Most cacao grows in rainforests. This one doesn’t.

The 100% Ceremonial Cacao from Piura, Northwestern Peru comes from one of the most unusual growing environments in the world — a tropical desert. For most of the year, Piura is arid and sun-drenched, with sandy soils and dry Pacific air. Between January and April, seasonal rains briefly transform the higher elevations into lush green landscape. These dramatic cycles of drought and abundance create a cacao with a character unlike anything grown in the Amazon.

Single-origin, ethically sourced, and cultivated through regenerative farming practices by the families who have worked this land for generations. Pure cacao paste — nothing added, nothing removed.

Tasting Notes

Bright and vibrant, with a signature citric acidity that sets this cacao apart. Expect lively notes of tangerine and a rich sweetness reminiscent of brown sugar, followed by a complex, juicy finish of mango and plum. A cacao that tastes unmistakably of its place — expressive, fruity, and full of life.

How to Use

• Place 3-4 discs into a cup and melt into hot water or plant-based milk for a traditional ceremonial cacao drink
• Use as a base for drinking chocolate, cacao elixirs, or smoothies
• Enjoy a small piece straight to experience the raw terroir of Piura

Product Details

• Ingredients: 100% pure ceremonial grade cacao paste
• Origin: Piura, Northwestern Peru — Tropical Desert ecosystem
• Net weight: 8 oz / 1/2 lb
• Processing: Raw, unprocessed, unsweetened
• Vegan, dairy-free & gluten-free
• Single-origin, ethically sourced
• Regenerative farming practices