{"title":"Ceremonial Cacao","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShop cacao by origin\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you already know what you are looking for, go straight to the origin below. If you are new to cacao, keep scrolling for a practical guide to the differences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuatemala:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/guatemalan-entre-nubes-ceremonial-cacao\"\u003eEntre Nubes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/guatemalan-caoba-ceremonial-cacao\"\u003eCaoba\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/guatemalan-cacao-cahabon\"\u003eCahabón\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVenezuela:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pure-ceremonial-grade-cacao\"\u003eSur del Lago\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEcuador:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mother-earth-ecuador-ceremonial-grade-cacao-200g\"\u003eTena\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndia:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/amma-indian-ceremonial-cacao-500g\"\u003eAmma Pure Cacao 500g\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/amma-cardamom-ceremonial-cacao-500g\"\u003eAmma Cardamom 500g\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ayurvedic-cacao\"\u003ethe full Amma India collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfused cacao:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mother-earth-100-pure-premium-organic-high-vibrational-ceremonial-cacao-100g-bar-infused-with-lion-s-mane-mushroom\"\u003eLion’s Mane Cacao\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chaga-infused-cacao-100g\"\u003eChaga Cacao\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCacao is where Mother Earth started\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore Mother Earth grew into Matcha, tea, botanicals, mushrooms and training, there was \u003cstrong\u003eJust Cacao\u003c\/strong\u003e. Cacao was the starting point and it is still right at the centre of what we do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe now stock cacao from \u003cstrong\u003eGuatemala, Venezuela, Ecuador and India\u003c\/strong\u003e, with each origin kept clear rather than treating cacao as one generic product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat ceremonial cacao actually is\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur pure ceremonial cacao is whole cacao ground into a paste or block with the naturally occurring cacao butter still there. That is different from cocoa powder, where much of the cacao butter is normally removed, and different again from sweetened drinking chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeremonial cacao is not a protected legal grade with one universal rulebook.\u003c\/strong\u003e The useful questions are simpler: what is in it, where is it from, who is behind it, is the origin clear, and does it taste good in the cup?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/ceremonial-cacao-what-it-actually-is-and-why-its-different-to-hot-chocolate\"\u003eRead the full guide to ceremonial cacao\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFour cacao origins\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGuatemala\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Guatemalan range includes \u003cstrong\u003eEntre Nubes, Caoba and Cahabón\u003c\/strong\u003e. We keep them separate because origin, flavour and the communities behind them matter. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/three-guatemalan-cacao-origins-and-why-i-keep-them-separate\"\u003eMeet the three Guatemalan cacao origins\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVenezuela\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Venezuelan cacao comes from \u003cstrong\u003eSur del Lago\u003c\/strong\u003e and has its own place in the range rather than being treated as a generic dark block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEcuador\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Ecuador cacao comes from \u003cstrong\u003eTena\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/venezuelan-or-ecuadorian-cacao-how-i-choose-between-them\"\u003eCompare Venezuelan and Ecuadorian cacao\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndia\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmma cacao from India\u003c\/strong\u003e brings a different origin into the Mother Earth range, including Pure 500g cacao, Cardamom Cacao and the LOVE, HEAL, EMPOWER, FOCUS and RELAX AmmaBars. Mother Earth stocks Amma in Ireland for customers here and across Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ayurvedic-cacao\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore Amma cacao from India\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/amma-cacao-five-bars-five-different-moods\"\u003eread the Amma cacao guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow I make cacao at home\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor an everyday cup, I usually think in the \u003cstrong\u003e15–25g\u003c\/strong\u003e range rather than jumping straight to a large ceremonial serving. Chop or break the cacao, add hot water or warm milk, then whisk or blend until smooth. Adjust the amount and liquid to the taste and texture you actually like.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bigger serving is not automatically a better one. If you are new to cacao, start smaller and see how it suits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/all-articles-1\/ceremonial-cacao-drink-preparation\"\u003eSee the simple preparation guide\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/3-easy-ceremonial-cacao-recipes-to-try-at-home\"\u003etry three easy cacao recipes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor home, practice or professional use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCacao can be a good warm drink at home, part of a personal practice, or something used by trained facilitators and practitioners. It does not need to become a big ceremony to be worthwhile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want to explore professional use, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cacao-facilitator-training\"\u003eCacao Facilitator Training pathway\u003c\/a\u003e. Practitioners, cafés, studios and shops can also use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/wholesale-trade-ireland\"\u003ewholesale and trade route\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cacao-guides\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse cacao guides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about\"\u003eOur story \u0026amp; sources\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/international-delivery\"\u003eDelivery information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pure-ceremonial-grade-cacao","title":"PRE-ORDER | Just Cacao Venezuela Sur del Lago | 200g \u0026 450g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRE-ORDER — estimated arrival 19–26 October 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Just Cacao Venezuela Sur del Lago is on the way. Pre-order now and we will send it as soon as the new stock arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eJust Cacao | Sur del Lago de Maracaibo, Venezuela\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the cacao that started the Just Cacao side of our story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt comes from \u003cstrong\u003eSur del Lago de Maracaibo in Venezuela\u003c\/strong\u003e, a region with a long cacao-growing tradition. Behind it are cacao-growing communities and men working the land, planting and growing cacao to support their families, homes and local communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur sourcing story here is also connected with \u003cstrong\u003ePlan Más Cacao\u003c\/strong\u003e and the wider work around cacao farming in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI think that context matters. It is easy for cacao to become another brown block in a pouch once it reaches Europe. For us, it should still feel connected to the people and place it came from.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRich, smooth and deeply chocolatey with a rounded, grounding character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to prepare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse around 20–30g for an everyday cup, or adjust the amount to suit your own practice. Gently melt into hot water or milk and whisk until smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% cacao.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Sur del Lago families in Venezuela to our customers in Ireland, that human chain is part of what Just Cacao means to us.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan’t wait for the pre-order?\u003c\/strong\u003e Our Guatemalan \u003ca href=\"\/products\/guatemalan-entre-nubes-ceremonial-cacao\"\u003eEntre Nubes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/guatemalan-caoba-ceremonial-cacao\"\u003eCaoba\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/guatemalan-cacao-cahabon\"\u003eCahabón\u003c\/a\u003e origins are available now, along with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/amma-indian-ceremonial-cacao-500g\"\u003eAmma Indian cacao\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can also compare it with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mother-earth-ecuador-ceremonial-grade-cacao-200g\"\u003eEcuador Tena cacao\u003c\/a\u003e, which is currently available to pre-order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Just Cacao","offers":[{"title":"200g","offer_id":47714156249428,"sku":"","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"450g","offer_id":47714156314964,"sku":"","price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8522\/8979\/files\/venezuela-sur-del-lago-cacao-preorder.png?v=1790622475"},{"product_id":"chaga-infused-cacao-100g","title":"Chaga Infused Cacao","description":"\u003ch1\u003eChaga Infused Cacao 100g\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeremonial cacao blended with Chaga mushroom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA simple cacao-and-mushroom blend for anyone who likes the deep flavour of cacao with the earthy character of Chaga.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cacao connection comes through Guatemala, where cacao remains tied to farming families, women preparing cacao and a long tradition of drinking it as food and ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCeremonial cacao and Chaga mushroom. Check the product label for the final ingredient declaration and allergen information.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeep cacao with an earthy Chaga finish. It is unsweetened, so you can drink it as it is or add cinnamon, vanilla or a little sweetener if you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to prepare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChop or grate the cacao, add hot but not boiling water or milk, and whisk or blend until smooth. Start with a smaller serving and adjust to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a food product, not a medicine. We prefer to keep the description focused on the ingredients, flavour and how people actually use it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mother Earth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41285084807347,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8522\/8979\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_d10726f0-e73a-439f-874b-b340e36b4ca6.png?v=1770922645"},{"product_id":"ceremonial-cacao-air-element-invoke-your-compassion-100-g-bar","title":"Air Element Cacao","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAir Element Cacao 100g\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 100g ceremonial cacao blend from Cacao Lab with hibiscus and cardamom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Air name is part of Cacao Lab’s four-element range and gives each blend a different theme and flavour direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCeremonial cacao, hibiscus and cardamom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to prepare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChop the cacao and blend with hot but not boiling water or milk until smooth. Start with a smaller amount and adjust to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatural cacao butter bloom can occasionally appear as pale marks on cacao. This is normal and does not mean the cacao has spoiled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease check the packaging for the producer’s full directions and ingredient information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cacao Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42018638954675,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8522\/8979\/files\/IMG-0448.jpg?v=1761829039"},{"product_id":"ceremonial-cacao-earth-element-nourish-your-roots-100-g-bar","title":"Ceremonial Cacao - Earth Element: Nourish Your Roots (100g bar)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eEarth Element Cacao 100g\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 100g ceremonial cacao blend from Cacao Lab with moringa and chipotle chilli.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Earth name is part of Cacao Lab’s four-element range and gives this bar its earthy, gently warming flavour theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCeremonial cacao, moringa and chipotle chilli.