100% organic, single-origin Peruvian cacao for deep, heart-opening ritual.

Experience the ancient spirit of cacao in your own way. Amaru Ceremonial Cacao is a pure, organic paste made from shade-grown, single-origin Criollo cacao in Tocache, Peru. Sourced in honour of the Awajun tribe and the spiral cacao temple of Monte Grande, this cacao connects you to Ukhu Pacha—the world below in Andean cosmovision—and invites you into deeper emotional and spiritual connection.

Amaru cacao contains a 29:1 ratio of theobromine to caffeine for gentle, sustained energy. It is rich in natural compounds like ethanolamides (for bliss), tryptophan (for joy), polyphenols (for clarity), and essential minerals such as magnesium and zinc.

Whether you prefer the hand-crafted block or the quick-melt drops, both formats offer the same sacred, therapeutic cacao in a form that suits your lifestyle.

100% pure organic, single-origin, Peruvian ceremonial cacao paste. Australian-Peruvian owned and operated family business. Scientifically researched and supported by a Callaghan Innovation research grant.

The Spiral in Andean cosmovision represents the Ukhu Pacha - the world below and the connection to our ancestors. This special ceremonial paste is hand-crafted from criollo cacao in Tocache, Peru, in honour of the Awajun tribe who hold the spiral cacao temple of Monte Grande in Jaen. It is organically shade-grown and hand-selected by our artisanal farmer to the best potency and quality of each block. It is blessed and provides high-vibrational energy, with reverence for Peru's ancient ceremonial cacao traditions. 

Our ceremonial Criollo cacao has an incredible ratio of 29:1 - theobromine:caffeine. Perfect for the uplifting, heart opening effects without the negative side-effects of caffeine over-stimulation. Our biochemical analysis has shown it to be also potent in levels of ethanolamides (NAEs) for feelings of intense bliss, polyphenols for mental clarity and tryptophan for sensations of joy and happiness. It has a strong profile of sweet and fruity flavours absorbed from the Amazonian agroforestry in which it grows.

It is an externalising cacao that brings uplifting, heart opening bliss and energising clarity. We recommend this cacao for use in ceremonies involving movement, breath work, dance, expression and for daily use to assist with energy, immunity, balance and well-being. Learn more about us and our ceremonial cacao here. 

 Sensations: Uplifting, bliss, clarity, joy and happiness.

Flavours: Sweet, fruity, acidic, bitter.

Best for: Movement, breath work, dance, physical expression, exercise, heart opening.

Suggested preparation: Shave or grate 2-3 Tbsp (20-30g) per person into hot water or hot plant-based milk with or without spices (examples - cinnamon, cloves, vanilla, cayenne) and sweetener (coconut sugar, raw sugar, honey) and blend or whisk until creamy. 

Packaging - 1kg blocks hand wrapped in wax paper inside cardboard box.

Ingredients - 100% Pure organic ceremonial cacao. 

100% pure organic, single-origin, Peruvian ceremonial cacao paste. New Zealand/Australia-Peruvian owned and operated family business.

Our ceremonial Criollo cacao drops are from our Amaru cacao. They have an incredible ratio of 29:1 - theobromine:caffeine meaning they give you long-lasting sustained energy without the crash. Perfect for the uplifting, heart opening effects without the negative side-effects of caffeine over-stimulation.

Made only from the virgin crop, meaning the first crop of the tree and hand-selected pods. Our ceremonial cacao is a fermented and full bean, generated from milling the whole bean into a creamy, rich paste following ancient traditions. It contains all the antioxidants and bioactive of the whole bean, with beautiful rich aromatic oils to make a therapeutic, creamy elixir once mixed into hot water. Tested and shown to contain the highest levels of theobromine (uplifting), ethanolamides (bliss), tryptophan (joy), tryptamine (euphoria), phenylethylamine (satisfaction), polyphenols (clarity), magnesium (stress), zinc (immune) and other essential minerals. The most therapeutic quality cacao you can find, ideal for ceremonial use and health benefits.

We provide the highest quality, pure ceremonial cacao so you can feel the love too! We personally source our beans from Peru (see our farm here) to find the most potent, therapeutic & flavor-rich cacao possible.

Every batch is tested and shown to be safe from heavy metals and cadmium. We go beyond fair trade and work exclusively with one family farm that uses sustainable natural agroforestry practices (see here). Our cacao is artisanally grown, fermented and dried (<50 deg), while maintaining neutral acidity to provide the best aroma and taste.

Suggested use: Add 6-8 drops (25-30g) to hot water or hot plant-based milk with or without spices (examples - cinnamon, cloves, vanilla, cayenne) and sweetener (coconut sugar, raw sugar, honey) and blend or whisk until creamy.