At a glance
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Ceremonial-grade cacao paste from Ecuador
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Ideal for preparing a full ceremonial cacao brew
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Works as a morning beverage and an alternative to coffee
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Also for adding to blended drinks and to fine desserts
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Sold for ceremonial and bulk use rather than as a confectionery bar
How to use it
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Shave or grate the paste before brewing — it dissolves far better than chopped chunks.
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Whisk into hot, not boiling, water until the surface goes glossy.
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Build your own ratio. Start light and add; a paste this concentrated is easier to strengthen than to rescue.
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Blend it into a smoothie if you want the cacao without the ceremony.
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Keep it wrapped and cool, away from anything strongly scented.
The three pastes side by side
| Origin |
Variety |
Flavor profile |
| Dominican Republic |
Trinitario |
Honey, strawberry, nutmeg, coconut oil |
| Oaxaca, Mexico |
Criollo |
Rice-like and nutty, wild mushroom, robust coffee |
| Ecuador |
Ceremonial grade |
Sold as a brewing and baking paste |
✨ Temple Tip — the froth is not decoration
Whisking or frothing does more than look good: it emulsifies the cacao butter through the water instead of letting it float. A properly frothed cup is noticeably smoother than the same cup stirred with a spoon.
Questions we get asked
What is it for?
Preparing a full ceremonial cacao brew, a morning beverage as an alternative to coffee, adding to blended drinks, and fine desserts.
Is it ceremonial grade?
Yes — it is sold for ceremonial and bulk use.
How do I prepare it?
Shave or grate the paste and whisk it into hot water; froth if you can, which emulsifies it far better than stirring.
Can I use it in baking?
It is intended for fine desserts as well as drinks.
How should I store it?
Wrapped, cool and dry, away from strong smells.
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