Iced cacao is the same intentional ritual, served cold. To make it, prepare your cacao as usual with a little less liquid, let it cool, then pour over ice or blend with ice for a frothy chilled cup. It is a perfect way to keep your daily ritual going through the UAE summer.
Why iced, not different
Iced cacao is not a separate product or a treat. It is your same daily ritual adapted to the season, the way you might drink it warm in January and cold in July. The intention stays the same. Only the temperature changes.
How to make it
- Melt 20 to 30 grams of cacao into a small amount of hot water and whisk until smooth.
- Add a little cold water or milk to loosen it.
- Let it cool, or pour straight over a glass of ice.
- For a frothy version, blend the cooled cacao with ice and a few cubes of milk.
- Finish with a pinch of cinnamon or a thread of honey if you like.
Made for the heat
In a climate like the UAE, a cold ritual makes more sense for much of the year. Iced cacao gives you the same grounding pause without the heat of a hot drink in summer.
FAQ
Can you drink ceremonial cacao cold? Yes. Prepare it warm to melt it properly, then cool it or pour over ice.
Does iced cacao have the same benefits? The cacao is the same. Cooling it does not strip its compounds, since you melt it gently first.
