Wild Love Cacao - A Heart Opening Hot Cacao with Chaga, Reishi, & Rose

Seeking a moment to connect with yourself, open your heart, and indulge in a truly luxurious ritual? Go beyond traditional hot chocolate and embrace the Wild Love Cacao Elixir—a soulful beverage designed to enhance your day, support your body, and nourish your spirit.

This elixir is a union of the world's most cherished ingredients. It blends the heart-opening power of raw cacao and the calming spirit of Reishi mushroom with the grounding, earthy sweetness of our Chaga Concentrate or Chaga Birch Syrup. Finished with the delicate aroma of rose petals, each sip is an invitation to slow down and practice a moment of pure, heart-centered self-care.

Ingredients for the Wild Love Cacao Elixir

This elixir can be crafted in two ways depending on your preferred taste. Choose the classic Chaga Concentrate paired with maple syrup, or opt for the complex, herbal spice of our pre-blended Chaga Birch Syrup.

First, Choose Your Elixir Base:

Option A: Chaga Concentrate Base

• 1 oz Life Itself Wild Harvested Chaga Mushroom Concentrate
• 1-2 tsp Maple Syrup (or to taste)

OR

Option B: The Birch Syrup Base

• 1 oz Life Itself Chaga Birch Syrup (or sweetener of choice; we like maple syrup too)

Then add the remaining Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp Raw Cacao or Paste
• 5 oz Milk of choice (try oat, almond, or coconut for a dairy-free option)
• Rose Petals (for garnish)
• 1 - 3 droppers Reishi & Cacao Tincture (optional)

Preparation - How to Make the Wild Love Cacao Elixir

1. Combine: In a frother or saucepan, combine your chosen base (either the Chaga Concentrate and maple syrup OR the Chaga Birch Syrup) with the cacao and milk. 

2. Heat & Froth: Warm the mixture gently while frothing to create a silky, unified blend.

3. Layer: If using, add the Reishi & Cacao Tincture to a pre-warmed mug.

4. Pour and Garnish: Pour the frothed cacao mixture over the tincture. Garnish with rose petals and enjoy.

May this elixir ignite your heart and soul.

Optional Alchemy – Pro Tips & Tricks

• Elevate Your Elixir: Our Reishi & Cacao tincture amplifies the heart-opening properties of this elixir. Add it to your mug before pouring in the cacao mixture.
• Source Quality Cacao: A high-quality, ethically sourced cacao, such as a Criollo variety, offers optimal antioxidants , uplifting compounds , and natural minerals. 
• Fine Tune Your Cacao: For a smoother blend, you can use a microplane to grate a cacao block or a mortar and pestle to grind cacao paste
• Increase Potency: For an added boost of antioxidants and adaptogens, increase the Chaga Concentrate to up to 3 oz.

Why You'll Love This Functional Wellness Drink

A functional ritual for your heart and soul.

• Uplifts Mood & Spirit: Raw cacao is rich in uplifting compounds such sa theobromine, and essential minerals like magnesium. Sourcing a high-quality, ethically-sourced cacao like a Criollo variety ensures you receive optimal antioxidants and mood-boosting benefits.
• Promotes Calm & Balance: The optional addition of our Reishi & Cacao Tincture introduces the queen of adaptogenic mushrooms, known for its ability to calm the mind and amplify the heart-opening properties of the elixir
• Grounding & Earthy: Our Chaga Extracts provide a grounding sweetness and the adaptogenic, immune-supporting benefits of Chaga mushroom, creating a balanced foundation for the brighter notes of cacao and rose.
• Fight free radicals and promote graceful aging, as wild-harvested Chaga is one of nature's most potent sources of antioxidants, including the pigment melanin.
  

Enjoy the ritual. Sip the magic. Nourish your day.

Looking for more functional mushroom recipes or ways to incorporate chaga into your wellness lifestyle? Stay tuned for more elixirs from Life Itself.