For five years, we have been sharing cacao from our Olinda hat shop. 30,000 cups later, the blend is finally here.
My name is Oska Truffaux. For two decades I have walked the path of plant medicines — exploring, learning, and being changed by what these master teachers offer us when we approach it with deep respect and intention.
Five years ago, I met cacao.
What happened in those moments surprised me — people laughed, sometimes cried, opened up in ways they hadn't expected. Joy, healing, connection. Real human moments around a simple cup. Thirty thousand of them. Every one freely given with love.
Cacao Nectar is what emerged from those five years. It is the best I can make. And now I want it in your hearts.
Coffee stimulates. Cacao nourishes. There is a difference worth knowing.
The raw, unprocessed fruit of the Cacao tree — the original "food of the gods." Gently ground at low temperature to preserve its extraordinary vitality and nourishment. Where coffee spikes and crashes, cacao lifts you gently and keeps you there. Nourishment, not stimulation. It is the most complete food on the planet.
Cacao roasted at high heat, pressurised and often alkalized. The powder is easy to store, milder in flavour — but a most of the beneficial compounds have been destroyed in the process. Cakes, pastries and hot chocolate are made from this diluted form of Cacao. Tasty, but the medicine and goodness has been processed out of it.
Processed cocoa combined with sugar, dairy and emulsifiers. Cacao content can be as low as 3%. The compounds that open your heart, focus your mind and lift your mood have been processed away and its been turned into junk food. Pleasure without the plant.
Within fifteen minutes of drinking Cacao Nectar, most people notice something shift. A warmth that begins in the chest and spreads outward. A quietening of the mental chatter. A gentle alertness — not the jittery edge of caffeine, but a clear, grounded focus.
Cacao's theobromine increases blood flow to the brain and heart simultaneously. Magnesium relaxes the nervous system. Anandamide, the 'Bliss Molecule' elevates your mood without overstimulation, and you feel happy.
People often describe it as coming home to themselves.
Used for thousands of years in ceremony to open the heart and deepen connection — to yourself and others.
Clean, extended mental clarity without the spike and crash of caffeine. Your morning ritual in place of coffee.
One of the highest plant-based sources of magnesium — essential for muscle relaxation and quality sleep.
Anandamide and PEA naturally elevate mood and support emotional well-being.
One of the highest concentrations of flavonoid antioxidants of any food on Earth. Ten times more than blueberries.
Increased brain blood flow with a calm nervous system — beloved by artists, writers and makers. The ideas flow easily and you know what to do with thyem.
Pre-blended and shaved fine, Cacao Nectar dissolves instantly. Four steps. Two minutes. One beautiful morning ritual.
Warm your milk or water gently. Oat, nut, dairy — whatever you love. Low and slow.
Add 1–2 tablespoons of Cacao Nectar to your cup. A heaped tablespoon is a beautiful start.
Whisk well until smooth and creamy. Silky, no lumps, no fuss.
Hold the cup. Breathe. Sip slowly. Let the warmth settle in. This is your moment.
Heat gently — never boiling. High heat destroys the compounds that make cacao extraordinary.
The secret to a beautiful day.
The perfect introduction. Seven days of cacao will show you produce a palpable shift in being— a chance to feel what cacao can do. Give it a week. See what haapens - it will surprise you.
Your daily ritual, uninterrupted. If you are sharing with family, and freinds this will give you more than enough. Take it to your next meeting, party or festival and experience the joy. This is where the practice takes hold.
A generous month's supply. Share it freely, brew it generously, and let this extraordinary plant settle properly into your life.
Ceremonial Cacao (Chuncho), Coconut Sugar, Lucuma, Cinnamon, Star Anise, Vanilla, Salt, Ginger, Cayenne, Sunflower Lecithin, Cardamom, Rose Petals, Neroli & Pure Love
Organic · Single Origin · Plant Based · Small Batch · Made in Olinda, Victoria
Clean energy. Focus. Clarity. Joy.
A morning heart starter, an afternoon refresher, or a quiet moment shared with people you love.
Single Origin · Plant Based · Small Batch · Made with Love
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Get Your Cacao NectarBought the New Yorker 12 years ago - have worn it death. Spoke to Oska and decided on the Fino New Yorker - it is the most gorgeous hat ever! Thanks
Delivered as promised. Fits perfectly. Great communication as well.
