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Water – Refreshing Ritual
Water – Refreshing Ritual
Mental Clarity | Lion’s Mane, Green Tea & Ginkgo | 54.5% Dark Chocolate
Adaptogen chocolate bar 54.5% Solids Minimum with Organic Lion’s Mane, Organic Green Tea, Panax Ginseng, Ginkgo Biloba & Astragalus Extract.
>5g extracts per serve (4-5x stronger than market)
Product Descriptions
Product Descriptions
The UK's FIRST Ever Herbal Chocolates inspired by Five Elements of TCM
Clear The Fog. Find Your Flow.
In a world of constant noise, Water is your pause button.
This isn't a sugar rush — it's a tool for mental precision. Rooted in the Water element of Traditional Chinese Medicine, this bar blends premium Belgian dark chocolate with powerful nootropics like Organic Lion's Mane and Ginkgo Biloba.
It's designed to wash away brain fog and leave you with calm, grounded focus.
- Boosts Cognitive Flow: Ingredients chosen to sharpen memory and processing.
- Jitter-Free Energy: Green Tea extract provides alertness without the crash.
- Pure & Potent: 100% Plant-Based, Gluten-Free, and ethically sourced.
Silence the Noise.
You don't need more energy — you need better energy.
Most snacks spike your blood sugar and leave you crashing an hour later. Water is different.
Inspired by the TCM principle of the Water element — which governs willpower, memory, and flow — we crafted a chocolate bar that works with your brain, not against it.
The Benefits
🧠 Nootropic Power: Lion's Mane Mushroom is renowned for supporting nerve health and cognitive function (focus/memory).
🌊 Fluid Thinking: Ginkgo Biloba improves blood flow to the brain, helping you process information faster.
🌿 Calm Alertness: Green Tea provides L-Theanine, which smooths out the "buzz" of caffeine for steady, sustained attention.
🛡️ Immune Support: Astragalus acts as a protective shield, supporting your body's resilience against stress.
Store in a dry place. Protect from heat.
Dark indulgence meets botanical clarity | 54.5% superior cacao | Inspired by TCM’s Water element | Ethically crafted in the UK
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How to Enjoy
How to Enjoy
When should I eat this?
Perfect for the afternoon slump (around 3 PM) when your focus starts to drift, or right before a deep work session when you need to lock in.
Serving Suggestion:Break off 2-3 squares. Let it melt slowly on your tongue. Feel the clarity settle in.
Production Country
Production Country
Made in the UK
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 54.5% Dark Chocolate (43%) (Cocoa Mass, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Emulsifier: Lecithin’s (Soya), Natural Vanilla Flavouring, Dextrin
- Organic Lions Mane Mushroom Extract
- Astragalus Extract
- Panax Ginseng Root Extract
- Organic Green Tea Powder
- Gingko Biloba Extract
*This product has been made using responsibly sourced cocoa. It is proudly from the Cocoa Horizons Program, ensuring sustainable and ethical cultivation.
Allergen Info: Suitable for vegans. May contain traces of milk.
Free From:GMO | Artificial sweeteners | Preservatives | Palm oil | Nuts | Gluten
🌱 100% Plant-Based, Nuts-Free, Gluten-Free & Vegan Friendly
🧠 Infused with Organic Lion’s Mane, Organic Green Tea, Ginseng + Adaptogens
♻️ Earth-Friendly Packaging
🇬🇧 Made in Bristol
🔬 Lab-Tested Herbal Purity
🍫 Free From: GMO, Artificial sweeteners, preservatives, and palm oil
❤️ Supporting the Cocoa Sustainable Programme to empower farming communities.
Nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
- Energy: 2190 kJ / 523 kcal
- Fat: 32 g (Saturates: 0 g)
- Carbohydrate: 0 g (Sugars: 41 g)
- Protein: 4.8 g | Salt: 0 g
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- ✅ FDA-Registered Adaptogens & Third-Party Lab Tested
- ✅ Ethically Sourced Cacao Beans
- ✅ Vegan & Gluten-Free. No Artificial Ingredients
| Features | Vital Duo | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Developed by Chinese herbalists | ✔ | ✘ |
| Best-in-class Adaptogenic Herbs extracts | ✔ | ✘ |
| Rooted in the Five Elements theory | ✔ | ✘ |
| Gluten Free, Plant-Based Ingredients | ✔ | ✔ |
| Support Cocoa Farming Ethically | ✔ | ✔ |
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When should I eat this?
Perfect for the afternoon slump (around 3 PM) when your focus starts to drift, or right before a deep work session when you need to lock in.
Will this make me jittery?
No. Unlike energy drinks or high-caffeine coffee, Water is formulated for calm focus. The L-Theanine in Green Tea balances the energy, so you feel sharp, not shaky.
Does it taste like mushrooms?
Definitely not. You get the rich, indulgent taste of premium Belgian dark chocolate. The herbal extracts are expertly blended to be effective without overpowering the flavor profile.
How much adaptogen is in each bar?
Each 100g bar contains 5000-7500mg of clinical-grade adaptogenic extracts —equivalent to 5-8g of raw herbs. That's a therapeutic dose, not a sprinkle.
When will I feel the effects?
Some benefits (like focus from Water or warmth from Luna) can be felt within 30-60 minutes. Deeper benefits (hormonal balance, skin radiance) build over 2-4 weeks of consistent enjoyment.
Are your adaptogens as potent as supplements?
Yes. We use the same cGMP-certified, FDA-registered adaptogens found in premium supplements. The difference? Ours taste like luxury chocolate.
How does Vital Duo compare to other functional chocolates?
Most "functional" chocolates use minimal herb doses or essential oils. We use clinical-grade extracts at therapeutic levels — the same potency you'd find in a TCM clinic.
Do you know this about cacao?
Just 50 grams of dark chocolate a day can help improve heart health, elevate mood, and even boost brain function! Eat more, before it’s too late to treat your body right!
Born from Love (And a Dislike of Bitter Herbs)
I’m Michael, a TCM herbalist from Hong Kong and lifelong chocolate lover.
One day, my partner was struggling with her cycle. Herbs could help — but she hated the taste. She is, however, a devoted chocolate lover.
So I created a tailor-made mushroom chocolate just for her.
She enjoyed her favourite treat, while receiving the benefits of natural remedies.
That sparked a question: Why not bring this harmony to the world?
And so Vital Duo was born.
Chocolate + Adaptogen. Pleasure + Balance.
A duo that feels vital.
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