{"product_id":"ceremonial-ecuadorian-cacao-paste","title":"Ecuadorian Cacao Paste — Ceremonial Grade for Daily Brewing","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe everyday block. Ecuadorian cacao paste is what you keep on the shelf for the cup you make without thinking about it — the one that replaces the second coffee, or opens a morning that needs opening slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is ceremonial grade and sold for people using cacao in quantity: full ceremony brews, daily drinks, additions to smoothies and blends, and fine desserts where the cacao itself is the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeremonial-grade cacao paste\u003c\/strong\u003e from Ecuador\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/strong\u003e preparing a full ceremonial cacao brew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks as\u003c\/strong\u003e a morning beverage and an alternative to coffee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso for\u003c\/strong\u003e adding to blended drinks and to fine desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold for ceremonial and bulk use\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than as a confectionery bar\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 grate the paste\u003c\/strong\u003e before brewing — it dissolves far better than chopped chunks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhisk into hot, not boiling, water\u003c\/strong\u003e until the surface goes glossy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild your own ratio.\u003c\/strong\u003e Start light and add; a paste this concentrated is easier to strengthen than to rescue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend it into a smoothie\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want the cacao without the ceremony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep it wrapped and cool\u003c\/strong\u003e, away from anything strongly scented.\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;\"\u003eDominican Republic\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcuador\u003c\/strong\u003e\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 — the froth is not decoration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eWhisking 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.\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;\"\u003eWhat is it for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003ePreparing a full ceremonial cacao brew, a morning beverage as an alternative to coffee, adding to blended drinks, and fine desserts.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eIs it ceremonial grade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eYes — it is sold for ceremonial and bulk use.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow do I prepare it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eShave or grate the paste and whisk it into hot water; froth if you can, which emulsifies it far better than stirring.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eCan I use it in baking?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eIt is intended for fine desserts as well as drinks.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eWrapped, cool and dry, away from strong smells.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is it for?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Preparing a full ceremonial cacao brew, a morning beverage as an alternative to coffee, adding to blended drinks, and fine desserts.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is it ceremonial grade?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes \u0026mdash; it is sold for ceremonial and bulk use.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How do I prepare it?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Shave or grate the paste and whisk it into hot water; froth if you can, which emulsifies it far better than stirring.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can I use it in baking?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It is intended for fine desserts as well as drinks.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How should I store it?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Wrapped, cool and dry, away from strong smells.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe block you actually reach for. \u003cstrong\u003e#TempleOfDesire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"3rd Eye Cacao","offers":[{"title":"1\/2 Pound","offer_id":54413321765201,"sku":"sku-43193365430427","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Pound","offer_id":54413321797969,"sku":"sku-43193365463195","price":98.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/0194\/8241\/files\/D49212E6-F267-41DA-92AA-4FCC654A0B3D.jpg?v=1785077687","url":"https:\/\/www.templeofdesire.com\/products\/ceremonial-ecuadorian-cacao-paste","provider":"Temple of Desire","version":"1.0","type":"link"}