Amma Cacao is Sacred Cacao from Mother India, born out of love and devotion.
About "Amma Cacao"
We are what we eat.
We crafted all of our recipes for ourselves and for our families and friends, and now we are happy to share it with you too.
Food is the medicine for our body, mind, and spirit.
We are all connected, and we can change the world through everyday acts of love and care. Instead of fighting shadows, we share the light from our hearts, nourishing and cultivating what is important.
This is our way.
We brought together traditions and wisdom of the Mayan tribes, Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, modern Biohacking into one - Amma Cacao.
Our Story
Amma Cacao was born in India in the summer of 2023. We had been searching tirelessly for high-quality cacao for our sacred ceremonies during tribal gatherings every Full Moon and New Moon. The process was frustrating, as nothing met our needs for Ceremonial Grade Cacao.
After trying countless samples from different producers in India, we realized that IF WE COULD NOT FIND WHAT WE NEEDED, WE HAD TO CREATE IT OURSELVES!
This was the beginning.
Our Name
Suddenly, some names came to us:
- Mother Nature in American tribes Pachamama,
- Gaia - in Greek mythology, known as the mother goddess, personification of the Earth,
- Ix Cacao (Mother Goddess of Cacao of ancient Mayans),
- Buddist Green Tara, and
- Amma means Mother, Mama, in the languages of South India, where cacao is grown.
The name “Amma Cacao” felt so right, as if she had been waiting for us to call Her Name and help Her come into this world.
AMMA CACAO - Premium Sacred Cacao from Mother India.
Does this story sounds a bit mystical?
Maybe, but that’s how it all started - with love and devotion.
Around the World
One year later, we were sending our Ceremonial Cacao and Functional Cacao Bars all around the World.
Without a website and with just a few followers on our Instagram page @ammacacao, the message about the quality of Amma Cacao spread quickly by word of mouth.
We worked hard every day to improve our quality, share holistic cacao formulas, and send parcels within India, to Europe, the US, New Zealand, and many other countries.
Our Background
We are Anna and Raj - the founders and caretakers of Amma Cacao's development and growth.
Anna's background
“I wanted to bring spirit into matter.”
Anna has been teaching Tai Chi and Qigong for more than 20 years, organising transformational retreats and teacher-training programs, and leading sacred ceremonies with Master plants, including Cacao Ceremonies at tribal gatherings.
Originally from Russia, Anna was a very weak and sick child who almost died from asthma at the age of three. A miracle happened when her parents turned to holistic methods. Since then, she has been on a journey of self-healing through natural remedies, collecting medicinal herbs and mushrooms with her mother, and practising various breath and body techniques. By age 13, she was a healthy teenager.
Anna dreamed of becoming a superbeing and searched intensely for answers in books, with her Chinese Master, her Guru in India, her Brazilian Master, and in the lands of Mayan tribes in Mexico and Guatemala. She lived in several eco-communities, including the Tribal Village and Fungi Academy.
Cacao, Theobroma Cacao (Food of the Gods), found Anna in Mexico and then in Guatemala in 2012, along with other traditional Master Plants for sacred shamanic ceremonies. Over 10 years, she learned, witnessed, and practised Mayan ways of working with cacao, the Mayan Calendar, and "new age" practices like permaculture, biohacking, and quantum uplifting commonly used in the expat community. She lived at Lake Atitlán for many years, the birthplace and renaissance centre of the Global Cacao Culture. There, she made her first bean-to-bar cacao using ancient technology, all by hand.
She visited various cacao farmes, learned about cacao production, the challenges and secrets of ceremonial grade cacao, and the alchemy of chocolate making with European chocolatiers. She also made her first mushroom-cacao during the pandemic.
However, she never thought she would have her own cacao company until...
In 2023, Anna returned to India and continued her work with sacred gatherings and cacao ceremonies. This is when the need for high-quality cacao became strong.
And this is when Anna met Raj...
Raj's background
Raj Yadav’s journey is a remarkable blend of discipline, spiritual exploration, and transformative discovery.
Born and raised in the UK, Raj began his career in the business world, where he honed skills in strategy, leadership, and resilience. While his professional path was defined by business, he also nurtured a passion for Muay Thai and boxing, dedicating over 20 years to mastering these combat sports. His rigorous training not only developed his physical strength but also deepened his mental resilience.
