Question 1

What is XOL?

Accepted Answer

XOL is a Tampa-based cacao brand centered on small-batch ceremonial cacao. We source cacao from Esmeraldas, Ecuador, lightly roast and stone-grind it in Tampa, and make fresh weekly batches ranging from pure cacao to carefully crafted blends.

Question 2

What makes XOL different from regular hot chocolate or cocoa?

Accepted Answer

Most hot chocolate mixes are made from cocoa powder plus sugar and other ingredients. XOL starts with whole cacao beans and keeps the naturally occurring cacao butter in the product. Pure Love contains only cacao; our blends add clearly listed spices, botanicals, or other ingredients.

Question 3

Can XOL be used as a coffee replacement?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many customers use XOL in place of coffee. Cacao naturally contains theobromine and some caffeine, so the experience is different from coffee and can vary from person to person.

Question 4

What are the health benefits of cacao in XOL?

Accepted Answer

Cacao naturally contains minerals and plant compounds, including magnesium, theobromine, and flavanols. Because the amounts vary by cacao and serving size, we do not promise specific medical or wellness outcomes. We prefer to let XOL be what it is: a whole-cacao food and ritual.

Question 5

Does XOL contain caffeine?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cacao naturally contains some caffeine as well as theobromine. Exact amounts vary by batch and serving size, and some XOL blends may contain additional caffeine-containing ingredients, which are listed on the product page.

Question 6

How do I prepare XOL?

Accepted Answer

For a rich cup, melt 1–2 cacao coins in hot water or your favorite milk and whisk or blend until smooth. Each coin is approximately 15 g. Sweeten or season to taste, and use more or less cacao to suit your preferred strength.

Question 7

Can I drink XOL every day?

Accepted Answer

Many customers enjoy XOL daily. Cacao naturally contains caffeine and theobromine, so individual tolerance varies. Check the ingredients in your specific blend and choose a serving that works for you, especially if you are sensitive to stimulants, pregnant, or taking medications.

Question 8

Is XOL safe for kids?

Accepted Answer

Cacao naturally contains caffeine and theobromine, so we do not make a blanket recommendation that XOL is appropriate for every child. Parents should consider age, serving size, stimulant sensitivity, and the ingredients in the specific product, and consult a pediatric healthcare professional when appropriate.

Question 9

Where is your cacao sourced?

Accepted Answer

Our current cacao comes from Esmeraldas, Ecuador through a cooperative working with smallholder farms. The beans are fermented and dried at origin, then imported to Tampa, where we lightly roast, crack, winnow, and stone-grind them in fresh weekly batches.

Question 10

Can I use XOL in recipes?

Accepted Answer

Definitely. XOL can be melted into drinks, smoothies, oatmeal, sauces, baking, and desserts. Pure Love is the most versatile choice when you want unsweetened cacao without added flavorings.

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