Cacao & Intention: the power of attention in your ritual

A cacao moment is more than a warm drink. It’s a chance to pause, to feel, and to consciously choose how you want to experience your day or evening. By setting an intention, you give direction to your ritual. You turn an ordinary moment into something special, full of attention and meaning.

Intention is like a gentle guide. It doesn’t have to be big or complicated. Sometimes it’s a word, a feeling, or a wish. Maybe you want more calm, more love, more clarity. By speaking or writing down your intention, you give yourself permission to receive what you need.

Why is intention so powerful?

Your brain and heart are sensitive to attention. By consciously choosing what you focus on, you direct your energy and awareness. Cacao helps you slow down, feel, and really let your intention land. Drinking cacao becomes an anchor point in your day, a moment of connection with yourself.

Many people notice that their day unfolds differently when they start with intention. You feel more present, less rushed, and more attuned to what matters to you. In the evening, an intention can also help you let go and unwind.

How do you set an intention with cacao?

Prepare your cacao with attention. Sit down quietly, close your eyes, and take a few deep breaths in and out. Ask yourself: what do I need today? What feeling do I want to invite? Speak your intention out loud or write it down. Drink your cacao slowly, feel the warmth, and let your intention settle in your body.

You can repeat your intention as often as you like. It can be different every day. Sometimes it’s simply: “I choose softness.” Or: “I allow myself to take it easy.” Trust what comes up for you.

Which cacao fits setting an intention?

Every Amma Bar can support you in setting an intention. Choose the blend that matches your feeling or wish. For clarity, the FOCUS Amma Bar is lovely, for softness the LOVE Amma Bar, for relaxation the RELAX Amma Bar. You can also start with a cacao ritual starter set and discover what fits your intention best.

Would you like to experience this yourself?
Discover our Amma Bars or create your own ritual with a starter set. Give yourself the power of intention, every single day.