Buy Ceremonial Cacao
The sacred plant medicine Cacao has been part of the traditions of Central & South America for thousands of years as one of the most important plants in their cosmovisions, ceremonies, diets & trade.
Below find several of my favorite cacao sources that are in alignment with my values of regenerative, sustainable cacao farming & production that supports the lives & lineages of Indigenous farmers, business owners as well as their communities & families.
P.S. There is so much to be said about this beautiful medicine! You can read some of my inspired thoughts about cacao & my journey with her here.
RECEIVE 1:1 SUPPORT
If you’d like to learn more about cacao, how to prepare it and support for creating your own personal cacao ritual, you can book a 30-minute call with me here.
If you purchase cacao through me — including through the links below that use my discount codes — send me your confirmation via email and I’ll send you a code for $20 off your Intro to Cacao call!
Your Choice Makes a Difference
The global chocolate industry is fraught with colonial exploitation, child labor & other problematic systems.
Purchasing ceremonial-grade cacao is using your sovereign choice to support ethical & sustainable cacao farming & production, co-creating a powerful, healing shift in the world.
Thank you for choosing conscious interaction with plant medicine & wisdom.
MAYAN CACAO
Small batch, roasted traditionally over a fire & hand-peeled
Ruk’u’x ulew
[Pronounced: Roo-Koosh-Ouh-Leh-Ou]
This translates to “Heart of the Earth” in the local Kechiquel Mayan dialect of San Marcos la Laguna (Lake Atitlán, Guatemala) where this collective of Indigenous women are stewarding a small ceremonial cacao business, founded by Cecilia (seen on the right of the photo).
It is an honor to know them and to witness the transformation taking place through this enterprise.
Taste Profile: Earthy and robust, roasted delightfully; infused with family & laughter // Guatemalan cacao tends to be lower in caffeine content and higher in theobromine
Your Ruk U’x’ Ulew purchase comes with an informational PDF in addition to an optional FREE 20-minute consultation to answer questions around preparation & usage.
These pounds are personally shipped by me from California via USPS flat rate.
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Currently a % of all sales of this variety support the Integral Heart Family non-profit in Guatemala (see below for more).
ECUADORIAN
from CACAO LABORATORY
Arriba Nacional, heirloom cacao from old-growth trees in the province of Manabí, along the banks of the Portoviejo River
100% Cacao Paste Profile: Dark, rich & creamy, with delightful balance of fruit & acidity. Earthy vibrations from the remote rainforest of Ecuador.
I am proud to be an affiliate with Cacao Laboratory, a New York-based social good company that honors the tradition and integrity of ceremonial cacao. Through proprietary blends, cacao ceremonies and education offerings, Cacao Laboratory aims to bridge the gap between modern culture and Indigenous communities.
I personally know co-founder Florencia Fridman, who offers beautiful ceremonial work and education around the world and works with Indigenous elders and communities in Guatemala and Ecuador. I feel that her heart and prayers shine through the mission of Cacao Lab. This cacao is both high-quality and highly ethical.
Cacao Lab’s values include…
Regenerative Agriculture・Community Building・Connection to Indigenous Communities・Fair & Living Wages
Available in solid blocks of cacao paste (for those who like to chop) and in cacao paste granules (for the easiest prep). They also have special Elemental Blends that incorporate herb & spice alchemy!
Get 10% off with my code DIANAE10…
GLOBAL
from ora cacao
I am so excited to be part of Ora Cacao’s Reciprocity program. Sourced from different communities all over the world, this cacao is ethically-sourced and the owner of this company has real, meaningful connections with the farmers.
With single origin sources and blends that beautifully incorporate herbs & spices.
I’ve found Ora to be some of the most delightful, smoothest ceremonial cacao you will find out there.
(Oh, and this brand is based within just 20 miles of my house!)
The tempered cacao wafers make this one of the absolute easiest to work with, and you won’t be disappointed when you taste its super silky deliciousness. Also perfect for making artisanal chocolate.
All new ora customers can get 10% off with my code: DIANA108
SHARING THE LOVE
As part of my commitment to sharing the bounty that I receive & helping spread the generosity that I feel is part of cacao’s mission on earth, each pound of Ruk U’x’ Ulew cacao shares profits with Integral Heart Family, a non-profit in Guatemala that supports the education and nutritional wellbeing of at-risk youth.
Teaching meditation and emotional literacy, among other empowering tools, IHF provides a sense of community and love as well as meal programs for these kids that would otherwise be on the streets. They rely on generous donations to keep the doors open.
If you feel called to donate even more, additional donations would be SO appreciated! Thank you for your support!
Transparency Notes: I receive affiliate commission for Ora Cacao & Cacao Laboratory when you purchase through the links above. Buying through these links helps me to continue to fund cacao purchases for my offerings and also supports any direct-purchasing of cacao from Ruk U’x’ Ulew or other sources.