{"title":"Coffee Alternatives \u0026 Morning Drinks","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLooking for something different to coffee?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not an anti-coffee page. It is for the mornings when you want a different kind of cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Mother Earth that usually means \u003cstrong\u003eceremonial cacao, Matcha, Hojicha, chai or green tea\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are not interchangeable, and I would rather explain the difference than call everything a “natural energy” drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCeremonial cacao\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCacao is richer, thicker and slower to make than coffee. It naturally contains theobromine and some caffeine. I like it because it feels like an actual morning ritual without needing to become a big ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ceremonial-cacao-shop\"\u003eExplore ceremonial cacao\u003c\/a\u003e or read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/cacao-as-a-coffee-replacement-gentle-energy-better-mornings\"\u003eCacao vs Coffee\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMatcha\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatcha is powdered green tea, so it contains caffeine. Our core Matcha comes through a three-generation tea family in Hangzhou, China. It is a very different drink to cacao and coffee, with its own taste and preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ceremonial-grade-matcha\"\u003eExplore Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHojicha, chai and green tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHojicha is roasted green tea with a warmer, toastier flavour. Chai gives you spice and tea rather than a coffee-style cup. Green tea is the simplest option of the lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe best coffee alternative is the one you genuinely enjoy enough to make again. No detox promise, no guaranteed focus, no pretending one cup suits everybody.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/green-tea-matcha-and-hojicha-three-cups-that-get-mixed-up\"\u003eCompare green tea, Matcha and Hojicha\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wellness-teas\"\u003eBrowse wellness teas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pure-ceremonial-grade-cacao","title":"PRE-ORDER | Just Cacao Venezuela Sur del Lago | 200g \u0026 450g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRE-ORDER — estimated arrival 19–26 October 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Just Cacao Venezuela Sur del Lago is on the way. Pre-order now and we will send it as soon as the new stock arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eJust Cacao | Sur del Lago de Maracaibo, Venezuela\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the cacao that started the Just Cacao side of our story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt comes from \u003cstrong\u003eSur del Lago de Maracaibo in Venezuela\u003c\/strong\u003e, a region with a long cacao-growing tradition. Behind it are cacao-growing communities and men working the land, planting and growing cacao to support their families, homes and local communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur sourcing story here is also connected with \u003cstrong\u003ePlan Más Cacao\u003c\/strong\u003e and the wider work around cacao farming in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI think that context matters. It is easy for cacao to become another brown block in a pouch once it reaches Europe. For us, it should still feel connected to the people and place it came from.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRich, smooth and deeply chocolatey with a rounded, grounding character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to prepare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse around 20–30g for an everyday cup, or adjust the amount to suit your own practice. Gently melt into hot water or milk and whisk until smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% cacao.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Sur del Lago families in Venezuela to our customers in Ireland, that human chain is part of what Just Cacao means to us.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan’t wait for the pre-order?\u003c\/strong\u003e Our Guatemalan \u003ca href=\"\/products\/guatemalan-entre-nubes-ceremonial-cacao\"\u003eEntre Nubes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/guatemalan-caoba-ceremonial-cacao\"\u003eCaoba\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/guatemalan-cacao-cahabon\"\u003eCahabón\u003c\/a\u003e origins are available now, along with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/amma-indian-ceremonial-cacao-500g\"\u003eAmma Indian cacao\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can also compare it with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mother-earth-ecuador-ceremonial-grade-cacao-200g\"\u003eEcuador Tena cacao\u003c\/a\u003e, which is currently available to pre-order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Just Cacao","offers":[{"title":"200g","offer_id":47714156249428,"sku":"","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"450g","offer_id":47714156314964,"sku":"","price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8522\/8979\/files\/venezuela-sur-del-lago-cacao-preorder.png?v=1790622475"},{"product_id":"chaga-infused-cacao-100g","title":"Chaga Infused Cacao","description":"\u003ch1\u003eChaga Infused Cacao 100g\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeremonial cacao blended with Chaga mushroom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA simple cacao-and-mushroom blend for anyone who likes the deep flavour of cacao with the earthy character of Chaga.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cacao connection comes through Guatemala, where cacao remains tied to farming families, women preparing cacao and a long tradition of drinking it as food and ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCeremonial cacao and Chaga mushroom. Check the product label for the final ingredient declaration and allergen information.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeep cacao with an earthy Chaga finish. It is unsweetened, so you can drink it as it is or add cinnamon, vanilla or a little sweetener if you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to prepare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChop or grate the cacao, add hot but not boiling water or milk, and whisk or blend until smooth. Start with a smaller serving and adjust to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a food product, not a medicine. 