how to make iced cacao

There's a certain shift in the air…

The days are stretching longer, the sun is popping out to say hello, and your daily ritual is quietly evolving with the season. But here's the thing, you don't abandon cacao when the temperature rises. You just discover a whole new way to enjoy it.

That's the magic of cacao. It doesn't ask you to drink it one way. Some days call for a slow, warming mug. Others call for something cold, creamy, and completely refreshing. There's no rule. There's no wrong answer. Just cacao, meeting you wherever you are.

This iced cacao recipe is everything your warmer days have been waiting for, naturally energising, creamy, and just the right amount of indulgent. Made with Nibbed Cacao, it takes less than five minutes and delivers that same clean, mood-lifting energy you love, just a little cooler.

why iced cacao?

because sometimes you want:

• something refreshing, not steaming

• energy without the jitters

• chocolate… but make it acceptable at any hour

iced cacao = all of the above.

ingredients (simple, as always)

• 20g nibbed cacao

• 3/4 glass milk of choice (we love coconut milk for natural sweetness)

• ice

• optional extras:

  • cinnamon

  • maple syrup

  • vanilla extract

how to make iced cacao

step 1: start with your cacao

add 20g of nibbed cacao to a jug or large glass with 20ml of hot water.

step 2: mix it up

use a frother (or a spoon if you’re keeping it low-tech) to whizz it up until it starts to melt and smooth out.

step 3: add your extras

this is where you can make it your own, a pinch of sea salt a dash of cinnamon, a drizzle of maple syrup, a drop of vanilla… go on.

step 4: pour in your milk

add about 3/4 of a glass of your milk of choice.
coconut milk is a favourite here, naturally sweet, super creamy, no fuss.

step 5: whisk again

give it another good whizz so everything is smooth, silky, and properly combined.

step 6: pour over ice

fill your glass with ice and pour your cacao over.

take a moment. admire it. enjoy it. 

why it’s a better iced drink option

this isn’t your average iced coffee situation.

cacao is:

• rich in antioxidants

• a natural source of magnesium

• known for supporting mood and calm energy

so instead of a spike → crash situation…
you get a more steady, feel-good kind of lift.

iced cacao season is here

we’re not saying summer is guaranteed…

but we are saying your drinks can start acting like it.

this iced cacao recipe is the perfect way to keep your ritual going, just a little cooler, a little fresher, and very hard to stop making.

final thought

same cacao.
different vibe.

and once you try it iced… you’ll wonder why you waited.