Drink of the gods

Over the past decade, cacao has cemented its place in the family of superfoods. We’re throwing it in smoothies, sprinkling it on top of nourish bowls, stirring it through chia puddings and drinking it instead of coffee. We’re also seeing cacao ceremonies advertised on posters all over town.

While it may seem to be simply another fad food, studies show that cacao really does pack a serious health punch — and has a sacred lineage that puts it next to godliness.

And considering that respondents in a 1997 study by American psychologist Harold Yuker variously described chocolate as “awesome, calming, dangerous, delectable, erotic, heavenly, intoxicating, irresistible, mysterious, non-nutritious, satiating, sexy, sinful, sticky and tranquilising” (as noted in the), it’s safe to say cacao has a bit of a hold on us.