Ceremonial Cacao from the Heart of Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
A nourishing cacao drink for focus, clarity & heart connection. Rooted in ancient tradition.
Crafted with Intention From Bean to Cup
Our ceremonial cacao is made from 100% pure, stone-ground cacao —nothing added, nothing removed—exclusively from heirloom Criollo cacao beans. Sourced from single-origin farms near Lake Atitlán, Guatemala, our cacao is prepared with care by a women-run cacao collective using traditional methods passed down through generations.
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Our Warming Spice Cacao Blend is rich, nourishing, and gently sweetened — melting into a smooth, comforting cup. Pre-ground for ease, just add hot liquid and whisk, froth, or blend to enjoy.
Ingredients: 100% Guatemalan ceremonial-grade cacao, organic panela, organic Ceylon cinnamon, organic nutmeg, organic ginger, Himalayan pink salt
Ground from whole cacao paste — it melts fully into hot liquid.
✓ Single-origin · Suchitepéquez, Guatemala
✓ Stone-ground by women's collective Nuevo Amanecer
✓ Direct trade
✓ No chopping or prep required
✓ Packaged in 100% home compostable packaging
✓ Vegan · Non-GMO · Gluten-free · Refined sugar-free
From the Suchitepéquez Mountains, With Care
Our cacao is grown on small family farms in the highland mountains of Suchitepéquez — a region long considered sacred cacao country.
Every bean is fermented, sun-dried, gently toasted, hand-peeled, and stone-ground by Nuevo Amanecer — a women's collective rooted in deep respect for cacao, the land that nurtures it, and the community it sustains.
Our Pure Ground Ceremonial Cacao is rich, nourishing, and melts into a smooth, comforting cup. Pre-ground for ease — just add hot liquid and whisk, froth, or blend to enjoy.
Ingredients: 100% Guatemalan ceremonial-grade cacao
Ground from whole cacao paste — it melts fully into hot liquid.
✓ Single-origin · Suchitepéquez, Guatemala
✓ Stone-ground by women's collective Nuevo Amanecer
✓ Direct trade
✓ No chopping or prep required
✓ Packaged in 100% home compostable packaging
✓ Vegan · Non-GMO · Gluten-free · Sugar-free
From the Suchitepéquez Mountains, With Care
Our cacao is grown on small family farms in the highland mountains of Suchitepéquez — a region long considered sacred cacao country.
Every bean is fermented, sun-dried, gently toasted, hand-peeled, and stone-ground by Nuevo Amanecer — a women's collective rooted in deep respect for cacao, the land that nurtures it, and the community it sustains.
Our Ceremonial Cacao Block is the purest form of cacao we offer — whole, unground, and exactly as it arrives from the highlands of Guatemala.
Ingredients: 100% Guatemalan ceremonial-grade cacao
Chop, grate, or grind before adding to hot liquid — this is the whole block, unground.
✓ Single-origin · Suchitepéquez, Guatemala
✓ Stone-ground by women's collective Nuevo Amanecer
✓ Direct trade
✓ Packaged in 100% home compostable packaging
✓ Vegan · Non-GMO · Gluten-free · Sugar-free
From the Suchitepéquez Mountains, With Care
Our cacao is grown on small family farms in the highland mountains of Suchitepéquez — a region long considered sacred cacao country.
Every bean is fermented, sun-dried, gently toasted, hand-peeled, and stone-ground by Nuevo Amanecer — a women's collective rooted in deep respect for cacao, the land that nurtures it, and the community it sustains.
How to Prepare Ceremonial Cacao
A Simple Guide to Your First Cup of Ceremonial Cacao
About Kris, Founder of Cacao for Beings
Welcome to Cacao for Beings! I’m Kris, a yoga teacher, plant-based chef, and cacao-obsessed human with a deep passion for holistic living, sustainability, and sharing practices to re-establish connection with the natural world. My journey with ceremonial cacao began during my Yoga Teacher Training in Portugal, where cacao sparked a deeper connection with myself and the way I relate to life. What began as a personal ritual of nourishment and presence evolved to become the foundation of Cacao for Beings — an offering of cacao prepared with care, integrity, and deep respect for its origins.