I had been doing a lot of research to find this exact hat. The Australian is not your traditional Panama hat, However, it is a true Ecuadorian hand made hat, the style fits me well, and it’s exactly what I was looking for.
I contacted Truffaux with questions and the responses were such that I felt I couldn’t go wrong ordering from this business. They pride themselves in making sure you get the correct fit, tell you what to expect, and make sure your hat stays looking good for a long time.
The box this hat was sent in was sturdy and protected it well, however, because the brim of the hat is arched, the way it laid in the box it flattened the brim and messed up the overall appearance. I believe it will straighten out but I’ll need to work with it to make sure of that.
I would have loved to have this hat in a finer weave but Truffaux assured me this weave is best for this hat.
I’m looking for to wearing this hat for a long time.
Top quality hat and very comfortable to wear! Super quick delivery half way across the world.
The hat is beautiful; well made, well styled, looks great on me. I'm very happy that I found Truffaux.
Oska was super helpful, too, in ensuring that I received the hat in good nick. I live in rural Mexico and some standard shipping methods don't work for me. After explaining this to Oska, he was more than helpful, working with me to find a method that ensured I received the parcel. Do take Oska's sizing advice. While his recommendation was for a size larger than what I normally would wear, I didn't regret taking the advice. The hat fits really well. Thanks again to Oska for your help.
Many thanks to Oska.
Oska was great at suggesting hats for me from photos I sent and ultimately I chose the Golden Traveller. More emails went back and forth over sizing and then a very well packed hat travelled halfway round the world to me, arriving completely unscathed by it's trip. I'm delighted with it and with the service I received from Truffaux and would recommend them to anyone looking for a new hat.
It is really a great hat. After consulting Oska what might fit me well, I decided to go along with his recommendation and it does fit perfectly. Just a handsome great hat. Thanks alot Oska.
The New Yorker is a gorgeous and fantastic hat, don't hesitate! It makes you feel fabulous but its not too posh. It cools your head down, is very confortable to wear, the straw absorbs the sweat. Perfect!
The great interaction with Oksa helped the decission, shipping (around the world) was no problem, the hat arrived in perfect condition. I am very happy!
Handsome hat in just the right size and light as a feather. It arrived halfway across the globe quickly and well packed. Good experience all around.
I got the best Panama hat I have ever had from Truffaux. It exceeds my high expectations. And that is not the only reason I am writing this review. I am pretty fussy, and what I truly appreciated was Oska Truffaux's obvious personal concern that it be the right hat in the right size for me. I picked Truffaux because their web site is impressive about hat making and sizing. And I was right!!
Oksa was very helpful in answering my questions about selecting a panama and sizing. I went with the Cuban at his recommendation and man, it is an amazing hat! It suits my head shape perfectly, I've received lots of compliments on it, but most importantly, it is very light and cools my head astonishingly well. Just the slightest breeze and I've got instant a/c. Thanks Oksa!
I love a panama hat, and have many I rotate through, but don't like travelling with them because they get bent out of shape so easily.
A YouTube search on how to travel with hats led me to Oska's shop and my purchase of The Traveller, which arrived just in time for a 2 week trip to Japan and France.
The hat looks great, fits well (thanks to Oska's email assistance) and handles the rigours of travel better than I thought it would, springing back to shape from all manner of mis-treatment.
Great value for the price, I thoroughly recommend Oska and his hats, especially The Traveller.
The buying process was unbelievable. Placed an order and rapidly received a personal response asking if I had ordered the correct size. Sent in my measurements and it turned out I needed a size larger than what I had ordered. Who knew that hats shrink!
A week or so later the hat was in my hands. Quick considering that it had to make it from Australia to the United States. Tried it on, too big! My wife handed me an envelope which contained foam shims. Three of these and a perfect fit which will allow for shrinkage (hat, not my brain).
Wore it today for the first time other than trying it on. Hardly noticed it was there. Super comfortable. Looks good too!
If you want a piece of garbage with no customer service I guess there is Amazon.
If you want a great hat that will fit, you are in the right place!
Just arrived - absolutely amazing hat! And, I can’t say enough about how helpful Oska was in finding me the right hat, and his customer service is extraordinary. I’ll be buying more.
