I swapped coffee for a cup of cacao — here's what you need to know about the latest wellbeing trend 

An ancient practice has been growing in popularity in Ireland in recent years. Now cacao is being used beyond ceremony and being touted as a healthier alternative to coffee. Nicole Glennon finds out more

Cacao is the purest form of cocoa and chocolate.

If you have even a passing interest in wellness, you’ve probably noticed a rich, creamy hot chocolate lookalike popping up on your social media feeds in recent months.

Cacao, the purest form of cocoa and chocolate, has been having a bit of a renaissance — and it seems us Irish can’t get enough of it.