{"product_id":"ceremonial-oaxacan-cacao-paste-1-lb-bar","title":"Oaxacan Cacao Paste — 1 lb Ceremonial Criollo Block","description":"\u003cp\u003eOaxaca does not grow much cacao — most of the beans come up from Chiapas and Tabasco — and yet it remains one of the premier places on earth to find the best of the best Criollo. Oaxacan chocolate is arguably the most significant Mexican chocolate, prized locally and woven into daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-pound block of it, 100% pure and ceremonial grade. The cup is rice-like and nutty, with hints of wild mushroom and robust coffee, and a grounded texture that sits heavier than the fruitier origins.\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 Criollo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFat content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e rice-like and nutty, hints of wild mushroom and robust coffee, grounded texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContext:\u003c\/strong\u003e the word cacao has been traced to the Olmec; the Maya continued its use and introduced it to the Aztecs, who called it xocolatl, 'bitter water'\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 until it emulsifies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and herbs is the traditional preparation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd nut milk or sweetener\u003c\/strong\u003e if you prefer a rounder cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTry this one late in the day\u003c\/strong\u003e — the coffee and mushroom notes suit an afternoon better than a bright morning.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/strong\u003e\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 — the savory one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eIf you have tried ceremonial cacao before and found it too sweet or too fruity, this is the origin to reach for. Wild mushroom and coffee are unusual notes in cacao, and they make a cup that reads as savory rather than as a dessert.\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;\"\u003eCriollo, with a fat content of 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;\"\u003eRice-like and nutty, with hints of wild mushroom and robust coffee, and a grounded texture.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eIs the cacao grown in Oaxaca?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eOaxaca does not grow much cacao — most beans come from Chiapas and Tabasco — but it is one of the premier places in the world where the best Criollo is found.\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, though the traditional preparation is hot water and herbs alone.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow big is the block?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eOne pound.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How much do I use per cup?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Two to three tablespoons of shaved or ground paste into 6\u0026ndash;8 oz of hot water.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What variety is it?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Criollo, with a fat content of 52%.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What does it taste like?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Rice-like and nutty, with hints of wild mushroom and robust coffee, and a grounded texture.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is the cacao grown in Oaxaca?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Oaxaca does not grow much cacao \u0026mdash; most beans come from Chiapas and Tabasco \u0026mdash; but it is one of the premier places in the world where the best Criollo is found.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can I add milk or sweetener?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes, though the traditional preparation is hot water and herbs alone.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How big is the block?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"One pound.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXocolatl, the way it was named. \u003cstrong\u003e#TempleOfDesire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"3rd Eye Cacao","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54413321732433,"sku":"sku-42399110922395","price":102.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/0194\/8241\/files\/6FE3D1A2-4E2E-43F7-A455-7B957AA8934B.jpg?v=1785077689","url":"https:\/\/www.templeofdesire.com\/products\/ceremonial-oaxacan-cacao-paste-1-lb-bar","provider":"Temple of Desire","version":"1.0","type":"link"}