Ceremonial Cacau/Cacao from Peru

Name: Ceremonial Cacau/Cacao from Peru
SKU: 13888
Availability: InStock

£20.00 – £35.00

High grade Peruvian Cacau – direct from the growers.

Please note- due to the high costs of transportation, and sadly the growers havent’t had a great weather/growing season, so prices are set to go higher this year- this is the last supply I am selling on.

This Peruvian cacao arrives to me in 5kg blocks which I cut to order- so it’s fresh off the block!

Medicine Properties

Cacau/Cacao- For centuries, cacao has been revered as a sacred plant with mystical properties. It has been used in spiritual and ceremonial contexts across Central and South America, and its popularity has only continued to grow in recent years.
Cacao is rich in nutrients and contains several active compounds that have been shown to have beneficial effects on the body and mind. It is high in antioxidants, which can help to protect against oxidative damage and reduce inflammation. It is also a good source of magnesium, which is important for maintaining healthy muscles, bones, and nerves.
In addition to its physical properties, cacao also has several psychoactive properties that can affect the mind and spirit. It contains a compound called theobromine, which is a mild stimulant that can promote feelings of alertness and focus. It also contains a number of other compounds that can affect mood and emotions, including serotonin, dopamine, and phenylethylamine.
Cacao has several potential benefits for the mind, body, and spirit. Some of the potential benefits of cacao include:
1. Enhancing mood and emotions
2. Reducing stress and anxiety
3. Improving focus and concentration
4. Boosting creativity and inspiration
5. Promoting feelings of connection and empathy
6. Supporting physical health and well-being.

Also see my beautiful cacau tinctures here.

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SKU: N/A Category: Gifts Tags: cacao, cacau, ceremony

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Peruvian Organic Raw Criollo Cacao

WHY IT’S GREAT QUALITY We use the King of Cacao – Organic Raw Criollo Cacao beans – in our cacao liquor, we use very high quality Criollo aromatic bean, It’s considered a delicacy and prized for its superior flavour – the result of the bean’s higher fat content. All our cacao is 100% raw, pure cacao. Nothing added, nothing taken away. No additives or preservatives. No nasties. It doesn’t just taste good, as you probably know cacao does good too. This ceremonial organic raw cacao is a high functioning superfood; packed full of nutrients and antioxidants. And we make sure it stays that way, it’s raw cacao, retaining far more nutrients and goodness than beans that have been roasted, or alkalised using the Dutch process.

WHERE IT’S FROM Our Organic, Criollo Cacao Beans are grown in the Peruvian Amazon by a cooperative of 20+organic farms, the spiritual home of cacao. Enjoyed by locals long before they shared its secrets with the outside world, cacao and Peru have an intertwined history. Almost all of Peru’s cacao is grown by small holders who rely on it as their main source of income year-round. Most of the harvesting takes place between April and September and is called “la cosecha grande”, which literally means “the big harvest” in Spanish. Their crop is sold to our cooperatives who act as our intermediaries. It’s then processed and boxed in Peru before being trucked to Lima and exported to you in the UK.

Environmental impact

Peruvian cacao is grown sustainably amongst trees or shrubs, using the Agroforestry land management system. This method has much less environmental impact than the fertiliser-heavy plantations that are common in West Africa and which cause so much deforestation.

Ceremonial Cacau/Cacao from Peru

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