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to prepare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChop the cacao and blend with hot but not boiling water or milk until smooth. Start with a smaller amount and adjust to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatural cacao butter bloom can occasionally appear as pale marks on cacao. This is normal and does not mean the cacao has spoiled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease check the packaging for the producer’s full directions and ingredient information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cacao Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42018641707187,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8522\/8979\/files\/IMG-0463_c259f3ea-fbf7-45ac-8b4d-76eedca5863a.jpg?v=1761830120"},{"product_id":"ceremonial-cacao-fire-element-ignite-your-passion-100-g-bar-1","title":"Ceremonial Cacao - Fire Element - Ignite Your Passion (100g bar)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFire Element Cacao 100g\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 100g ceremonial cacao blend from Cacao Lab with turmeric and black pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Fire name is part of Cacao Lab’s four-element range and gives this bar its warming flavour theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCeremonial cacao, turmeric and black pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to prepare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChop the cacao and blend with hot but not boiling water or milk until smooth. Start with a smaller amount and adjust to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatural cacao butter bloom can occasionally appear as pale marks on cacao. This is normal and does not mean the cacao has spoiled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease check the packaging for the producer’s full directions and ingredient information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cacao Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42018645082291,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8522\/8979\/files\/IMG-0631_e05e1952-3e92-47a7-807e-1d6fc769abb2.jpg?v=1762175529"},{"product_id":"ceremonial-cacao-water-element-invoke-your-creativity-100-g-bar","title":"Ceremonial Cacao - Water Element: Invoke Your Creativity (100g bar)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWater Element Cacao 100g\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 100g ceremonial cacao blend from Cacao Lab with coriander and maca.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Water name is part of Cacao Lab’s four-element range and gives this blend its own flavour and ritual theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCeremonial cacao, coriander and maca.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to prepare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChop the cacao and blend with hot but not boiling water or milk until smooth. Start with a smaller amount and adjust to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatural cacao butter bloom can occasionally appear as pale marks on cacao. This is normal and does not mean the cacao has spoiled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease check the packaging for the producer’s full directions and ingredient information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cacao Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42018647015603,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8522\/8979\/files\/IMG-0634.jpg?v=1762175599"},{"product_id":"mother-earth-100-pure-premium-organic-high-vibrational-ceremonial-cacao-100g-bar-infused-with-lion-s-mane-mushroom","title":"Lion's Mane Infused Cacao","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLion’s Mane Infused Cacao 100g\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeremonial cacao blended with Lion’s Mane mushroom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA straightforward cacao-and-mushroom bar combining rich ceremonial cacao with Lion’s Mane.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe stock it for people who enjoy functional mushroom ingredients and want an easy way to pair them with cacao without mixing separate powders every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCeremonial cacao, Lion’s Mane mushroom and cacao butter. Check the product label for the final ingredient declaration and allergen information.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeep cacao with a mild earthy note from the mushroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBreak or chop off the amount you want, add hot but not boiling water or milk, and whisk or blend until smooth. It can also be used in your usual cacao recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe keep this listing ingredient-led rather than making promises about what a mushroom blend will do for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mother Earth Cacao","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46776326390100,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8522\/8979\/files\/IMG-20230802-WA0108.jpg?v=1770922645"},{"product_id":"mother-earth-ecuador-ceremonial-grade-cacao-200g","title":"PRE-ORDER | Mother Earth Ecuador Tena Ceremonial Cacao | 200g \u0026 450g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRE-ORDER — estimated arrival 19–26 October 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Mother Earth Ecuador Tena cacao is on the way. Pre-order now and we will send it as soon as the new stock arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMother Earth Ecuador Cacao | Tena\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cacao comes from \u003cstrong\u003eTena in the Ecuadorian Amazon\u003c\/strong\u003e, an area where cacao is part of the landscape, local agriculture and family farming life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the things I want Mother Earth to do better as we grow is keep the place and people visible. Tena should not disappear behind a generic ‘ceremonial cacao’ label once the cacao reaches Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo this page stays simple: 100% Ecuadorian cacao from Tena, sourced through relationships we have built around cacao, with the origin named because the origin matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmooth and rounded with an earthy cacao base and a slightly brighter character than our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pure-ceremonial-grade-cacao\"\u003eVenezuelan cacao\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to prepare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart with around 15–20g for an everyday cup. Gently melt into hot water or milk and whisk until smooth. 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The rose is noticeable without turning the cacao overly floral.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeremonial cacao\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% pure rose petal powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic vanilla extract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChop or shave off the amount you want, then melt it gently into hot water or milk while whisking. 