{"product_id":"ceremonial-dominican-republic-cacao-paste-1lb","title":"Dominican Republic Cacao Paste — 1 lb Ceremonial Block","description":"\u003cp\u003eA one-pound block of pure ceremonial cacao, meant for people who use cacao regularly enough that a bar makes no sense. Shave what you need, brew it, put the rest back in the cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Trinitario from the Dominican Republic, grown intercropped with plantain, avocado, zapote, corn, beans, yucca and cassava — a farm system rather than a monoculture. The cup runs toward honey and strawberry, with nutmeg and coconut oil underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 lb block\u003c\/strong\u003e of 100% pure, ceremonial-grade cacao\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trinitario\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFat content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48–52%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e honey, strawberry, nutmeg and coconut oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrown intercropped\u003c\/strong\u003e with plantain, avocado, zapote, corn, beans, yucca and cassava\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/strong\u003e ceremony, bulk use, a morning brew in place of coffee, blending into drinks, or fine desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShave or grind 2–3 tablespoons\u003c\/strong\u003e from the block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd to 6–8 oz of hot water\u003c\/strong\u003e and whisk or froth until smooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditionally it is water and herbs only\u003c\/strong\u003e — that is the classic preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut milk or a sweetener are entirely allowed\u003c\/strong\u003e if you prefer them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore the block cool, dry and wrapped\u003c\/strong\u003e, away from strong smells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eThe three pastes side by side\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eVariety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDominican Republic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eTrinitario\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eHoney, strawberry, nutmeg, coconut oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eOaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eCriollo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eRice-like and nutty, wild mushroom, robust coffee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eEcuador\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eCeremonial grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSold as a brewing and baking paste\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E); color:#f3f3f3; padding:20px 24px; border-radius:8px; margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e; margin-top:0;\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip — grate it cold, brew it hot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eA one-pound block is hard work at room temperature and easy work straight from a cool cupboard with a coarse grater. Grate a week's worth at once into a sealed jar and your morning cup takes a minute instead of five.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow much do I use per cup?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eTwo to three tablespoons of shaved or ground paste into 6–8 oz of hot water.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhat variety is it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eTrinitario, with a fat content of 48–52%.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eHoney and strawberry, with nutmeg and coconut oil.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eCan I add milk or sweetener?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eYes. 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