Cacao has been traded across Mesoamerica for thousands of years, and today, one of the most colonized & commercialized indigenous plant medicines.

With its history, its energy, and its influential roles in sacred rituals it’s nearly impossible to speak about the ancient Mayans without discussing Cacao.

What makes our cacao ceremony grade, is its source, farming methods, soil, care, and the intentions infused into each block.

Each batch of cacao is carefully fermented, dried, and toasted. The artisanal processing of the seeds allows an extraordinarily high-quality control. Hand peeling allows Cacao Source’s women’s collective to ensure that each bean is in the perfect state.

Our cacao is single-sourced from biodiverse agroforests in Guatemala, grown in the region of Cahabon, a small town in Alta Verapaz. The area is filled with small-scale Q´eqchi´ farming families between mountains and beautiful views.

It all begins with the intention behind each cup you make, and drink.

Begin with a clear intention that honors the plant's significance, the origins and indigenous Keepers of this medicine, and their sacrifices for maintaining the traditions and wisdom alive.

Take a moment to express gratitude. Gratitude to our ancestors, the four elements, the four directions, the spirit of Cacao, and anything else you feel inspired to feel grateful for.

One of my favorite ritual pieces is to an offering to the Earth, the Spirit of Cacao, or the ancestors in the form of the first sip of your cacao given to the Earth, flowers, sacred herbs, songs, prayers, etc.

A recipe video of my favorite cacao brew and blend coming soon!

We source our cacao through our incredible partners, Cacao Source.

This cacao origin is originally grown in a food sovereignty program for the  Q´eqchi´ community. The primary goal is for the farming families to provide nutritious meals for themselves.

Some communities have switched to organic farming for over 15 years now. Most of the families are certified organic, others practice the same principles without reaching for certifications.

For a full impact report provided by my Cacao Partners, click here.