CEREMONIAL CACAO
What is Ceremonial Cacao?
Is 100% High grade Cacao paste that has been made from bean to bar with the highest possible quality Cacao beans. It is obtained following traditional ways of preparation through the making process. From harvesting, fermenting, drying, roasting, peeling and grinding, the cacao beans are handled with all the care and intention. It is made honouring traditions, respecting the land and the people involved in these traditional processes.
Our Four Principles
As an important part of all the development of our Cacao we have four main principles that are essential for us. These principles harmonise & elevate Ceremonial Cacao beyond just a drink transforming it into a vessel for profound experiences and deep-rooted traditions.
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All our cacao is sourced directly from Indigenous and farming communities. The direct relationships we have built with them allows us to trade cacao ethically. By doing this, we support the lives of indigenous communities, farmers, and their families.
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All our beans are grown organically respecting the natural rhythms of nature and in lands where Cacao trees grow together with other fruit trees.
This system is called Agroforestry, and it allows Cacao trees to stay cool under the shade of other trees and be more resilient. It helps decrease the chances of disease outbreaks, increase the amount of crops per year, improve the quality of the cacao beans and soil, and helps preserve and regenerate the ecosystem.
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All of our Cacao products are made respecting the communities and their traditional ways of working with Cacao.
We divert from the industrialised ways of cacao making which use high heat and other processes that take away the physical and spiritual benefits of this powerful plant.
Using handmade processes and minimum heat allows us to bring out the natural flavours of cacao and retain its nutritional value.
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Beyond the physical preparation of our Cacao lies the essence of intention. Each step of the process is imbued with mindfulness and purpose by our communities.
We hope that you can connect to these energies and that they serve you as a way to connect with yourself, your day, your own intentions, and those who you share it with.
Whether you use it ceremonially, or enjoy it as part of your morning ritual, we hope that it helps you to improve your holistic wellbeing.