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Check the product label for the final ingredient declaration and allergen information.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeep cacao with a mild earthy note from the mushroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBreak or chop off the amount you want, add hot but not boiling water or milk, and whisk or blend until smooth. It can also be used in your usual cacao recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe keep this listing ingredient-led rather than making promises about what a mushroom blend will do for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mother Earth Cacao","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46776326390100,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8522\/8979\/files\/IMG-20230802-WA0108.jpg?v=1770922645"},{"product_id":"mother-earth-ceremonial-grade-matcha-100g","title":"Ceremonial Grade Matcha 100g | Mother Earth","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMother Earth Ceremonial Grade Matcha (AAA)\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Organic | Vegan | Vegetarian | Non-GMO | Gluten-Free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCeremonial Grade Matcha 100g\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmooth, vibrant ceremonial grade matcha for a morning cup, matcha latte or everyday tea ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinely milled with a bright green colour and a smooth flavour without the harsh bitterness you can get from lower-grade matcha.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it hot or iced, with water or milk, in smoothies or alongside cacao.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to make\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd around \u003cstrong\u003e1–2g\u003c\/strong\u003e to your cup. Whisk with a small amount of hot, not boiling, water until smooth and lightly frothy, then top up with water or milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the kettle sit for a minute or two before pouring. Water that is too hot can make matcha taste more bitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Matcha Green Tea Powder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo added sugar, flavours or fillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServings:\u003c\/strong\u003e around 50–100 depending on serving size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains naturally occurring caffeine. Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe family behind our Matcha\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eI am proud of the Matcha itself, but the relationship behind it matters just as much.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe work directly with a three-generation family tea producer in China: \u003cstrong\u003eYuan, his son Alex, and little Alex\u003c\/strong\u003e, the next generation growing up around the family tea tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey are not a faceless name on a supplier list. They are people we have built a real working relationship with. We can ask questions, talk directly and understand more about what is behind the tea we are putting the Mother Earth name on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tea farming connected with our Matcha is internationally certified, including \u003cstrong\u003eEU Organic and USDA Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a small Irish business, being able to trace a product back to a real family matters. It is one of the reasons I want customers to know the story rather than just see another green pouch on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Yuan and his family in China, to Mother Earth in Ireland, and then to your cup.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mother Earth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47665089184084,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8522\/8979\/files\/IMG-8853.jpg?v=1756300789"},{"product_id":"mother-earth-ecuador-ceremonial-grade-cacao-200g","title":"PRE-ORDER | Mother Earth Ecuador Tena Ceremonial Cacao | 200g \u0026 450g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRE-ORDER — estimated arrival 19–26 October 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Mother Earth Ecuador Tena cacao is on the way. Pre-order now and we will send it as soon as the new stock arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMother Earth Ecuador Cacao | Tena\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cacao comes from \u003cstrong\u003eTena in the Ecuadorian Amazon\u003c\/strong\u003e, an area where cacao is part of the landscape, local agriculture and family farming life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the things I want Mother Earth to do better as we grow is keep the place and people visible. Tena should not disappear behind a generic ‘ceremonial cacao’ label once the cacao reaches Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo this page stays simple: 100% Ecuadorian cacao from Tena, sourced through relationships we have built around cacao, with the origin named because the origin matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmooth and rounded with an earthy cacao base and a slightly brighter character than our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pure-ceremonial-grade-cacao\"\u003eVenezuelan cacao\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to prepare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart with around 15–20g for an everyday cup. Gently melt into hot water or milk and whisk until smooth. Adjust the amount to suit your own taste and practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% cacao.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Tena in Ecuador to Mother Earth in Ireland, we want the source to stay part of the story.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan’t wait for the pre-order?