This bespoke blend is made slowly and lovingly, in small batches to bring out the delicate flavours of the cacao and vanilla. It is not tempered to standardise the appearance like in modern industrial chocolate. The characteristics of authentic cacao paste is crumbly and marbled. However, once melted the cacao returns to being soft and velvety. The overall tasting notes are consistent, but every batch has unique nuances, reflecting the season and the wisdom of nature. Our packaging is fully compostable to minimise waste.
The beans are picked and fermented for 7 days. Then sun dried and gently roasted over a low heat, cracked and winnowed. This is all done in micro batches and by hand. Then the nibs are stone ground for over 24 hours and allowed to set as a paste, untempered. With the help of The Cacao Ambassador, the paste is then transformed into something so smooth and velvety, that it will make you go ‘mmmm’ and ‘ahhhh’.
Here’s why… We add extra cacao butter and whole vanilla pods to the paste to create the Yin Blend. The added cacao butter makes it oh-so creamy and increases the anti-oxidant, fatty acid, and mineral content. The pure vanilla turns on the comfort level! Vanilla has calming and neuroprotective effects, reduces startle reflexes, and curbs sugar cravings. Making this blend is a slow and mindful process and can’t be rushed. The result is a deliciously comforting, nourishing and gentle full body and heart experience. All things are beautifully feminine and nurturing. And did we mention extra extra extra creamy??
What is ceremonial cacao?
For us ceremonial cacao is about intention and devotion. Each component of this cacao has been refined over a few years. It is only now that we have a source of cacao that is of full alignment with our beliefs of living in harmony with nature. This cacao is different than what you would pick up from your local shop, and that is due to a few things - the source of cacao, the intention for making the product in the first place, and the intended use of the product. Cacao Keeper intends that you will prepare, and drink your cacao as a time to deepen your connection to self, others and/or nature. This is you creating a ceremony for yourself.
Check out our blog on Ceremonial Cacao here.
