Frequently Asked Questions
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HAPÉ
Rapeh/Hapé is a general term used by indigenous tribes to refer to a shamanic “snuff,” a natural plant medicine which is used as a spiritual healing tool. It is comprised of Mapacho (Nicotiana Rustica) and other plant medicines. It's a beautiful spiritual medicine used to heal us physically, spiritually and emotionally. It assists us in getting out of our heads and into our hearts. Hapé is either self-administered or administered by a medicine carrier or practitioner. The effects are experienced rapidly through administration up each nostril.
Every blend of hapé has different qualities, but in general hapé helps to sharpen the mind, clears energy blockages, aligns and opens the chakras and opens our third eye chakra, and allows healing and processing of emotions, grief, anxiety and depression. Hapé provides very calming effects, and a deep meditation process that can aid us in our spiritual awakening and our connection to our spirit guides. It can connect us to our higher selves, so we may recognize our divinity. To learn more as you build your relationship with hapé, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on our Instagram page where we post more often.
If you are new to Hapé, we created a page just for you. We know how overwhelming it can be when first being introduced to something so we have made this process easier for you. You will notice that we created “starter kits”. These starter kits contain Hapé blends that have been carefully selected to get you started, along with a kuripe, which is your self-administration tool.
We have videos on our YouTube channel to get you started too, along with a recommended one-on-one virtual workshop and ceremony to really understand the ins and outs of this medicine, how to sit with it ceremoniously, the different blowing techniques, the set and setting, and the intentions, and blessings. We will be launching a course soon as a more affordable option.
We have a wide selection of Hapés that vary from mild to strong, and we mark these with different color hearts underneath the name of each blend. Green heart = Light & Gentle, Orange Heart = Medium Strong, Red Heart = Super Strong
To get started on your journey with Hapé, you'll need a Kuripe and Hapé. A kuripe is a "v" shaped, self-applicator which allows you to administer the Hapé to yourself, so this is imperative.
Our Specialty Hapé blends (traditional) are administered using this kuripe tool to administer the Hapé in each nostril. Of course there is a lot more to this process like dosage, strength of blow, the angle and the ceremony part, so if you need more guidance, look into our videos, and our one-on-one virtual workshop.
Our Sublingual Hapé blends are taken underneath the tongue, and does not require the need of a kuripe. We do recommend though that you have a good idea as to what Hapé is before you sit with it even in this capacity.
Hapé is a beautiful indigenous medicine, but it’s not for everyone. If you are looking for a natural remedy to help you deepen your spiritual experience and your connection to spirituality, to release emotional blockages, to tap back in to your intuition, to get out of your head and in to your heart, and to free yourself from the stories that no longer serve you, I would say Hapé is for you. If you are embarking on some sort of spiritual path, wanting to be more in tune with your inner truth, your inner guidance, and your spirit guides, Hapés will be your best ally.
If you have sat with other plant medicines and are in the integration process, Hapé is one of the best integration tools, and will help solidify other plant medicine experiences so that you can take the guidance and insights from those experiences, and begin to actually live in the truth of that guidance.
Our Hapé comes directly from the indigenous tribes and medicine carriers in the heart of Brazil and Peru. We have a deep, beautiful relationship with our brothers and sisters that create the blends we carry and share with you.
They are directly shipped to us, making sure that this sacred medicine moves through the fewest hands as possible.
We have very detailed write-ups on all our blends describing their effects, their qualities and how they may assist you spiritually, emotionally and physically. We would suggest that you feel into it, follow your intuition as to what you may need in this moment.
If you're wanting to try a few blends to see what you like without breaking the bank, we have sampler packs that you can put together of the ones that are calling to you, or try sampler packs that we've put together.
If you are new, and have no idea where to begin, we have our starter packs with carefully selected Hapés to get you started, to remove the guess work as you embark on your new journey.If you still are unsure of which blend to go with, feel free to send us an email, and let us know what it is you’re working through, or what your intentions are with the Hapé and we can happily help guide you to blends to suit your intention.
While every blend of Hapé brings us out of our heads and back in to our hearts to release stuck or stagnant emotions, we would recommend Nukini Bliss, the Hapé of unconditional love as the first option. If you are working to uncover inner emotional wounds and triggers, Shadow Work has been designed to help with this journey. Mi Corazon Abierto is a very strong Hapé that assist us in emotional and heart-based work. It finds ever crack in your heart space and pours deep, unconditional love into them. We are unfortunately sold out at the moment, but when this Hapé comes back in, this is a winner.