\u003c\/strong\u003e Our Guatemalan \u003ca href=\"\/products\/guatemalan-entre-nubes-ceremonial-cacao\"\u003eEntre Nubes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/guatemalan-caoba-ceremonial-cacao\"\u003eCaoba\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/guatemalan-cacao-cahabon\"\u003eCahabón\u003c\/a\u003e origins are available now, along with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/amma-indian-ceremonial-cacao-500g\"\u003eAmma Indian cacao\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mother Earth","offers":[{"title":"200g","offer_id":47671148740948,"sku":"","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"450g","offer_id":48188136849748,"sku":"","price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8522\/8979\/files\/ecuador-tena-cacao-preorder.png?v=1790622467"},{"product_id":"amma-cardamom-ceremonial-cacao-500g","title":"Amma Cardamom Ceremonial Cacao 500g | Kerala, India","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAmma Cardamom Ceremonial Cacao 500g\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndian cacao | Kerala, India | 500g block\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmma Cardamom Cacao is made in Kerala, South India. The cacao beans are fermented with opened cardamom pods, allowing the spice to become part of the cacao during processing rather than simply adding cardamom flavour afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is an aromatic Indian cacao with the warmth of cardamom already built in. Prepare it simply with hot water or your preferred milk and adjust the strength to suit you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAmma cacao from India, available from Ireland\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMother Earth stocks Amma in Ireland with delivery across the EU, the UK and internationally. It sits alongside our other cacao origins while keeping its Indian source and production story clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrefer cacao without cardamom? Try the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/amma-indian-ceremonial-cacao-500g\"\u003ePure Amma Indian Cacao 500g\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ayurvedic-cacao\"\u003eexplore the full Amma India range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompare other cacao origins:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pure-ceremonial-grade-cacao\"\u003eVenezuela Sur del Lago\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mother-earth-ecuador-ceremonial-grade-cacao-200g\"\u003eEcuador Tena\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/guatemalan-entre-nubes-ceremonial-cacao\"\u003eEntre Nubes\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/guatemalan-caoba-ceremonial-cacao\"\u003eCaoba\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/guatemalan-cacao-cahabon\"\u003eCahabón\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ceremonial-cacao-shop\"\u003eExplore all Mother Earth cacao origins\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amma Cacao","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51740411560276,"sku":"","price":56.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8522\/8979\/files\/IMG-0723.jpg?v=1762194277"},{"product_id":"amma-indian-ceremonial-cacao-500g","title":"Amma Indian Ceremonial Cacao 500g | Kerala \u0026 Goa, India","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAmma Indian Ceremonial Cacao 500g\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% cacao | Kerala \u0026amp; Goa, India | 500g block\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmma is one of the Indian cacao relationships we are especially glad to have brought into Mother Earth. This pure 500g block is made with cacao from South India and gives you a different origin to explore alongside our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pure-ceremonial-grade-cacao\"\u003eVenezuelan\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mother-earth-ecuador-ceremonial-grade-cacao-200g\"\u003eEcuadorian\u003c\/a\u003e and Guatemalan cacao.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it for a simple cacao drink at home, personal practice or serving in a group. There are no added flavours in this Pure block.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIndian cacao, stocked in Ireland\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMother Earth stocks Amma in Ireland with delivery across the EU, the UK and internationally. If you are looking for Amma cacao in Europe, you can order from our Irish store rather than sourcing each block directly from India.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ayurvedic-cacao\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore the full Amma India range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/amma-cardamom-ceremonial-cacao-500g\"\u003eAmma Cardamom Cacao\u003c\/a\u003e for a different expression of the same Indian cacao story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to prepare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChop or shave the cacao, add it to hot water or your preferred milk and whisk or blend until smooth. Adjust the amount and strength to suit you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompare our Guatemalan origins:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/guatemalan-entre-nubes-ceremonial-cacao\"\u003eEntre Nubes\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/guatemalan-caoba-ceremonial-cacao\"\u003eCaoba\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/guatemalan-cacao-cahabon\"\u003eCahabón\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ceremonial-cacao-shop\"\u003eExplore all Mother Earth cacao origins\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amma Cacao","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51740423684436,"sku":"","price":54.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8522\/8979\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_8d1fc374-a119-4e50-8da9-f0e9e76fc473.png?v=1775864447"},{"product_id":"guatemalan-entre-nubes-ceremonial-cacao","title":"Guatemalan Ceremonial Cacao: Entre Nubes, Alta Verapaz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGuatemalan Cacao: Entre Nubes\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% cacao | Alta Verapaz, Guatemala | 227g \u0026amp; 454g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Entre Nubes’ means ‘between clouds’, which suits this origin. The cacao is grown in the green mountain landscapes of Alta Verapaz, where small family farms and Indigenous communities have worked with cacao for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cacao comes through the \u003cstrong\u003eFEDECOVERA cooperative network\u003c\/strong\u003e, which works with Q’eqchi’ and Poqomchi’ farming families and cooperatives across the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe people behind the block matter to us just as much as the flavour. The cacao journey also connects with the Mayan women involved in preparing cacao in Guatemala, so when you buy this origin you are not simply buying an anonymous block from a wholesaler. There are farming families, women and communities behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBright fruit and citrus, raw nut and cocoa notes, gentle acidity and an earthy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChop or shave the block, then gently melt into hot water or milk and whisk until smooth. It also works in smoothies, porridge and baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy we stock it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMother Earth started with cacao, and I want the sourcing story to stay visible as we grow. 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