{"product_id":"100-ceremonial-cacao-block","title":"100% Ceremonial Cacao Block – Single-Origin High Amazon Peru, Raw, Stone-Ground | Cacao Adventures","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThis is cacao as it has existed for thousands of years — wild, unrefined, and full of intention.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShave or chop 1–1.5 oz and melt into hot water or plant-based milk for a traditional ceremonial cacao drink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as a base for cacao elixirs, smoothies, or raw chocolate recipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy a small piece straight for a pure, intense cacao experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeeply 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: 100% pure ceremonial grade cacao paste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: High Amazon Basin, Marañón River, Peru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet weight: 8 oz \/ 1\/2 lb block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcessing: Raw, stone-ground, never defatted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegan, dairy-free \u0026amp; gluten-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-origin, ethically sourced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegenerative farming practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUntempered:  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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cacao Adventures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47640441487491,"sku":"CAs1005","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/9030\/1059\/files\/CA_Cacao_Paste_Brick.png?v=1786383891","url":"https:\/\/www.cacaovoyage.com\/products\/100-ceremonial-cacao-block","provider":"Cacao Voyage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}