5 lb Ceremonial Cacao
Five pounds, 2,268 grams, of single-origin Chuncho cacao wild-harvested in the Peruvian highlands and stone-ground at origin by the family that grows it. This is the largest single format we make.
Ground or paste
Ground cacao dissolves with a whisk, which is the easier one to scale when you are pouring many cups in a morning. Paste is whole cacao in solid form, shaved or chopped and melted, and gives the thicker mouthfeel. The cacao inside is identical either way.
Roughly how far it goes
At 25 to 40 grams a cup, five pounds is somewhere between 55 and 90 servings, which is why it tends to go to facilitators running regular circles, retreat kitchens and cafes rather than single households.
If you want several sizes or flavours instead of one large bag, the bulk ladder prices by total quantity across the range.
WHICH FORMAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
CEREMONIAL PASTE (Block Form)
- Traditional ceremony format
- Chunk and melt on stovetop
- Full-fat (58% cacao butter)
- Richest, most authentic experience
- Best for: Traditional ceremonies, purists
GROUND CACAO (Powder Form)
- Convenient daily use
- Mixes easily with hot water
- Full-fat (same 58% as paste!)
- Same benefits, easier prep
- Best for: Daily ritual, smoothies, busy mornings
SINGLE-SERVE PACKETS (1oz)
- Pre-measured portions
- Perfect for travel or gifts
- No measuring needed
- Available in 5, 10, 15, or 20 packs
- Best for: Beginners, gift-giving, on-the-go
Ground Cacao & Cacao Paste (Full-Fat) Ceremonial cacao has traditionally been prepared as cacao paste—whole beans ground with their natural cacao butter intact. At Pacha Mana, we honor this tradition by never defatting our cacao, preserving the full character, richness, and quality that ceremonial cacao is meant to offer.
