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Ceremony Collection

What makes this cacao ceremonial grade?

There is no official standard or certification for ceremonial grade cacao. To ensure you are getting cacao of the highest quality produced ethically and sustainably, it's important to know not only the brand, but the producer and the farmer.

At Choco Estates, we are the farmers and producers who work with cacao every day.

To us, ceremonial grade means:

Heirloom and ancestral varieties of cacao, shade grown in forest gardens like the Nacional cacao we grow
Trees cultivated by us from seed, carefully tended according to the moon cycle
Seeds carefully fermented and sun dried onsite
Fire roasted and hand shelled, by skilled people instead of machines
Stone ground, Poured, molded, and wrapped by hand

Everyone involved in the process is treated with dignity and paid a just wage

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Ancestral Cacao Traditional Block

from $27.70

Warming, heart opening, and grounding, our ancestral cacao paste is the true embodiment of food as medicine. Stone ground to a thick fudge-like consistency and hand-poured into rustic blocks, this cacao paste transforms into a rich, nourishing beverage when blended with hot water or milk.

Our commitment to forest regeneration, social justice, and artisanal production ensures that our cacao is ideal for ceremonial and medicinal use. By choosing our cacao, you are directly supporting our values of ecological balance, cultural heritage, and the healing power of nature.

Ingredients: 100% pure ceremonial grade Nacional cacao

vegan, gluten free, dairy free

storage: keep in a cool dark place, bloom may occur and is normal

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Ancestral Cacao Drops

$17.50

Stone grinding over many hours transforms pure cacao into these smooth and creamy drops that melt effortlessly. Perfect for those who want the benefits of ceremonial cacao in an easy-to-use presentation. No chopping or whisking required. Simply put a few cacao drops into a mug or thermos, add hot water or milk, and stir. No sugar, lecithin, emulsifiers, or anything else added.

Our commitment to forest regeneration, social justice, and artisanal production ensures that our cacao is ideal for ceremonial and medicinal use. By choosing our cacao, you are directly supporting our values of ecological balance, cultural heritage, and the healing power of nature.

100% ancestral Nacional cacao

How to make the perfect ceremonial cup:

Traditional Block: with a sharp knife, shave off the desired amount of cacao paste and add to hot water, or milk.

Drops and spice blends: put 4 or 5 into your favorite mug, add hot water, or milk. Cover and allow the drops to melt.

Once the shaved paste or drops have melted, whisk until frothy and sweeten if desired

WINTER CEREMONY SPICE BLENDS

100% ancestral cacao enhanced with health-boosting herbs, fruit, and spices for the perfect drinking cacao

Ancestral Cacao Drinking Elixir - Solace

Ancestral Cacao Drinking Elixir - Solace

Ancestral Cacao Drinking Elixir - Solace

$29.90

250 grams

Our classic masala chai blend warms away chills, promotes circulation, and improves digestion

This grounding blend of spices works synergistically to calm stress, soothe body aches, and boost immunity

Energizing and deeply nourishing our pure ancestral cacao is the perfect elixir to accompany ceremony, meditation or to open everyday with clarity and creativity.

For 5000 years indigenous people in Ecuador have cultivated cacao in forest gardens called chakras. We honour their wisdom by planting on barren land, regenerating it to a lush new forest.

Preparing our beans at origin imparts the flavours and aromas of the Choco Andino Cloud Forest directly into your ceremonial cup and creates new opportunities in our rural community.

100% pure nacional cacao, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, black pepper, star anise, clove

vegan, gluten free, dairy free

storage: keep in a cool dark place, bloom may occur and is normal

Whole Cacao Beans (lightly roasted and shelled)

Whole Cacao Beans (lightly roasted and shelled)

Whole Cacao Beans (lightly roasted and shelled)

Whole Cacao Beans (lightly roasted and shelled)

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Whole Cacao Beans (lightly roasted and shelled)

from $9.90

The ultimate artisanal cacao experience. Sun-dried seeds are fire roasted in a clay pan, then carefully hand sorted and shelled in a minga, or communal work session. Packed with minerals, antioxidants and energizing theobromine, each bean delivers an intense burst of dark chocolate flavor and satisfying nutty crunch.

Add to smoothies, breakfast bowls, granola or trail mix. Top an elegant dessert or savory dish.

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Ancestral Cacao Drinking Elixir - Golden Hour

Ancestral Cacao Drinking Elixir - Golden Hour

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Ancestral Cacao Drinking Elixir - Golden Hour

$29.90 $35.00

250 grams

This grounding blend of spices works synergistically to calm stress, soothe body aches, and boost immunity

Energizing and deeply nourishing our pure ancestral cacao is the perfect elixir to accompany ceremony, meditation or to open everyday with clarity and creativity.

For 5000 years indigenous people in Ecuador have cultivated cacao in forest gardens called chakras. We honour their wisdom by planting on barren land, regenerating it to a lush new forest.

Preparing our beans at origin imparts the flavours and aromas of the Choco Andino Cloud Forest directly into your ceremonial cup and creates new opportunities in our rural community.

100% pure nacional cacao, turmeric, cardamom, vanilla, black pepper

vegan, gluten free, dairy free

storage: keep in a cool dark place, bloom may occur and is normal