Two marbled cacao mass blocks on dark stone
Two people holding cups of frothy ceremonial cacao against a dark background with warm candlelight
Extreme macro photograph of glossy cacao butter-rich bubbles on the frothy surface of ceremonial cacao
Close-up of marbled Peruvian ceremonial cacao mass with grated cacao shavings on a dark stone surface
Close-up of hands whisking frothy Peruvian ceremonial cacao (Theobroma cacao) in a stainless steel saucepan
Whole dried cacao beans piled in a stainless steel scoop beside a burlap sack and woven basket
Two marbled cacao mass blocks on dark stone
Two people holding cups of frothy ceremonial cacao against a dark background with warm candlelight
Extreme macro photograph of glossy cacao butter-rich bubbles on the frothy surface of ceremonial cacao
Close-up of marbled Peruvian ceremonial cacao mass with grated cacao shavings on a dark stone surface
Close-up of hands whisking frothy Peruvian ceremonial cacao (Theobroma cacao) in a stainless steel saucepan
Whole dried cacao beans piled in a stainless steel scoop beside a burlap sack and woven basket
Two marbled cacao mass blocks on dark stone
Two people holding cups of frothy ceremonial cacao against a dark background with warm candlelight
Extreme macro photograph of glossy cacao butter-rich bubbles on the frothy surface of ceremonial cacao
Close-up of marbled Peruvian ceremonial cacao mass with grated cacao shavings on a dark stone surface
Close-up of hands whisking frothy Peruvian ceremonial cacao (Theobroma cacao) in a stainless steel saucepan
Whole dried cacao beans piled in a stainless steel scoop beside a burlap sack and woven basket

Peruvian Ceremonial Cacao Theobroma cacao

Whole Cacao Mass • Naturally Retained Cocoa Butter • Grated for Easy Preparation

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Peruvian Ceremonial Cacao

Theobroma cacao

In 1992, scientists discovered a molecule made naturally by the human brain and named it anandamide, from the Sanskrit ananda, meaning bliss. It is one of the compounds linked to the famous “runner’s high”. Four years later came the surprise: researchers reported the same bliss molecule in chocolate and cocoa, alongside related compounds capable of slowing its breakdown. Cacao had been treasured for thousands of years before science discovered that hidden within its chemistry was a molecule literally named for bliss.

Product Highlights

  • Origin: Peru
  • Botanical Identity: Theobroma cacao
  • Ingredients: 100% Cacao
  • Cacao Butter: Naturally Retained
  • Naturally Occurring: Theobromine • Caffeine
  • Grated & Packed: Australia

Cacao Profile

Aroma: Deep Cacao

Palate: Bold • Naturally Bitter

Body: Full • Smooth

About Peruvian Ceremonial Cacao

This is cacao before sugar, milk and flavouring turn it into chocolate.

Cacao beans are ground into a dense paste known as cacao mass. Unlike cocoa powder, where much of the cocoa butter has been pressed from that mass, pure cacao retains its naturally occurring cocoa butter.

That difference becomes obvious when it warms. The cacao softens, the cocoa butter melts through the liquid, and the drink develops the rich body and smooth texture that make pure cacao so different from ordinary cocoa.

There is only one inconvenience with cacao mass: it sets hard.

So we grate it before packing.

Instead of chopping through a dense block every time you want a cup, simply scoop what you need, add it to your liquid and let gentle heat do the work.

No hard block to chop. No sugar to hide behind. Just pure cacao, ready for the cup.

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