1/2 LB - High Altitude Ceremonial Cacao "Lavado" - Woman Grown, Direct Trade Tecpatán, MX
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1/2 LB – High Altitude Ceremonial Cacao “Lavado” – Woman Grown, Direct Trade Tecpatán, MX

Price range: $15.00 through $45.00

High-altitude ceremonial Lavado cacao from a woman-led cooperative in Tecpatán, Chiapas, Mexico. The beans are washed after harvest, then dried without fermentation to retain maximum Theobromine and polyphenols. Each unit is 1/2 pound so for 1 pound, select 2 units.

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Description

Suggested Serving:
56 g = one full ceremonial serving or two 28 g half servings.

For ceremonial preparation, gently warm water or plant-based milk without boiling.
Add the cacao slowly while stirring until smooth. Sweeten if desired, then blend or whisk until frothy.
Serve warm with intention.

Storage:
Keep refrigerated and protected from light. Best used within 12 months.
Adult use only.


Download the Lavado Cacao Origin PDF

Easy Ceremonial Cacao Recipes

Traditional Ceremonial Cacao

Ingredients:
56 g ceremonial cacao, 1 to 1½ cups hot water or plant-based milk, optional cayenne, and optional sweetener.

Preparation:
Warm the liquid gently. Stir in the cacao until smooth.
Add any optional ingredients, then blend or whisk until frothy.
Serve warm.

Spiced Cacao Elixir

Ingredients:
56 g ceremonial cacao, 1 to 1½ cups hot water, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, fresh ginger, and optional sweetener.

Preparation:
Warm the liquid, stir in the cacao, add the spices,
then blend or whisk until smooth and frothy.

Vanilla & Rose Cacao

Ingredients:
56 g ceremonial cacao, 1 to 1½ cups hot water or plant-based milk, vanilla extract, and edible rose petals or rose water.

Preparation:
Heat the liquid gently. Stir in the cacao and vanilla,
add rose water if desired, then blend until smooth.
Garnish with rose petals.

Mint & Lavender Cacao

Ingredients:
56 g ceremonial cacao, 1 to 1½ cups hot water, fresh mint, edible lavender, and optional sweetener.

Preparation:
Infuse the herbs in hot water, then strain.
Add the cacao and whisk until smooth.
Garnish with fresh mint or lavender if desired.

For a half serving:
Use 28 g cacao and approximately ½ to ¾ cup liquid.

Ceremonial Tips

  • Prepare the space:
    Use candles, gentle music, or other elements that help you feel grounded and present.
  • Set an intention:
    Take a moment for reflection before drinking.
  • Drink mindfully:
    Sip slowly and notice the flavor, aroma, and physical sensations.
  • Integrate afterward:
    Journal, meditate, rest, or talk with someone you trust.

Product Origin

Country Mexico
Region Tecpatán, Chiapas
Variety Trinitario
Process Lavado — washed, then dried without fermentation
Sourcing Direct trade from a female-run cooperative
Harvest 2023

Important Information

Cacao naturally contains theobromine and caffeine. Consult a qualified healthcare professional
before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, sensitive to stimulants, living with a heart condition
or epilepsy, or taking prescription medication.

Extra caution is appropriate for people taking MAO inhibitors, SSRIs, antidepressants,
or other medications that may interact with stimulants or affect cardiovascular function.


These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
This product does not contain THC or psilocybin.
A certificate of analysis is available upon request.

Additional information

Weight .5 lbs
Dimensions 4 × 3 × 1 in
Form

Minibar, 1/2 LB Ground Block, 1/2 LB Cacao Powder, 1/2 LB Cracked Cacao Nibs, 1/2 LB Whole Cacao Beans, 1/2 LB Cacao Hulls for Tea