Adaptogens are a select (and some may say heroic) group of medicinal herbs, roots and fungi that respond to the unique biochemistry of your body to redress imbalance.

Adaptogenic plants are often found growing in unforgiving environments where they have had to ‘adapt’ in order to thrive and survive, and when introduced to your body they share their powers helping to support your adrenals & central nervous system to do the same.

Regular consumption (imbibe daily for best results) of these intelligent superfoods increases your body’s ability to resist physical, chemical, and biological stressors to maintain or restore homeostasis, boost immunity, elevate mood, regulate hormones and naturally energise ~ essentially helping you to speed up or slow down, depending on what your body needs. In other words, adaptogens are your new alchemical best friend.

In a nutshell… addictively delicious.
Dark cacao dances with the nutty sweetness of maca, panela and lucuma while alluring notes of ginger zest hum warmly to your taste buds creating a depth of flavour that satisfies all senses.

Think a darker, creamy hot chocolate with a hint of spice for the ultimate hot chocolate for grown ups.

Our alchemical mission with this potion was to create something made entirely of superfoods that deeply fortifies the body and tastes like poetry in your mouth.

Our blend is 100% organic. We use fiercely ethical and sustainably sourced ingredients. Our Adaptogenic Hot Chocolate is vegan, refined sugar free, gluten & wheat free, dairy free, nut free, palm oil free and most importantly guilt free.

Ingredients List: Raw & roasted cacao, panela, maca, ginger, carob, lucuma, reishi mushroom (10:1 extract), chaga mushroom (10:1 extract), ashwagandha, cinnamon, Peruvian mountain salt.

While cacao contains traces of naturally occurring caffeine, it doesn’t affect your central nervous system in the way coffee does. The stimulating effect in cacao comes from a compound called Theobromine, which is an alkaloid that has a similar structure to caffeine ~ but rather than being a nervous system stimulant, it is a cardiovascular stimulant.
This means cacao literally speaks to your heart.

Instead of that wired, jittery feeling that caffeine delivers (and then all too suddenly takes away) cacao offers calming, gentle, long lasting energy for the heart. Cacao increases blood circulation and flow to the vascular system (and the brain) and also improves absorption of other essential nutrients i.e magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium & phosphorus.

And for those who love to get technical, the average caffeine content in coffee is 13.5mg per gram, whereas cacao has approximately 1.4mg per gram. Almost 10x less caffeine than regular coffee and over 23x less caffeine than instant coffee.

When it comes to functional mushrooms and superfoods, there haven't been extensive scientific studies done for pregnancy and breastfeeding... so this is not a straightforward yes or no answer. We offer multiple perspectives so you can make the right decision for you and your babe, along with your trusted healthcare practitioner's wisdom. Always always listen to your body and your baby.

All of the medicinal plants in our blend have been used and revered by traditional cultures for thousands of years. They are tried, tested and known to support the body and optimise health. Social Alchemy was created while Rosie was pregnant because we wanted something that would support us through the wild ride that is parenting, and provide more sustainable energy and nourishment than coffee could. We have feedback from many other women enjoying it during their pregnancies and even craving it. We believe less is more when it comes to the first trimester so recommend only from second trimester onwards.

Western science indicates Ashwagandha in LARGE amounts is not recommended during pregnancy, while Ayurvedic practitioners will often *prescribe* it as very beneficial for both mother and baby, and at normal therapeutic doses to help prevent miscarriage. You won’t get anywhere close to concerning doses even if drinking regular high quantities of Social Alchemy Adaptogenic Hot Chocolate.

And if our modern medical system not having enough conclusive evidence for you makes you hesitate, we wholeheartedly support you in that choice! We will be here to offer you and your beautiful postpartum self a delicious steaming tonic when you are ready.

We know we say ‘Hot Chocolate for Grown Ups’, but that doesn’t mean humans of the smaller variety can’t enjoy us too. There is nothing illicit or naughty about us ~ we simply mean this is no regular hot chocolate and your adult taste buds may not want to share. But if you do choose to share this potion, please know that it is safe, delicious and nourishing for the whole family at ages 2+.

Despite the long standing traditional use of medicinal herbs (including Reishi, Chaga and Ashwagandha) in many cultures, western science still lacks extensive research to support clear cut claims. These intelligent plants are undoubtedly a gift from nature to improve our overall health and many holistic practitioners will recommend these superfood ingredients as highly beneficial for the developmental health of children.

As with anything relating to your children's health, check with your trusted health care professional. Use your discretion and parental intuition.

While typically served steaming to warm the soul, this seductive blend is acrobatically versatile. It’s scrumptious and soothing when served iced or added to a smoothie and transformative in baked cakes, cookies, porridge, blended bowls, icy poles and anything else you can concoct within your imagination.

Place 3 teaspoons of our Adaptogenic Hot Chocolate into your vessel of choice.

Heat milk/mylk, add in a splash to the powder and stir to a luxurious paste, pour in the rest of your warmed milk, stirring well and vwala.

You may also like the simple ritual of heating it all together in a small saucepan (or cauldron if you have one handy) on the stovetop or over the campfire.

If you’re feeling less sultry and a little more rustic ~ simply heap your teaspoons into hot water and top up with a splash of milk/mylk.

If you have time, take an extra 2 minutes (when you’re feeling too busy to take 2 minutes, take an extra 5) wrap your hands around the warm mug, allow a small pause in which to clear your mind and breathe deeply ~ expand your diaphragm. A thought of gratitude into the ether will never go astray.

The answer is yes! We are potent yet balanced enough that you may enjoy the daily ritual of a morning cup and keep us within reach for an adaptogenic afternoon pick-me-up or nightcap.

Being adaptogenic this brew supports energy as much as it supports rest, so in theory yes, but this will depend solely on your body's needs.

Some people exclusively sip this potion in the dark, while others use it as a sworn ally in the quest to rise and greet a new day. Because it will depend on your individual constitution, we recommend first trying it in the morning before dabbling with an afternoon cup and taking it from there.

*Dreams may or not become more magical with consumption.

You can purchase online directly from our website or for a kinesthetic experience, visit one of the magical stores on our stockists page ~

For our long distant lovers, we ship internationally and have some international stockists. If your address does not come up when placing an order, please reach out to us at hello@thesocialalchemy.com.au and proclaim your desire to receive some powdered magic!

For those who have been bewitched and entranced by our dark & addictive brew, we welcome you to join our inner circle of alchemy… subscribe to our powdered magic and gain an additional 11% savings. Select any size pouch/es and choose the frequency you desire ~ as well as the opportunity to receive exclusive touches of love in your package.

Each pouch of powdered pleasure has a lifespan of 12 months after blending (you will find your best before date tucked up on the bottom of your pouch). It is best to store your pouch sealed in a cool, dry environment ~ ideally within arms reach to satisfy daily cravings.

Are you a cafe, health food store, spa retreat, wellness centre, florist, school for witches & wizards or some other wonderful boutique looking to place a wholesale order?

We have two sizes for retail resale (128g + 500g) and large 1kg cafe bags for inhouse use and can also be a part of any gift basket or ritual you offer. Please reach out to us to at hello@thesocialalchemy.com.au

We are based in our hometown Byron Bay, Australia. All our magic is blended, packaged and posted with love from here.