Which each blend of Hapé will connect you spiritually, Golden Phoenix is like no other Hapé that exists, anywhere. Its ability to bring in ancestral energy, and connect you deeply with your spirit guides and Source is outstanding. Golden Phoenix will give you a glimpse “behind the veil”, behind the dimensions, and remind you of all that you have forgotten. Light Work is also a beautiful blend that allows for connection to your higher self, your spirit guides and your divine being.
All blends of Hapé are amazing at bringing in peace, and allowing for a meditative experience, and with this said, we would recommend a few for different reasons. Gesileu Tsunu is a powerful Hapé at clearing turbulent and chaotic energy, bringing in immense calm. Nukini Bliss will bring you straight into your heart, and deliver unconditional love that will put you at peace. Apurina Awiri, is a very gentle, very calming Hapé that helps to quieten the mind and clear the space.
Huni Kuin Murici is also a really good option for meditative purposes, and for grounding and calming, We are unfortunately sold out at the moment, however when this comes back, it’s a great option for meditation and calm.
Each blend works a little differently with each person, especially when it comes to energy. However we have a few to recommend for energy, mental focus, and mental clarity. Cacao Roses is a strong Hapé that will clear out any stagnant energy, and blocked energy centers to make way for renewed energy to flow through us. Nukini Maca brings in energy and alertness to our being. Our Tsunu Jungle Mint is powerful at uplifting and refreshing your energy, moving stagnant energy out, and helping you feel awake, focused and full of clarity.
Alegria da Floresta is another incredible blend for mental clarity and focus. It also helps to clear out unwanted thought patterns and cyclical thinking. It’s out of stock at the moment, but when it’s back in, this is a winner.
The most powerful Hapés we carry to clear energy are Tsunu Jungle Mint, Gesileu Tsunu, Huni Kuin Mawa Isa, Cacao Roses and Shanenawa Caneleiro. They are all amazing at clearing out old energy, dense energy, stuck energy, and bringing in new, more aligned energy into your being.
We have quite a few extremely strong Hapés, but if you are looking for something truly powerful, we would recommend Shanenawa Caneleiro, Golden Phoenix, Katukina Vashawa, Huni Kuin Mawa Isa, Mi Corazon Abierto, and Alegria da Floresta.
Our most gentle blends of Hapé would be Yawanawa Rose and Apurina Awiri.
Some of our Hapés may be out of stock when you’re wanting to purchase, and we know that can be frustrating. We are always trying to keep on top of our selection, and make sure that they’re always available, however we must respect the time it takes for the tribes to create the blends, unforeseen weather changes that impacts the tribes ability to source their plants, or deliver their Hapé to our translators. There are also many other circumstances that we have to maneuver through that sometimes delay shipments or arrivals of our Hapés.
If you sign up to our newsletter, you will get notified when blends are back in stock, as well as when we have new blends as we are always testing to find the best, most potent blends to share with you.
CACAO
Our amazing Ceremonial Cacao comes directly from a women-run farm in Guatemala. Our Cacao is harvested and prepared by the hands of Mayan women who have deep, ancestral connections to the medicine of Cacao. It is stone ground, organic and direct-trade, as it should be.
Our Ceremonial Cacao is stone ground raw cacao beans, prepared by Mayan women in the traditional way. You’ll receive it as a course powder, which you’ll then add to hot water or plant based milk. It is consumed as a hot drink, much like hot chocolate. You do not need to add anything else into the cup, unless you feel called to.
Ceremonial Cacao is often sat with in a ceremonial, sacred way, with intention as it’s a beautiful connector to your heart. If you choose to sit with it at home, simply hold the cup to your heart, state your intentions, express gratitude to the women who prepared it, and sip on this beautiful beverage. Sitting with Ceremonial Cacao pairs really well with a session of journaling, of contemplation, of tarot reading, or reading and insightful book that allows you to ponder.
It’s also a beautiful opportunity to write down things that you’d like to bring into your life, and the things you’d like to let go of, and do a burning ritual of the papers. Any way of expressing, and connecting to your heart, and to your spirituality is a perfect pair up with Ceremonial Cacao.
For an affective cup of ceremonial cacao, 2-4 tbsp of cacao prepared with 16oz of either hot water or plant based milk is optimal. You can also prepare with half water and half milk. Oat milk and coconut milk are most ideal for cacao preparation. For a ceremonial dose, 4-5 tbsp of cacao for every 16oz of water or milk is optimal.Prepare a pot of water or plant based milk, and add your preferred amount of cacao into the pot. Stir frequently as the liquid begins to heat up, and the cacao begins to melt. Remove from stove when the cacao has mostly melted. Feel free to use a hand blender and frother to create a creamier blend, or transfer to a blender before you drink.
