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100% Ceremonial Cacao Block – Single-Origin High Amazon Peru, Raw, Stone-Ground | Cacao Adventures

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100% Ceremonial Cacao Block – Single-Origin High Amazon Peru, Raw, Stone-Ground | Cacao Adventures

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100% Ceremonial Cacao Block – Single-Origin High Amazon Peru, Raw, Stone-Ground | Cacao Adventures

$30.00 USD
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This is cacao as it has existed for thousands of years — wild, unrefined, and full of intention.

Our 100% Ceremonial Cacao Block is sourced from Indigenous Awajún communities in Peru's High Amazon Basin, grown along the ancient Marañón River near Huaca Montegrande — one of the earliest known sites of cacao use in human history. Wild-grown cacao strains, hand-harvested, fermented, and sun-dried by families who have worked with cacao for generations.

Stone-ground and never defatted, this block preserves the full spectrum of cacao's natural oils, nutrients, and spirit. No pesticides. No industrial processing. No additives of any kind. Just pure, potent cacao paste in its most honest form.

Whether you're building a grounding daily ritual, preparing a traditional ceremonial brew, or simply seeking the deepest expression of single-origin cacao — this is your starting point.

How to Use

  • Shave or chop 1–1.5 oz and melt into hot water or plant-based milk for a traditional ceremonial cacao drink
  • Use as a base for cacao elixirs, smoothies, or raw chocolate recipes
  • Enjoy a small piece straight for a pure, intense cacao experience

Tasting Notes

Deeply earthy and complex, with a full-bodied bitterness, subtle floral undertones, and a long, clean finish that speaks to the wild terroir of the High Amazon.

Product Details

  • Ingredients: 100% pure ceremonial grade cacao paste
  • Origin: High Amazon Basin, Marañón River, Peru
  • Net weight: 8 oz / 1/2 lb block
  • Processing: Raw, stone-ground, never defatted
  • Vegan, dairy-free & gluten-free
  • Single-origin, ethically sourced
  • Regenerative farming practices
  • Untempered:  this block has not been tempered — the cacao butter is not stabilized into a specific crystal structure. This means it's more heat-stable and less prone to melting into a mess, making it ideal for warm climates and summer shipping.
Ingredients
  • Cacao
Flavor Profile
  • Banana
  • Allspice
  • Nutmeg
  • Tropical
  • Chocolate
Allergens
Dietary Preferences
  • Keto
  • Nut-free
  • Soy-free
  • Single origin
  • No preservatives
  • No artificial sweeteners
  • No artificial flavors
  • No artificial colors
  • Lactose-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free
Country of Origin
  • Peru
Storage Requirements
  • Shelf-stable (ambient)
  • Away-from-direct-sunlight

Why This Bar Matters

Every bar you choose supports the farming families who grow it and honors the traditional methods that make it extraordinary.

This is chocolate with purpose — sourced with intention, crafted with care, and curated for those who believe that true luxury and ethical responsibility can coexist beautifully.

❤️ Impact: A portion of proceeds supports Survivor-Led Solutions, a nonprofit dedicated to restoring dignity and hope to survivors of human trafficking.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Are your products ethically sourced?

Yes. Ethical sourcing is central to everything we do at Cacao Voyage. We source directly from Panamanian cacao farmers and are proud supporters of Survivor-Led Solutions (SLS), a nonprofit organization that ensures authentic survivor representation in all decision-making processes.
Is this a good bar for someone new to artisan chocolate?

Absolutely — this is a wonderful introduction to artisan chocolate. Unlike mass-produced bars, single-origin cacao is carefully fermented and dried at the source, which brings out naturally complex flavors without any artificial additives. You'll notice layers of taste that evolve as the chocolate melts, which is part of what makes bean-to-bar chocolate so special. If you're curious about where your food comes from and how craft makes a difference, this bar is a great place to start your journey.
Does this bar contain any allergens?

Please review the ingredient list carefully before purchasing. While this bar may not contain certain allergens as direct ingredients, it is produced in a facility that also processes common allergens, including tree nuts, dairy, soy, and others. As a result, cross-contact is possible and cannot be guaranteed against. If you have a severe allergy or sensitivity, we recommend consulting with your healthcare provider before consuming this product.
Does the flavor change as it melts?

Yes — and that's one of the most exciting things about craft chocolate. As the bar slowly melts on your tongue, different flavor notes reveal themselves in stages. You might notice a bright, fruity top note first, followed by deeper earthy or nutty undertones, and a long, clean finish. We recommend breaking off a small piece, letting it sit on your tongue, and resisting the urge to chew — you'll be surprised how much the flavor evolves.
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Cacao Adventures begins in the Peruvian Amazon — with wild cacao, ancestral communities, and a family that walks the same forest paths year after year. This is not sourcing. This is stewardship..

About Cacao Adventures

Cacao Adventures is a family project born between San Diego and the Peruvian Amazon — and that duality is exactly what makes it remarkable. Every year, the family returns to the same jungle communities, walking the same forest paths, visiting the same families, and personally overseeing the fermentation and drying of each small batch. This isn't a supply chain. It's a relationship.

They work exclusively with wild and single-origin cacao, sourced directly from Awajún communities whose ancestral practices have shaped these forests for generations. Batches are kept deliberately small so every bag remains traceable to a specific harvest and community — never blended into anonymity, never treated as a commodity.

We carry Cacao Adventures because their model is what ethical sourcing actually looks like in practice: long-term, personal, and rooted in place. When you choose one of their products, you're supporting a family that has staked its livelihood on doing this right.

 Explore the Brand

Wild and Single-Origin

Every batch traces back to specific harvests and communities in the Peruvian jungle — never anonymous bulk cacao, always small-batch and fully traceable.

A Family Project, Not a Brand

Rooted between San Diego and the Peruvian jungle, the team returns every year to walk the same paths, visit the same families, and personally oversee fermentation and drying — batch by batch.

Long-Term Community Partnerships

Cacao Adventures builds lasting relationships with the families who care for these forests — paying fair prices, planning harvests together, and keeping cacao a living tradition rather than a short-term commodity.
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Totally Amazing!

When you go 100% pure from the High Amazon, 'amazing' is just the beginning. You haven't just tasted a block; you've tapped into a centuries-old ritual of connection and clarity. Thank you for honoring the stone-ground tradition and the farmers who make this purity possible. May your next ceremony be even more profound. 🌿✨

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