Cacao Noir

Overview

Cacao Noir is a rich, roasty cacao beverage that sits somewhere between a mocha and hot chocolate. It combines sustainable Amazonian rainforest cacao with roasted French chicory, coconut sugar, vanilla, and Himalayan salt for a naturally decadent flavor.

The blend features five adaptogen and mushroom extracts selected by Rasa for potency and balance. Rasa describes Cacao Noir as providing calm, sustained energy without a crash, along with a gentle boost to mood. It can be enjoyed in the morning or afternoon without the caffeine level associated with traditional coffee.

• Coffee-free mocha-style adaptogen and mushroom cacao blend
• 4,000 mg adaptogens per serving
• Less than 5 mg caffeine per serving
• Organic and Fair Trade Amazonian cacao
• Five adaptogen and mushroom extracts selected for potency and balance
• Rich cacao flavor with roasted chicory, coconut sugar, vanilla, and Himalayan salt
• Instant, just-add-water formula
• 24 servings per 5 oz package
• Certified organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan, sustainable, and 3rd-party lab tested

Key Benefits

• Coffee-free mocha flavor: A rich cacao beverage with a roasty undertone, without coffee.
• Adaptogen-rich formula: Provides 4,000 mg of adaptogens per serving, listed as raw herb equivalent.
• Gentle energy: Rasa describes Cacao Noir as providing calm, sustained energy without a crash.
• Mood support: The manufacturer describes the blend as providing a gentle boost to mood.
• Caffeine-conscious: Contains less than 5 mg of caffeine per serving.
• Daily wellness support: Rasa states that its adaptogenic herbs provide support for energy, stress, immune, sleep, mood, and digestive wellness when consumed regularly.
• Chocolate-forward taste: Organic cacao is complemented by roasted chicory, coconut sugar, vanilla, and Himalayan salt.

Ingredients

Cacao powder, coconut sugar, roasted chicory, gynostemma extract, cordyceps fruiting body extract, lion’s mane fruiting body extract, rhodiola extract, eleuthero extract, vanilla, and Himalayan salt.

The manufacturer states that the ingredients marked as organic are certified organic, non-GMO, and sustainably sourced. The cacao is Fair Trade Certified by Fair Trade USA.

The cordyceps and lion’s mane extracts are made from 100% fruiting bodies using hot water/alcohol dual extraction. The manufacturer states that these extracts contain no mycelium, fillers, or grains.

Adaptogen & Mushroom Blend

Cacao Noir contains five adaptogen and mushroom extracts:

• Gynostemma
• Cordyceps
• Lion’s Mane
• Rhodiola
• Eleuthero

Rasa identifies these ingredients as part of its adaptogen-focused formulation and states that consistent use is important for the cumulative effects associated with adaptogens.

Suggested Use

Cacao Noir is an instant beverage. Add 1 scoop (1 tablespoon) to a mug, add water, and stir. It can be prepared with hot or cold water.

For a latte-style beverage, Rasa recommends swapping the water for your milk of choice.

Serving size: 1 scoop / 1 tablespoon / 1 8 oz cup.

The manufacturer recommends consuming adaptogenic blends regularly for their cumulative effect.

Certifications & Product Claims

• Certified organic
• Fair Trade Certified cacao by Fair Trade USA
• Non-GMO
• Gluten-free
• Vegan
• Sustainable
• 3rd-party lab tested
• 4,000 mg adaptogens per serving
• Less than 5 mg caffeine per serving
• 24 servings per 5 oz package

Why Choose Cacao Noir?

Cacao Noir brings together the rich flavor of Amazonian cacao and roasted chicory with a carefully formulated blend of adaptogens and mushrooms. With less than 5 mg of caffeine per serving and a convenient instant format, it offers a flavorful option for those looking for a coffee-free, chocolate-forward beverage to enjoy as part of their daily wellness routine.

Warnings

Rasa states that there is not enough information about several of the herbs in its products to determine safety during pregnancy or breastfeeding. The manufacturer does not recommend its blends during the first trimester of pregnancy and recommends consulting a midwife or medical provider before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

For children, Rasa specifically identifies its Original and Cacao blends as gentler options and recommends keeping the dosage small and age-appropriate. The manufacturer advises using judgment based on the individual child and monitoring for anything unusual.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.