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Cacao Criollo
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Grown in the lowland rainforest of northern Peru, this Cacao carries the same ancient genetics as those once cultivated near the sacred spiral temple of Montegrande in Jaén, Cajamarca over 5,000 years ago.
Grown by farming families who follow ancestral, lunar-based practices, it grows under the shade of native trees like banana, laurel, and pacae,
in harmony with the forest.
A fine aroma Cacao 100% native & sustainable.
Cacao is believed to have originated in the Amazon Rainforest thousands of years ago. It was cultivated by ancient cultures, including the Mayans and Incas, who considered cacao a sacred fruit and a gift from the gods. Cacao beans were used as currency and in ceremonial rituals.
Cacao is a medicinal plant rich in antioxidants, flavonoids, and magnesium. It also contains essential nutrients like zinc, chromium, theobromine, vitamin C, iron, copper, tryptophan, and omega-6 fatty acids. Additionally, cacao has serotonin, a natural mood regulator, and anandamide, known as the "bliss molecule," which induces feelings of joy and well-being.
Ceremonial Cacao Recipe
- In a saucepan over low heat, add 2 tablespoons (30-35g) of cacao.
- As it melts, stir slowly and mindfully.
- Gradually add 110ml of water, stirring continuously.
- Optionally, add maca, turmeric with pepper, cinnamon & honey
- Blend with a blender or mix by hand.
Daily Drink Serving:
- In a mug, add 1 tablespoon (20g) of cacao.
- Add 110ml of water and mix.