{"title":"Ceremonial Cacao","description":"\u003cp\u003eRich, velvety ceremonial cacao made from whole Criollo cacao beans grown in Peru. Criollo is the most ancient, non-hybrid cacao lineage — often called the “king of cacao” — and one of the rarest, prized for its smooth, complex flavour and aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur cacao is unroasted and minimally processed, fairly traded, and grown by small farmer co-operatives in Peru. Enjoy it as a grounding morning cup, a gentle coffee alternative, alongside meditation and breathwork, or shared in a cacao ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ceremonial-cacao-peruvian-criollo","title":"Ceremonial Cacao — Peruvian Criollo | 100% Pure Cacao Paste","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeremonial Cacao — Peruvian Criollo | 100% Pure Cacao Paste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rich, velvety ceremonial grade cacao made from whole Criollo cacao beans grown in Peru and fairly traded. Smooth and softly bitter, with a deep chocolate flavour and a thick, creamy body when prepared — gentler than many ceremonial cacaos, so it needs little or no sweetener.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Criollo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOf the cacao varieties grown today, Criollo is the most ancient — an original, non-hybrid lineage often called the “king of cacao”. It is also one of the rarest: delicate to grow and low-yielding, it makes up only a tiny fraction of the world’s cacao harvest. Its beans are prized by fine chocolate makers for their complex flavour and aroma, and they give a ceremonial cup that is rounder, smoother and less harsh than most.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it different:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ \u003cstrong\u003eWhole-bean cacao paste\u003c\/strong\u003e — the entire bean is ground, keeping all of its natural cacao butter, unlike cacao powder, for a richer, fuller-bodied cup\u003cbr\u003e✦ \u003cstrong\u003e100% pure\u003c\/strong\u003e — single origin, single variety, with nothing added\u003cbr\u003e✦ \u003cstrong\u003eUnroasted \u0026amp; minimally processed\u003c\/strong\u003e — low fermentation and low temperature, keeping the cacao as close to its natural state as possible\u003cbr\u003e✦ \u003cstrong\u003eFair trade\u003c\/strong\u003e — grown by small farmer co-operatives in Peru that support their communities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt comes in small chunks that are easy to chop, so the preparation becomes part of your ritual. Enjoy it as a grounding morning cup and coffee alternative, alongside meditation, breathwork or journaling, or shared in a cacao ceremony. It is just as lovely in raw desserts, smoothies, homemade chocolate and baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ \u003cstrong\u003e50g\u003c\/strong\u003e — taster size, 2–3 daily cups or 1 ceremonial serving\u003cbr\u003e✦ \u003cstrong\u003e200g\u003c\/strong\u003e — approx. 10 daily cups\u003cbr\u003e✦ \u003cstrong\u003e500g\u003c\/strong\u003e — approx. 25 daily cups\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to prepare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinely chop around 20g of cacao for a daily cup, or around 40g for a ceremonial serving. Melt into 150–200ml of hot (not boiling) water or plant milk and whisk or blend until frothy. Add a pinch of cinnamon, chilli or a little honey to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep in a cool, dry, dark place, sealed after opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% cacao paste (\u003cem\u003eTheobroma cacao\u003c\/em\u003e), Criollo variety\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peru | \u003cstrong\u003eShipped from:\u003c\/strong\u003e London, UK\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCacao naturally contains theobromine and a small amount of caffeine. Not suitable for children. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, on medication or have a heart condition, please consult a healthcare professional before use. Keep away from pets — cacao is toxic to dogs and cats.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Etheria Holistics","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":56486203392379,"sku":"CACAO50g","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"200g","offer_id":56486200017275,"sku":"CACAO200g","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"500g","offer_id":56486200050043,"sku":"CACAO500g","price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/4028\/5723\/files\/Addasubheading-4.png?v=1791038708"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/4028\/5723\/collections\/44AE0957-95F4-48BC-A420-53B641A433E6.png?v=1734957726","url":"https:\/\/etheriaholistics.com\/collections\/ceremonial-cacao.oembed","provider":"Etheria Holistics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}