Our Ceremonial Cacao is made up of raw cacao beans that are stone-ground, prepared with Mayan spices, panella, and other spices, depending on what blend you purchase. Ceremonial Cacao contains a much higher quantity of beneficial, health-restoring, and mood-elevating compounds than any other cacao-based product on the market.
This heart-warming or “heart-opening” sensation is what brings about the uniquely, expansive, peaceful, open and elevated physical and mental states that cacao provides.
Benefits are as follows;. Connects us to our hearts & regulates our emotions. Promotes feelings of serenity, peace and gratitude . Mindfulness, inner peace, connection the the present moment . Connection to our higher self and our intuition. Provides sustainable energy without the jitters . Reduces stress & boosts one’s mood. Increases blood flow and reduces high blood pressure. Antioxidants to protect cells from free radicals. Good for gut health & sleep quality It may elevate your mood and your energy, and also bring focus and clarity.
Cacao assists us in connecting to our hearts, our bodies, and our connection to nature. You may feel a slight body buzz, tingling, and a beautiful grounding sensation. Cacao is packed full of vitamins and minerals and increases blood flow to the brain which helps to strengthen awareness and focus. It helps the body to heal, detoxify and to give your immune system a good boost.
It tastes like a very rich hot chocolate, with a bit of kick from the Mayan spices which helps open the blood vessels and allows for better blood flow in the body.
SHIPPING & RETURNS
Unfortunately we cannot accept returns or exchanges due to the nature of our products and protection of these sacred medicines for all of our customers. We do this to protect you, and to make sure that when you order from us, that you are getting a freshly bottled Hapé and an untouched kuripe.
We would hate for anyone to receive a bottle of Hapé that may have been opened, tampered with and returned by a previous customer. Our goal is to provide high quality products that are safe, and that are bottled for each individual order.
However if your kuripe or Hapé has arrived to you broken, take a photo of the damage and let us know. We are happy to replace anything that may have broken during shipping.
Your order is always processed within 24hours, which means it will be packed and shipped within that time frame. The time it takes to get to you will depend on the shipping option you select at checkout. Remember to put your email address so you can get notified when your package has been shipped, and you can continue tracking your package as it makes its way to you.
Please keep in mind that we are not Amazon Prime. And by “we”, I really mean “me”. I am not Amazon Prime. I am one person with a deep connection to this medicine on the other side of your order, that hand bottles your Hapé for your order. I don’t stock ready bottled Hapé in a warehouse with a team of individuals who have no connection to this medicine to take care of your order. I take care of every single order myself. I bottle, I package and I drop your order off at USPS or UPS within 24 hours.
Please note… once your package is dropped off with the shipping carrier, the rest of the process is on them, and not on me. I’m not USPS, and I’m not UPS, so if your package arrives late, I can completely empathize with you, however, please keep in mind, that this is not my fault, and I have nothing to do with the process once I release your package to them.
If you have selected 2-day shipping with USPS, please understand that your package will not arrive in 2 days. 2 day shipping means that it will take 2 full business days to ship, and on the 3rd day, most likely, a full 3rd day, your package will eventually arrive.
Keep in mind that shipping days are business days. If you place your order on a Wednesday or Thursday with 2-day shipping, hoping your package will arrive by Friday, it will likely arrive on Monday, as it will require Thursday and Friday (2 full business days) to travel, and the 3rd business day being Monday, to deliver. USPS does not work on the weekend, so please keep this in mind.
I am not in control of the shipping times, although I wish I could hand-deliver your item in a single-day! I can only control the speed at which I get your order packaged and dropped-off, and that is always done within 24 hours of your order.
With that said, we do not offer refunds for late shipment. This is something you can resolve with the courier (UPS. USPS etc), however since the shipment is out of our control, we cannot offer refunds for late arrivals of packages.
Yes, we do ship internationally via UPS or USPS, depending on which courier you have selected at checkout. Both will include global tracking so you can monitor your package shipping to you. Please note that shipments outside of the United States may be subject to customs fees, duties and taxes which are the responsibility of the the purchaser. We, at this time, cannot collect the duties and taxes at checkout, however as we grow, we may have more of an opportunity to tap into supplying you with the ability to collect and know these charges upfront at checkout.
If your order does require these additional charges, they must be paid by you, the customer, in order for your package to clear customs. Each country and province has their own unique regulations and fees that we cannot control, so please be aware that if you do order from us outside of the United States, that there may be customs, duty, tax or brokerage fees involved.
Please note that USPS and UPS are options at checkout. UPS might offer a faster and even cheaper delivery option, however their brokerage fee might be higher upon moving through Canadian customs. We are doing everything we can to collect and notify you of these taxes and fees upon checkout, but until we are able to, know that fees may differ depending on shipping courier.