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The cacao beans are fermented with opened cardamom pods, allowing the spice to become part of the cacao during processing rather than simply adding cardamom flavour afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is an aromatic Indian cacao with the warmth of cardamom already built in. Prepare it simply with hot water or your preferred milk and adjust the strength to suit you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAmma cacao from India, available from Ireland\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMother Earth stocks Amma in Ireland with delivery across the EU, the UK and internationally. It sits alongside our other cacao origins while keeping its Indian source and production story clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrefer cacao without cardamom? Try the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/amma-indian-ceremonial-cacao-500g\"\u003ePure Amma Indian Cacao 500g\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ayurvedic-cacao\"\u003eexplore the full Amma India range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompare other cacao origins:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pure-ceremonial-grade-cacao\"\u003eVenezuela Sur del Lago\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mother-earth-ecuador-ceremonial-grade-cacao-200g\"\u003eEcuador Tena\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/guatemalan-entre-nubes-ceremonial-cacao\"\u003eEntre Nubes\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/guatemalan-caoba-ceremonial-cacao\"\u003eCaoba\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/guatemalan-cacao-cahabon\"\u003eCahabón\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ceremonial-cacao-shop\"\u003eExplore all Mother Earth cacao origins\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amma Cacao","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51740411560276,"sku":"","price":56.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8522\/8979\/files\/IMG-0723.jpg?v=1762194277"},{"product_id":"amma-indian-ceremonial-cacao-500g","title":"Amma Indian Ceremonial Cacao 500g | Kerala \u0026 Goa, India","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAmma Indian Ceremonial Cacao 500g\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% cacao | Kerala \u0026amp; Goa, India | 500g block\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmma is one of the Indian cacao relationships we are especially glad to have brought into Mother Earth. This pure 500g block is made with cacao from South India and gives you a different origin to explore alongside our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pure-ceremonial-grade-cacao\"\u003eVenezuelan\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mother-earth-ecuador-ceremonial-grade-cacao-200g\"\u003eEcuadorian\u003c\/a\u003e and Guatemalan cacao.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it for a simple cacao drink at home, personal practice or serving in a group. There are no added flavours in this Pure block.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIndian cacao, stocked in Ireland\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMother Earth stocks Amma in Ireland with delivery across the EU, the UK and internationally. 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Each bar combines cacao with its own blend of herbs, mushrooms and spices, so you can try the range without choosing just one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside:\u003c\/strong\u003e LOVE, FOCUS, HEAL, EMPOWER and RELAX, one 36g bar of each.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMother Earth stocks Amma in Ireland with EU, UK and international delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ayurvedic-cacao\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore the full Amma India range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, including Pure 500g and Cardamom Cacao.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amma Cacao","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51977702834516,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8522\/8979\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_93fc07a1-a4a3-4879-a207-169d338a77e6.png?v=1789111696"},{"product_id":"guatemalan-cacao-cahabon","title":"Guatemalan Ceremonial Cacao: Cahabón, Alta Verapaz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGuatemalan Cacao: Cahabón\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlta Verapaz, Guatemala | 100% cacao | 227g \u0026amp; 454g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCahabón comes from the mountain-valley landscapes of Alta Verapaz and is linked with a \u003cstrong\u003efood-sovereignty programme working alongside Q’eqchi’ communities\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cacao is grown on small family land parcels around mountain villages, alongside fruit gardens and the wider landscape. That community model is one of the reasons we wanted to carry this origin at Mother Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI do not want to turn that into a glossy ‘ethical sourcing’ line and move on. The useful thing for a customer to know is that this cacao is connected with families growing food and cacao on their own land, with a programme built around community agriculture and local resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFruity with banana-like notes, gentle bitterness and a smooth, creamy depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e around seven days in a large wooden box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChop or shave the block, melt gently into hot water or milk and whisk until smooth. It also works in smoothies, porridge and baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% cacao.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor us, cacao should stay connected to the land and the communities behind it. Cahabón is one of the clearest examples of that.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompare our cacao origins:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/guatemalan-entre-nubes-ceremonial-cacao\"\u003eEntre Nubes\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/guatemalan-caoba-ceremonial-cacao\"\u003eCaoba\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/keith-s-cacao\"\u003eKeith’s Cacao\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pure-ceremonial-grade-cacao\"\u003eVenezuela Sur del Lago\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mother-earth-ecuador-ceremonial-grade-cacao-200g\"\u003eEcuador Tena\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/amma-indian-ceremonial-cacao-500g\"\u003eAmma India\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mother Earth Cacao","offers":[{"title":"227g","offer_id":56924877422932,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"454g","offer_id":56924967240020,"sku":null,"price":53.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8522\/8979\/files\/IMG-9505.heic?v=1764079788"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8522\/8979\/collections\/IMG-9505.jpg?v=1790993155","url":"https:\/\/motherearth.ie\/collections\/ceremonial-cacao-shop.oembed","provider":"Mother Earth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}