Shakao is a healthy blend of Organic cacao and spices which have been intentionally paired to maximise the nutritional value of our ingredients and highlight a beautiful, unique and soul enriching flavour.
We regularly hear: "It's different to anything I've tried before." and "It's hard to explain what it tastes like, but I love it!"
It's got hints of chocolate, hints of chai, it's warming and a little spicy; and your choice of milk/black/hot/cold/honey combination will highlight certain ingredients.
We have suggestions on how to make your first Shakao (that come with every package); but after that, tweak it to your taste! It also works well in healthy recipes, raw treats and smoothies.
Packed full of healthy, Organic Spices and Cacao it's everything you wished your daily cuppa was: tasty, full-flavoured, empower-me-without-beating-me-up-later-in-the-day, a bit fiery, feisty, heartwarming and something you can enjoy hot or iced, at all hours of the day.
Our Ingredients
Our homemade Shakao recipe started by sourcing the best Organic Spices, selecting ingredients based on their nutritional value, pairing them to maximise their absorption and then blending to taste.
We've tried, shared and tweaked hundreds of versions of our recipe with our friends around the campfire and on all those early adventure mornings before it finally became Shakao; the beautiful, balanced blend that you know and love today.
Ingredients (All Organic): Cacao, Turmeric, Ginger, Cinnamon, Cayenne Pepper, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cloves, Nutmeg
See a detailed list of our ingredients and their health and nutritional benefits below.
There's no right or wrong here, but we suggest making your first Shakao like this:
1. Stir two teaspoons of SHAKAO with a dash of hot water in your favourite mug to make a paste.
2. Add a dab of something sweet if you like. (A teaspoon of raw honey is our favourite and what we recommend for your first SHAKAO).
3. Add about 250ml of your milk of choice. Stir until mixed.
Milk Tips: Heat milk to 55-65°C (just before it’s too hot to touch). Or, Iced: add cold milk with a few ice cubes, stir and enjoy!
Once you've tried it, half the fun is discovering the perfect Shakao for you - black, white, hot, iced, dirty (with coffee), adding other cheeky bits, half strength or extra strong. Some of our friends make little raw treats, cakes and other bits too - it's up to you!