Driven by a quest for deeper meaning and spiritual growth, Raj traveled to India. His transformative journey brought him to Goa, where his path intersected with Anna’s. Raj became Anna’s student in Qigong, a practice that harmonized with his physical training and spiritual pursuits. Their shared commitment to holistic well-being soon forged a strong friendship.
It was through this friendship that Anna introduced Raj to cacao - a discovery that profoundly impacted his journey. Anna, with her deep understanding of cacao’s healing and spiritual benefits, shared this ancient wisdom with Raj. The introduction to cacao complemented his spiritual practices and offered new avenues for emotional and personal healing.
Inspired by the transformative effects of cacao, Raj saw an opportunity to integrate this newfound passion into his life’s work. Together with Anna, he co-founded AmmaCacao, a brand dedicated to sourcing and sharing high-quality cacao. For Raj, Amma Cacao represents more than a business venture - it embodies the intersection of his diverse experiences and his commitment to wellness.
Through AmmaCacao, Raj continues to explore and share the benefits of cacao, reflecting his journey from the discipline of combat sports to the spiritual and emotional enrichment found in cacao. His story is a testament to how unexpected connections and new discoveries can lead to profoundly meaningful and transformative paths.
REVIEWS
I’ve run out of your beautiful cacao... do you think you'd be able to ship another 10 kilos?
Everyone loved it. Found it soft, feminine yet strong, chocolaty, and yummy.
Sweetest thank you https://www.instagram.com/flowifer @ammacacao for this pure heart & soul medicine ❤️🙏🏼 for the warm and heart-opening cacao 🤎
“What is this wonderful drink that seems to have stolen my heart lately?
Well.. let me tell you all about her:
This is ceremonial cacao. Organic, nurturing, and straight from Mama India. For a while now she’s been part of my daily routine because of how she makes me feel 🤎
There’s something so special about a cup of warming, raw, real cacao that you’ve put love and your favorite spices into. It’s one of the things I look forward to every day ✨ And whether you drink it in a ceremonial setting or not, raw cacao has so many health benefits!
I used to drink coffee almost daily for many years, but since learning more and more about the female body and our hormones, I quit. Stress is one of the major causes of hormonal imbalances which can play out in so many different ways and symptoms. Our hormones are basically controlling most of the functions in our bodies and if one is out of balance, chances are there will be a chain reaction - which is also why treating symptoms on the surface rarely helps treat the root cause of problems (but that’s a whole other topic in itself). Anyway, stress doesn’t have to mean leading a stressful life or having lots to do at work, stress can also come from caffeine, chemicals, under-eating, or over-exercising.
I know I have a hormone imbalance and so for me, I aim to balance my blood sugar levels, avoid unnecessary stress, and therefore keep my nervous system and hormonal system intact. Now I’m not saying coffee is bad for everyone and you always have to check in with your own body and truth before trusting what someone else is saying.
I’m a strong believer that our bodies are always our greatest teachers. Our minds might now always be the best students tho, haha, but since I learned, and FELT, the benefits of cacao it was easy to make it part of my self-care routine. Bye, tingly coffee feeling and stressed belly - hello grounded earthy cacao vibe 🤎
“Drinking the bars
At the moment it really helps
I cannot exactly eat what I want and have a lot of fatigue so I have half one in the morning
Or every two days
Not much left tho…
Do you have someone selling cacao in koh phangan by any chance ?
Из последней поездки в Гоа , я увезла массу ярких моментов, новых знакомств, и нет не индийскую масалу , а килограмм прекрасного Амма какао , который пила весь сезон в Индии , а после заваривала его на Бали ,и в Петербурге , и конечно угощала друзей !
Since my first cup of Amma Cacao I felt a very strong connection to both the Spirit of Cacao and Mother India herself. This Cacao is now one of my favourite to work with - both for my own personal journeys and when I facilitate ceremonies. It is a beautiful relationship that is growing stronger cup by cup
I am so grateful of Cacao presence in my life, since I started consuming it in my country, Guatemala many years ago, the prayers and the connection with others around ceremonies. Then as Sound healing facilitator, and Mayan cacao Ceremonialist facilitating spaces for people to feel connected with the heart medicine it brings.
