspice, and chile. Also try cardamom, cinnamon, and tahini, or try our sample recipes below! Mix thoroughly with a frothing stick or a blender.
OUR THREE PILLARS
Make a pot
Makes 6-8 servings:
6 cups liquid (Milk, alternative milk of your choice, water)
1 cup grated cacao
1 tablespoon cardamom
4 tablespoons sweetener (Honey, sugar, monk fruit - add more to taste)
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon vanilla extract (more to taste)
1. Fill a medium saucepan with 4 cups of liquid of your choice (milk, alternative milk, water - or a combination of the two) and set on medium heat.
2. Cut Cacao block with large knife until you have roughly 3/4 cup of shaved/ powdered cacao. Add to liquid in sauce pan. Let mixture simmer for a few minuets and stir regularly until cacao begins to dissolve fully.
3. After a few more minutes Add vanilla extract, cardamom, cinnamon, Nutmeg, and a sweetener of your choice (Sugar, honey, monk fruit etc.) to saucepan. Whisk together and let simmer until cacao comes to a rolling simmer, and all cacao is dissolved into your liquid. Turn off heat, and taste.
4. Add more of any ingredient above to craft this recipe for your unique tastebuds.
PEOPLE
Vanilla
Cardamom
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
A light, relaxing, aromatic blend of the best of both worlds. Our PEOPLE recipe is designed to make anyone smile, and to soothe anyone's ailments. This is our favorite to serve when we have our community's hearts at the forefront of our work, and when consuming this beverage, think of the loved ones in your life.
NATURE














Orange Essence
Chili
Cinnamon
Cayenne
Makes 6-8 servings:
6 cups liquid (Milk, alternative milk of your choice, water)
1 cup grated cacao
4 tablespoons sweetener (Honey, sugar, monkfruit - add more to taste)
2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of Cheyanne (Add more for more spice)
1 tablespoon of chili powder
4 tablespoons of Orange Essence, or 1 tablespoon orange zest
1. Fill a medium saucepan with 4 cups of liquid of your choice (milk, alternative milk, water - or a combination of the two) and set on medium heat.
2. Cut Cacao block with large knife until you have roughly 3/4 cup of shaved/ powdered cacao. Add to liquid in sauce pan. Let mixture simmer for a few minuets and stir regularly until cacao begins to dissolve fully.
3. After a few more minutes Add chili, cayenne, cinnamon and a sweetener of your choice (Sugar, honey, monkfruit etc.) to saucepan. Whisk together and let simmer until cacao comes to a light rolling boil and all cacao is dissolved into the liquid. Turn off heat, Add orange ecstract or zest, whisk and taste.
4. Add more of any ingredient above to craft this recipe for your unique tastebuds.
A pungent aromatic blend of sweet and spicy with a kick of citrus. This blend is perfect to get some energy flowing through your body and your heart.
PERMACULTURE
Cashew
Ginger
Turmeric
Cinnamon
Cayenne
Salt
Pepper
Honey
Makes 6-8 servings:
6 cups Cashew Milk
1 cup grated cacao
1/2 tablespoon Ginger
1/2 tablespoon of Tumeric
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
2 pinches of Cayenne
2 pinches of Salt
1 pinch of pepper
6 tablespoons of Honey (add more to taste)
1. Fill a medium saucepan with 4 cups of liquid of your choice (milk, alternative milk, water - or a combination of the two) and set on medium heat.
2. Cut Cacao block with large knife until you have roughly 3/4 cup of shaved/ powdered cacao. Add to liquid in sauce pan. Let mixture simmer for a few minuets and stir regularly until cacao begins to dissolve fully.
3. After a few more minutes Add vanilla extract, cardamom, cinnamon, Nutmeg, and a sweetener of your choice (Sugar, honey, monkfruit etc.) to saucepan. Whisk together and let simmer until cacao comes to a rolling simmer, and all cacao is dissolved into your liquid. Turn off heat, and taste.
4. Add more of any ingredient above to craft this recipe for your unique tastebuds.
Filling, aromatic, and with a kick of ginger, cayenne, and cashew power, this blend can keep you going for hours. Our Permaculture blend is designed for building a new way of being. Think of new ideas, creativity, and collaboration when consuming this recipe.