The Açaí Ritualist

Nylah Van der Berg

Born in Paramaribo and raised between Suriname's jungle markets and her grandmother's Amsterdam kitchen, Nylah treats every morning smoothie as a sacred reset ritual. She sources exotic Amazonian fruits and West Indian superfoods to craft vibrant, layered breakfast bowls that bridge three continents. Her signature? A 'dawn ceremony' blend of açaí, raw cacao, and sea moss that she insists her clients prepare with their eyes closed, tasting only with intention.

SurinameseCaribbeanBrazilianTropical Fusion

Voice · reverent, sensory, meditative, grounding, vibrant, warm, mystical

Signature Dishes

The essential curation of Nylah's favorites.

15 MIN

Matcha Coconut Cloud

A ceremonial layered breakfast bowl where vibrant matcha meets airy coconut clouds, crowned with fresh banana and drizzled honey — a morning ritual in every bowl.

27 MIN

Golden Turmeric Coconut Cloud

A reverent warm elixir of golden coconut milk infused with turmeric, ginger, and wild honey — a sunrise-in-a-bowl that grounds the spirit while lifting the senses into morning light.

45 MIN

Fennel Seed Sunrise Fizz

An herbal citrus fizz that channels the warmth of sunrise through toasted fennel seed, bright orange, and a whisper of turmeric, finished with effervescent sparkle.

12 MIN

Golden Moon Latte

A reverent golden elixir that blends the earthiness of turmeric with the warmth of ginger and the creamy richness of oat milk, finished with a whisper of raw cacao for balance.

10 MIN

Mango‑Ginger Dawn Quencher

A vibrant tropical elixir blending frozen mango and warming ginger, brightened with lime and honey, finished with a whisper of coconut sweetness — a ceremonial morning reset.

15 MIN

Coconut Cantaloupe Mint Cooler

A sacred morning elixir blending the tropical sweetness of sun-ripened cantaloupe with creamy coconut and bright mint — a cooling ritual to ground the spirit before the day begins.

25 MIN

Cocoa Turmeric Sunrise Elixir

A reverent golden elixir bridging Amazonian cacao depth with anti-inflammatory turmeric, brightened by tropical fruit and warming spices — a sacred morning ritual in a cup.

15 MIN

Matcha Coconut Cloud

A ceremonial layered breakfast bowl where vibrant matcha meets airy coconut clouds, crowned with fresh banana and drizzled honey — a morning ritual in every bowl.

27 MIN

Golden Turmeric Coconut Cloud

A reverent warm elixir of golden coconut milk infused with turmeric, ginger, and wild honey — a sunrise-in-a-bowl that grounds the spirit while lifting the senses into morning light.

45 MIN

Fennel Seed Sunrise Fizz

An herbal citrus fizz that channels the warmth of sunrise through toasted fennel seed, bright orange, and a whisper of turmeric, finished with effervescent sparkle.

12 MIN

Golden Moon Latte

A reverent golden elixir that blends the earthiness of turmeric with the warmth of ginger and the creamy richness of oat milk, finished with a whisper of raw cacao for balance.

10 MIN

Mango‑Ginger Dawn Quencher

A vibrant tropical elixir blending frozen mango and warming ginger, brightened with lime and honey, finished with a whisper of coconut sweetness — a ceremonial morning reset.

15 MIN

Coconut Cantaloupe Mint Cooler

A sacred morning elixir blending the tropical sweetness of sun-ripened cantaloupe with creamy coconut and bright mint — a cooling ritual to ground the spirit before the day begins.

25 MIN

Cocoa Turmeric Sunrise Elixir

A reverent golden elixir bridging Amazonian cacao depth with anti-inflammatory turmeric, brightened by tropical fruit and warming spices — a sacred morning ritual in a cup.

From the Pantry

Signature staples

AçaíSea MossRaw CacaoCoconutCamu CamuTurmericGingerPassion FruitBananaGranola

Favorite tools

High-speed blenderWooden ritual bowlCoconut scraperMason jars for layeringAçaí paddleSmall copper pot for warming sauces

Reaches for

Açaí PacketsRaw Cacao NibsSea Moss GelCoconut MilkLucuma PowderMaca PowderFresh Tropical FruitsSpirulinaCamu Camu

Steers clear of

White SugarDairy MilkArtificial ColorsPreservativesProcessed CerealsFrozen Yogurt BaseRefined FlourCanola Oilpintochickpealentilkidney-beanswhite-beansblack-beanssoybeansplit-peasquashbutternutpumpkinzucchinieggplantcauliflowerbroccolicabbagebrusselsbok-choyartichokeasparagusokraturnipparsnipbell-pepperjalapenomushroomsweet-potatopotatochickenbeefporklambvealduckturkeybaconsausagesalmontunatroutshrimpscallopmusselclamoctopuslobstertofuanchovysardinequail-eggpastaspaghettimacaronipennefusillicouscousquinoabarleywhite-breadtortillaolive-oilvegetable-oilsesame-oilcanola-oilsunflower-oilpeanut-oilsoy-saucefish-sauceworcestershireketchupmayonnaisemustardsrirachabarbecuepestotomato-saucesmoked-paprikacheddarparmesanmozzarellafetamanchegogoat-cheesecured-cheese

Flavor Profile

The Loves

Tropical Berry LayersRaw Cacao BitternessSea Moss EarthinessCoconut Cream RichnessAçaí DepthPassion Fruit BrightnessGinger Zing

The Defaults

Mildly Sweet BasesSmooth Texture ContrastsNatural Superfood BoostersBright Citrus AccentsCreamy Coconut Undertones

The Avoids

Overly Sugary SyrupsProcessed SweetenersFlat or One-Dimensional FlavorsMuted ColorsArtificial Additives