Ceremonial Cacao from Unroasted Nibs — Stone Ground for 72 Hours
Our ceremonial cacao is made from unroasted cocoa nibs, slowly ground in a stone melanger for 72 hours. This extended grinding creates a fine cacao mass with a smooth texture, ready for your daily cacao ritual or a quiet moment of enjoyment.
All the naturally occurring cocoa butter remains in the mass. Made entirely from unroasted cocoa nibs, our cacao contains no added sugar, emulsifiers, or other ingredients.
To prepare, finely chop your desired amount and blend with warm water or a plant-based drink until frothy. Add spices or a little sweetness to suit your taste.
Ingredients: 100% unroasted cocoa nibs.
Process: Stone ground for 72 hours.
Texture: Fine and smooth.
Single origin: Peru
500g is a block packed in a brown zip pouch, 5kg is 10x500g blocks. 20kg is 40x500g blocks.
Varieties: Criollo, Trinitario, local small varieties (Chunco, Vrae)
Region: San Martín, Junín, Ayacucho
Roasting level: Low
Acidity: Medium
Bitterness: Medium
In chocolate, fruity notes and woody tones stand out thanks to the rich flavour profile and low roasting level.
Packaging: Zip doypack.
Ceremonial cacao from Peru
It originates from Peru, where it is considered a drink of the gods and has a long history connected with Mayan culture.
Peruvian cacao also has a high content of minerals such as iron, chromium, zinc, and potassium, and is a source of B vitamins, vitamin E, K, and folic acid.
