Ceremonial Cacao Paste (Theobroma Cacao) – Pebbles Shape and Ayni Bar  🌿
 
Ceremonial cacao is not the same as the regular chocolate we find in the supermarket. 🌱✨
It refers to a pure, whole preparation of cacao, used in spiritual, therapeutic, and inner-connection contexts.
 
🔑 Main characteristics of ceremonial cacao:
100% pure: made only from the cacao bean, without refined sugars, milk, or additives.
Minimal processing: the beans are fermented, dried, lightly roasted (or sometimes kept raw, depending on the tradition), and then ground into a thick paste.
Special variety: often sourced from specific regions (such as Peru, Guatemala, Mexico), grown traditionally and with spiritual intention.
High theobromine content: an alkaloid that gives gentle energy, increases blood flow, and promotes mental clarity without the harsh side effects of caffeine.
Ritual use: consumed in ceremonies for opening the heart, meditation, dance, sharing circles, shamanic work, and practices of expanded awareness.
 
Spiritual significance:
Considered a plant teacher, like tobacco, ayahuasca, or sage, but with a gentle, loving energy.
Often called the “medicine of the heart” because it facilitates connection with emotions, empathy, compassion, and a sense of unity.
In Mayan and Aztec traditions, cacao was seen as the sacred food of the gods, used in rituals of healing, fertility, and connection with the divine.
 
Our 100% organic Criollo cacao comes from Peru and is crafted with care to preserve its purity, aroma, and rich flavor.
 
What makes our cacao unique?
🔹 It is processed at low drying temperatures (below 40°C), using a slow and delicate method that maintains its natural properties, ensuring a distinctive flavor and aroma.
🔹 It comes in pebbles shape, making it easy to measure, melt, and use for ceremonies, drinks, or culinary creations.
🔹 Or you can choose to buy a bar of cacau. In this case, you will have to cut it into small bits.
🔹 Both types of cacau different as they came from different sellers. 
 
How it’s prepared:
The cacao paste is dissolved in hot water (not milk, as milk can neutralize some of its active compounds).
It can be spiced with cinnamon, vanilla, cardamom, or cayenne pepper.
It is sipped slowly, in an environment of intention, prayer, or meditation.
 
We are deeply committed to fair trade and sustainability, working closely with small-scale farmers to support ethical cacao production. Our supply chain upholds socially and environmentally responsible practices, promoting biodiversity conservation and sustainable rural development.
 
By choosing our cacao, you’re not just indulging in a high-quality product—you’re supporting a more sustainable and equitable future for farmers and the environment. 🌍💚