80Noir Ultra - The 8pm Ritual

The 8pm Ritual • Chocolate + both blends • Small seasonal batches
The 8pm Ritual

Ancient Chocolate. Reimagined for Evening.

Some evenings need more than tea. The 8pm Ritual pairs our 87.5% high-cacao dark chocolate with your choice of Evening Sleep I or Evening Sleep II - magnesium-led blends designed to support a softer, more intentional wind-down.

Low sugar
High cacao
No bitterness
No heaviness
Crafted in Yorkshire
Small seasonal batches
The 8pm Ritual
The ritual concept
Evening chocolate ritual
How it works

A small signal that the day is done.

1) Blend

Blend 17-20g of 87.5% chocolate with a pinch of (start with half a teaspoon) either Evening blend I or evening II.

2) Whisk

Pour over hot milk or hot water (of choice) and blend till a creamy smooth emulsion. 

3) Sip slowly

Find your favourite mug and enjoy the warmth + ritual = a calmer, softer close to your day. (one hour before bed) 


Evening Sleep I

Soft. Clean. Berry-led calm.

A gentle magnesium-rich blend designed to help the body unwind and settle without warming spices. Ideal if you prefer a clean, comforting night-time drink.

Ingredients: Tri-magnesium (blue raspberry), wild blueberry, blackcurrant, ashwagandha.

Perfect for: softness without spice • calmer evenings • a light wind-down

Evening Sleep II

Deep. Warming. Ritual-led.

A richer blend layered with magnesium, dark berries and gentle aromatics to support relaxation and digestion before sleep. Designed for slower evenings and colder nights.

Ingredients: Tri-magnesium (blue raspberry), wild blueberry, blackcurrant, ashwagandha, raspberry, passion fruit, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, star anise, orange peel.

Perfect for: people who love warmth • deeper rituals • cosy evenings

What early testers told us

Real evenings. Real feedback.

I love my 100% chocolate drink mid/late afternoon so was surprised how much I enjoyed adding the spice mix for a night time wind-down routine. I felt my body relax as I sipped the mix… By the time my head was on the pillow and the lights out I drifted off easily into a refreshing sleep.

Trial participant

I have just finished the trial and am already missing my evening spice blend. Adding this into my existing routine has elevated the process, the taste and the effectiveness of helping to soothe my busy mind and help me be as prepared for rest as I can be.

Trial participant

I have loved using this Evening Ritual, it pairs beautifully with the hot chocolate and is also nice as a standalone product. Not sickly sweet, just comforting and sleep inducing. A lovely colourful hug in a mug.

Trial participant

The evening spice blend mixed with my 87.5 chocolate was just the perfect end to my day. The berry flavour was delicious — just a hint… not overpowering. You climbed into bed feeling calm, comforted and relaxed. Bliss in a mug.

Trial participant
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Choose your path

One box or make it effortless.

Try it once

Start with a single Ritual Set and see how it feels in your evenings. No pressure, just a softer close to the day.

Get The Ritual

Subscribe monthly

If you want consistency without re-ordering, subscribe and let the ritual arrive on time.

Subscribe Monthly

Most customers start with one box and then switch to subscription once it becomes their nightly ritual.

Frequently asked

A few gentle answers

Do I use milk or water?

Both work beautifully. Milk creates a softer, creamier ritual and calmer ay for the evening. Water gives a lighter, cleaner finish and lets the blends come through more clearly.

Is this a sleep product?

No, we do not position The 8pm Ritual as a sleep aid. It is designed as a calming evening ritual to help create a softer transition from day to night but most customers have found it provides a great nights sleep as a byproduct. 

How long does one set last?

That depends on how often you use it, but most people find the set can last a month when used as a nightly ritual, hence why we have included this in our monthly subscription. 

Can I subscribe instead of reordering each time?

Yes. Many customers begin with one box and then move to subscription once it becomes part of their evening rhythm.

A calmer evening

Give yourself one softer night.

We are not positioning this as a sleep aid. We are creating space for a calmer evening with real chocolate, warmth, and ritual. It just so happens to help with a good nights sleep too. 

Prepared in small seasonal batches.