Ceremonial Cacao — Peruvian Criollo | 100% Pure Cacao Paste

Ceremonial Cacao — Peruvian Criollo | 100% Pure Cacao Paste

A rich, velvety ceremonial grade cacao made from whole Criollo cacao beans grown in Peru and fairly traded. Smooth and softly bitter, with a deep chocolate flavour and a thick, creamy body when prepared — gentler than many ceremonial cacaos, so it needs little or no sweetener.

Why Criollo?
Of the cacao varieties grown today, Criollo is the most ancient — an original, non-hybrid lineage often called the “king of cacao”. It is also one of the rarest: delicate to grow and low-yielding, it makes up only a tiny fraction of the world’s cacao harvest. Its beans are prized by fine chocolate makers for their complex flavour and aroma, and they give a ceremonial cup that is rounder, smoother and less harsh than most.

What makes it different:
✦ Whole-bean cacao paste — the entire bean is ground, keeping all of its natural cacao butter, unlike cacao powder, for a richer, fuller-bodied cup
✦ 100% pure — single origin, single variety, with nothing added
✦ Unroasted & minimally processed — low fermentation and low temperature, keeping the cacao as close to its natural state as possible
✦ Fair trade — grown by small farmer co-operatives in Peru that support their communities

It comes in small chunks that are easy to chop, so the preparation becomes part of your ritual. Enjoy it as a grounding morning cup and coffee alternative, alongside meditation, breathwork or journaling, or shared in a cacao ceremony. It is just as lovely in raw desserts, smoothies, homemade chocolate and baking.

Available in:
✦ 50g — taster size, 2–3 daily cups or 1 ceremonial serving
✦ 200g — approx. 10 daily cups
✦ 500g — approx. 25 daily cups

How to prepare:
Finely chop around 20g of cacao for a daily cup, or around 40g for a ceremonial serving. Melt into 150–200ml of hot (not boiling) water or plant milk and whisk or blend until frothy. Add a pinch of cinnamon, chilli or a little honey to taste.

Storage: Keep in a cool, dry, dark place, sealed after opening.

Ingredients: 100% cacao paste (Theobroma cacao), Criollo variety

Origin: Peru | Shipped from: London, UK

Cacao naturally contains theobromine and a small amount of caffeine. Not suitable for children. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, on medication or have a heart condition, please consult a healthcare professional before use. Keep away from pets — cacao is toxic to dogs and cats.