A Steam Chalice is a native spiritual tool of the Jamaican diaspora, first spotted in 1972 at a ceremony held by the Rastafarian Nyahbinghi. Alternate versions of the Steam Chalice has been utilized since the 18th century, especially in ancient India. The process of steaming is a more organic, safe, and intentional way to medicate the herb of your choice, with minimal traces of toxic byproducts associated with direct fire placed on the herb. This results in a clean & long-lasting experience throughout the mind, body, and soul.

Organic activated charcoal is very beneficial for detoxification purposes, cleansing toxins, and is free of radicals. Leaving no residual solvents, compared to new age vaporizers, because the heat is coming directly from the coals. In conjunction with the organic charcoal and the water, the steam chalice provides a natural double filtration system.

Upon steaming, you embrace the full flavonoid, terpene, and cannabinoid profile. On behalf of the herbs being vaporized, you can taste and smell the organic compounds in complete totality because you’re not burning any herbs. Leaving nothing but a natural fragrant essence in the air evaporates. Each element and its counterparts work together so one can achieve full medical benefits.

The process of the Chalice is a sacred and intentional practice that invokes and connects all of the elements; fire, water, air, earth, and spirit. This deeply activating experience is an act of breath-work, meditation, and intention, thus resulting in ital (natural) medication. Ital meaning - anything natural and organic. The deep breathing required to take pulls from the chalice deepens your meditative experience. Deep breathing reduces physical and mental tension, removes up to 70% of toxins stored in the body, expands the lung capacity, relieves stress & so much more! Safe to say, breathing is more than an essential part of life.

For most herbal / cannabis connoisseurs, tasting such true expressions of the terpenes and flavonoids in your herbs might be all the spiritual experience you’re looking for. However, for those of us who apprecilove the ceremony of combing all the elements to create an intentional practice, using a steam chalice is just one more way to connect with plant medicine, ourselves, and spirit guides, on a deeper and more spiritual level.