When I travel to India, I felt the beauty around me, and the fascination to get the Union within my Yoga practices and Cacao as well. I found that my dear friend and teacher Ana created a beautiful new Cacao Brand called Amma, I felt very excited to try this amazing melting connection from two different cultures but internally are looking the same path. Heart connection and presence with the Divine. And well, this is exactly what I felt when I first tried my ceremonial grade cacao from Amma, sitting in front of Ganga Ma.
The flavor is in another level, yummy, soft and creamy I can say, from all the Cacao flavors, this is one of the most tasty, strong in Anandamide and fresh cacao seeds.
India and cacao is the best combination!!
All the love and gratitude to Anna and Amma team to make a very creative and excellent quality of Cacao, as well honoring the medicine at its own!
When I was traveling in India, I hosted a New Moon Cacao Ceremony in Rishikesh, where I had the pleasure of experiencing Amma Cacao for the first time. The cacao’s delicate yet wild and grounding effect deeply resonated with me. It was a profound and transformative experience, beautifully aligning with the sacred energy of the New Moon.
As someone who values the spiritual connection that Cacao brings, I am happy to use Amma Cacao for my ceremonies back in Germany. It is more than just a drink - it’s a journey, a connection to the magic of India that I can bring to others. With every sip, it feels like sharing a piece of India’s soul and its nurturing, vibrant energy.
Настоящее какао для меня про энергию и замедление, про то, чтоб замечать и чувствовать жизнь, её вкус, заряжаться и раскрывать сердце и глаза с первым глотком.
Обожаю готовить какао с красным перцем и ванилью, огненное и нежное, пробуждающее и согревающее изнутри.
Я познакомилась с @ammacacao в Гималаях и теперь каждый раз для меня это глоток с видом снежных вершин, с полным вдохом счастья и всё обнимающей любви.
В любви время замирает, его вовсе нет, поэтому маленький какао ритуал дома исключает всякие гонки.
Только неспеша, только в любви полностью.
My favourite cacao and cacao based products range.
Love everything from the way how
It’s packed to the cacao quality and state after
Thank you Ama Cacao. All the best in what you do
Amma.cacao впервые увидела на маркете в Shunya. Обожаю какао, но знаю, что оно бывает посредственного качества и вкуса, поэтому для меня дегустация незнакомых марок обязательна....
Итак, кладу кусочек в рот, закрываю глаза... и тут же открываю их в восторге!
С того дня уже полгода у меня дома живут упаковки Amma.cacao)) сначала это были плитки 100 % какао, а потом choco bars — всех вкусов. Так и не выбрала любимый, потому что любимые все
Это гениальная шоколадка, которая легко превращается в какао-напиток. А дизайн
Влюблена в этот проект, желаю глобального масштаба при сохранении качества
Спасибо за все мои перерывы в течение дня в материнстве, когда я наливаю чай, беру любимую шоколадку и отлетаю)))
I love the feminine energy that Anna brings to Amma Cacao, the word amma cacao itself means mother cacao, how beautiful is that?
Since the time I’ve tried amma cacao, I’m in LOVE. The amma bars and cacao mass both have my heart, I feel the power and purity that this cacao offers my body.
I love the effort and energy that has also been poured into the packaging, so much appreciation for it and the fact that it grows in India makes it even more precious for me
The saying “eat the medicine that grows in the land you live in”
Sits perfectly with Amma Cacao
Can’t wait to bring it to my ecstatic dances someday and really can’t wait for my next order to come home
Big love Anna and Amma
Я, как человек, который равнодушно относится к шоколаду, могу сказать, что остаться им после этого шоколада не могу. Это лучший шоколад, что я ел в жизни. Сочетание шоколадного вкуса, со сладостью, соленостью и специями.. я не знаю как они это делают, но я хочу еще! ;)
Amma cacao is loooooove! And focus hahaha and empower , also heal and relax! All tastes are sooo good. It’s cacao ceremony in your pocket in every place you go.
My favourite taste was love. So special
Thank you guys for your soul in every bar, for attention to details
I want to share my experience of Amma Cacao products. Since i'm very sensitive to food and eat only natural products it was a big problem for me to get a good chocolate. I really love cacao but it was a challenge to have a tasty and natural one. Neither taste or quality was bad for me
But when I tried Amma Cacao I totally fell in love with it. It is so pure, gentle, natural and absolutely delicious
Amma Cacao also has unique healing cacao items which are not only tasty and much better than any chocolates in the shop, but also helps the body as a medicine.
Its truly the best products you can find in the market in India