Ceremonial Cacao

From $9.95

Pure heirloom Criollo cacao from Northern Peru, hand-packed by our team in Western Australia. Rich, smooth and deeply chocolatey, it is made to be savoured slowly, as a morning ritual or a quiet evening cup.

100% heirloom Criollo cacao
Raw and organic, never roasted
Ethically sourced from the Ashaninka people of Northern Peru
Hand-packed in Western Australia

Hand-packed in WA
Ethically sourced
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About our Ceremonial Cacao

Our Ceremonial Cacao is whole cacao, made from heirloom Criollo beans and nothing else. No sugar, no fillers, no added flavours. The beans are never roasted, and every bag is prepared and packed by hand in Western Australia, with no heat treatment or machine processing.

Whisk it into hot water or milk for a thick, velvety cup with a gentle bitterness and a natural sweetness. It is the cacao our partner cafes pour for their regulars, and many people make it part of a slow morning ritual.

Theobroma cacao. Food of the gods.

Where it comes from

Satipo · Peru

Our cacao is grown in the rich forest soils of Satipo, in Peru’s Amazon region, and ethically sourced from the Ashaninka community, who have cared for this land and its cacao trees for generations. Criollo is a rare heirloom variety, known for its smooth, rounded flavour and gentle bitterness.

Origin Satipo, Peru
Grown by The Ashaninka community
Variety Heirloom Criollo
Processing Raw, unroasted, hand-packed

Read the full story The Origins of Our Ceremonial Cacao

Chunky or prepared?

Same cacao, two ways to enjoy it. Pick the one that suits your mornings.

Chunky

Best for a slow ritual

What it is: Pure cacao broken into rustic pieces

How to use: Chop or grate, then melt and whisk

Texture: Rich and full-bodied

Prep time: About 5 minutes

Prepared

Best for busy mornings and travel

What it is: [TBC]

How to use: [TBC]

Texture: [TBC]

Prep time: [TBC]

Ceremonial cacao vs cacao powder

Compare	Ceremonial cacao	Cacao powder
How it’s made	Whole beans ground into a paste. Nothing taken out.	Pressed to remove most of the cacao butter, then powdered.
Texture	Thick, rich and velvety, with its natural cacao butter	Lighter and thinner, can feel a little chalky
Flavour	Deep, rounded and gently bitter	Sharper and more bitter
How you use it	Melted and whisked into a drink, sipped slowly	Baking, smoothies and quick hot chocolate

How to prepare

One serve: about 25g cacao + 250ml water or milk Start with less and adjust to taste.

Measure. Chop or grate your Chunky cacao, or spoon out your Prepared cacao.
Heat gently. Warm 250ml of water or milk until steaming. Try not to let it boil.
Whisk. Add the cacao and whisk or froth until smooth and glossy.
Make it yours. Add a little honey, a pinch of cinnamon or a touch of chilli if you like.
Slow down. Find a quiet spot and sip it slowly.

Cafes that love our Ceremonial Cacao

Good to know

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your healthcare practitioner first.
Cacao naturally contains theobromine and a small amount of caffeine. If you are sensitive to stimulants, start with a smaller serve.
If you take medication or have a health condition, check with your healthcare practitioner before use.
Store sealed in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.

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Questions

Ceremonial Cacao FAQs

Ceremonial cacao is whole cacao, ground from the bean with nothing removed. It keeps its natural cacao butter, so it makes a thick, rich drink. Ours is heirloom Criollo, raw and unroasted.

Both are the same heirloom Criollo cacao. Chunky comes in rustic pieces you chop or grate, while Prepared [is ready to whisk straight into your cup].

Around [25g] per 250ml of water or milk is a good starting point. Start with less if you are new to cacao and adjust to taste.

Cacao naturally contains theobromine and a small amount of caffeine. Many people find it a gentler lift than coffee, but if you are sensitive to stimulants, start with a smaller serve.

Our 60g sample is a simple way to try it. The 250g, 500g and 1kg bags suit regular drinkers, and the 5kg slab is our bulk option.

Keep it sealed in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. Check the best before date on your pack.

Yes. Grate or chop it into smoothies, desserts and baking. It is unsweetened, so you may want to add a little sweetness.

Yes. We ship to every state and territory, and orders over $100 ship free when you add Ceremonial Cacao (T&Cs apply).

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