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A cluster of bright orange Cordyceps militaris mushrooms growing on a mossy forest floor, captured in natural light.

What Are Cordyceps?

Cordyceps mushrooms have a long history in traditional medicine, but a recent pop culture spotlight has sparked new curiosity. Here’s what they are (and what they’re not).

Close-up of Moksha Chocolate’s Cara Cara Orange Dark Chocolate bar topped with dried orange slices, surrounded by orange peels, citrus wedges, and elegant packaging on a dark surface.

This Month’s Luxury Chocolate Box Has Arrived 🍫✨

This isn’t just chocolate—it’s an experience. Each month, Moksha’s luxury chocolate box delivers five handcrafted bars made in Boulder, Colorado, featuring bold inclusions, rare cacao origins, and flavor profiles that excite the senses. This month’s lineup is as indulgent as it is inventive. Let’s unwrap the details.

Top-down view of a wooden bowl filled with cacao beans and cacao paste chunks on a textured dark countertop, illustrating raw cacao ingredients.

Does Cacao Have Caffeine? Here’s What You Need to Know

Curious if cacao gives you the same jolt as coffee? While it does contain a bit of caffeine, the real magic comes from theobromine — a gentler, longer-lasting compound that supports calm energy and focus. In this post, we explore the difference between cacao and coffee, break down the science behind your morning mug, and share why ceremonial cacao might be your new favorite ritual.

Ceremonial Cacao Recipes

Ceremonial Cacao Recipes

Classic Cacao Elixir Ingredients: 3 squares Moksha drinking cacao 1 cup hot water or plant-based milk (almond, oat, or coconut milk work well) 1 tsp agave or sweetener of your choice Pinch of sea salt  Spiced...
Functional Mushroom Overview

Functional Mushroom Overview

Mushrooms have been used traditionally as medicine for thousands of years by cultures across the globe. 
Lifecycle of cacao

Lifecycle of cacao

The cacao tree (Theobroma cacao) grows in tropical climates throughout the world. Cacao trees are small and delicate, growing to about 15-25 feet in height. The tree produces small, white...
How is chocolate made

How is chocolate made

Bean to bar chocolate making- every step of the process matters. It All Starts With The Beans