Pure | Ground Ceremonial Cacao Powder
- Tested for herbicides and Pesticides
- Heavy Metal Safe
- Vegan, Non-Gmo, Keto, Soy-Free, Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free
- Regeneratively Grown
- Direct Trade
AT A GLANCE
Price range: $25.00 through $240.00
Every 1 lb earns a free half pound of the same cacao, and every 5 lb bag earns two free 1 lb bags. Added at checkout, nothing to enter.
One-time orders only, through Tuesday 12/1. Can’t be combined with codes or Subscribe & Save. The ½ lb bag and packets don’t include the gift. How Ayni works
This is life changing. Almost 2 years having cacao every morning. I crave it. It’s amazing
I drink a lot of cacao, this is the good stuff!
The cacao is top quality. The customer service is reliable.
ABOUT Pure | Ground Ceremonial Cacao Powder
Ceremonial cacao in powder form
This is our 100% pure ceremonial grade cacao. It is made into paste at origin in Peru, then ground into a powder here in California. It is not defatted like regular cacao powder: the natural cacao butter (about 54%) stays in, which makes it richer and thicker, and a better form than cacao powder. It has the full body of ceremonial cacao paste in a form you can whisk straight into a cup. One ingredient: Peruvian Chuncho ceremonial cacao.
What it tastes like
Creamy, fruity, nutty and floral, with no bitterness.
How much to use
- 10 to 15 g for a daily cup.
- 15 to 30 g for a stronger daily cup.
- 30 to 42 g for a full ceremonial cup.
How to prepare it
Whisk it into hot water or milk. It dissolves in about a minute, which makes it the easier choice when you are making many cups at once. It also goes into smoothies and any chocolate recipe.
Sizes
Five 1 oz single-serve packets, a 1/2 lb bag, a 1 lb bag and a 5 lb bag.
Where it comes from
Chuncho is a native cacao of southern Peru. It grows just outside Cusco, in the jungles of the ceja de selva, the eyebrow of the jungle, where the Andes meet the forest. Quechua and Machiguenga farming families have grown it there since at least the 16th century. Chuncho trees give 30 to 40% less fruit than hybrid varieties, and many farmers have cut them down for that reason. Chuncho is one of the most expensive cacao beans in the world, and we don't charge you more for it. We buy directly from one multigenerational farm family that supports a community of 150+ farming families, and pay 3x above fair trade so that keeping Chuncho in the ground still pays. It is grown organically (not certified organic), and every batch is lab tested for heavy metals, herbicides and pesticides.
Questions
Is this the same as regular cacao powder? No. It is whole ceremonial cacao ground into a powder, so the natural cacao butter stays in. It is not a defatted product, which makes it richer and thicker.
Paste or powder? Same cacao, same farm. The powder is faster; the paste makes a thicker cup.
How do I store it? Keep it cool, dry and sealed, away from heat and humidity.
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Absolutely the best ceremonial cacao around! Every morning I greet the sun - outside - with my bare feet planted on mother earth and a cup of pach mana cacao in my hands! Heaven!
Excellent Cacao, tastes great, no bitterness. Had an issue with the shipping and it was corrected quickly and efficiently! I appreciate the transparency of the heavy metal lab test results.
Best tasting ceremonial cacao I've had and I've tried a few. Smooth finish, tastes phenomenal, no leftover bits and a puddle of mud left at the bottom of the cup. This is why I've made a second purchase.
Fantastic rich flavor, highly recommend
The cacao is top quality. The customer service is reliable.
CAUTION! While consuming, you may feel like being in heaven! Highly addictive! Pacha Mana cacao is the best!
I put a spoon full of this in my protein shakes. It gives them a hint of chocolate flavor and adds nutrients.
So I have been enjoying panchamana cacao for several years now. What I've been doing lately is offering to share with friends and they just love this cacao they don't even know what it is to start with :-) i serve it with oat milk vanilla and honey and I use a little frother and everybody is just happy :-)
Love the product and your mission! Just wish fedex was more dependable!
I'm a bit of a chocoholic, so particular about my indulgence. Pacha Mana does not disappoint. I love it in my one large mug of morning coffee. The added bonus is that although Pacha Mana is unsweetened pure cacao I use far less sweetener with it. The flavor is amazing. I find it dissolves quite nicely with a spinner in hot liquid.
WHICH FORMAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
CEREMONIAL PASTE (Block Form)
- Traditional ceremony format
- Chunk and melt on stovetop
- Full-fat (54% 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 54% 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 6, 12, 18 or 24 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.
