{"product_id":"100-ceremonial-cacao-tropical-desert-origin","title":"100% Ceremonial Cacao Paste – Tropical Desert, Single-Origin Piura Peru, Vegan | Cacao Adventures","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMost cacao grows in rainforests. This one doesn’t.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace 3-4 discs into a cup 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 drinking chocolate, cacao elixirs, or smoothies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy a small piece straight to experience the raw terroir of Piura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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: Piura, Northwestern Peru — Tropical Desert ecosystem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet weight: 8 oz \/ 1\/2 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcessing: Raw, unprocessed, unsweetened\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\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cacao Adventures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47640441290883,"sku":"CAs1006","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/9030\/1059\/files\/cacao-adventures-cacao-paste-on-marble.png?v=1786377648","url":"https:\/\/www.cacaovoyage.com\/products\/100-ceremonial-cacao-tropical-desert-origin","provider":"Cacao Voyage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}