MEET
Carleigh & Harley
Meet Carleigh and Harley, the masterminds behind the delicious Quantum Cacao Elixir! Growing up in Canada as a chocolate lover, Carleigh was naturally drawn to learn more about the world's most beloved food source. As her chocolate desires became deeper and darker, she connected with 100% dark chocolate; cacao!
At this point, Carleigh had stopped drinking coffee, but still wanted a morning ritual, so she adopted a daily cacao practice. She had already been fine- tuning her elixir recipe for 3 years by the time she was travelling in Australia and met Harley, and he was immediately hooked. Harley grew up in Australia, and was used to the traditional beverages of coffee, tea, sugary hot- chocolate, and milo. As soon as he tasted her cacao, he was hooked.
Together they tweaked and adjusted the blend of ingredients Carleigh had been mixing until they landed on the perfect ratio that is now their Quantum Elixir. Further experimentation with blends of flavours and spices created the full-bodied Spiced Elixir.
Seeking a deeper connection with the roots of chocolate, Carleigh was drawn to the traditional practices of preparing and honouring ceremonial cacao and instantly knew it was something she needed to share with the world. Acquiring a taste for the subtle bodies and aromas, Carleigh tried and tested many different varieties until she found the most delicious, ethically sourced, and organic product that is now their Ceremonial Cacao.
Together, they are on a mission to share cacao with the hearts that yearn for it, and to reconnect chocolate lovers with the nutritional, healing, and spiritual roots of this sacred plant.
Cacao - “The Food of the Gods”
What Is Cacao?
Cacao is the purest, least processed form of cocoa, the primary ingredient in chocolate. It is an ancient superfood known for its extremely high nutritional value and spiritual properties, and has been highly sought after for thousands of years. Modern science teaches us what ancient spiritual practitioners were able to intuit; it is the most nutrient dense food source on our planet. Cacao has over 40x the antioxidants of blueberries, more calcium than cows milk, more iron than beef, and is packed with magnesium, protein, fibre, flavonoids and polyphenols. Cacao has been shown to reduce inflammation in the body, produce anti- aging effects, lower blood pressure, and enhance concentration. Not to mention, it is beautifully heart opening!
Theobromine is what gives cacao its name “food of the gods”, and has a naturally stimulating effect. It differs from caffeine in that the release of theobromine in the body is much slower over time, offering a sustained but gentle stimulation, instead of a spike and a crash. Theobromine also affects the peripheral nervous system (aka the body, not just the brain), so the stimulating effects are embodied, which makes cacao an amazing ally for not just everyday use, but also for dancing, yoga, breath- work, adventures, or any other activity where you’re getting out of your mind and into your body!
Why Quantum?
You now know that cacao is packed full of nutritional goodness that opens the heart, heightens meditation and presence, raises your natural vibration and enhances your energy, now let’s get metaphysical. The quantum realm is everywhere and underlies the fabric of our reality. It is the point where science and mysticism meet, the space between the atoms that make up our physical form.
Everything we do affects everything else, so we ensure that our ingredients are the highest quality, beyond organic, fair trade, earth- friendly, and nutrient dense, because each of these go hand in hand. When we are mindful of what we consume, we honour our bodies, and we care for our earth at the same time. Nothing exists in isolation.
We created Quantum Cacao to honour the interconnectivity of all things. Quantum Cacao is more than a beverage, it represents a lifestyle of holistic care for oneself and the world at large. A ritual to recognise and celebrate the interconnectedness of all things, in body, mind, and spirit. Drinking this medicinal elixir does more than provide you with nourishment; the goodness ripples into all aspects of your existence.