Our Ceremonial Cacao

We ethically source the finest cacaos making sure they are from small family farms and producers that practice sustainable agriculture and organic farming methods.

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Peruvian Quality Guarantees

Sourcing

Our Peruvian cacao is sourced from a collective of organic, family run farms located in the Peruvian Amazon.

Certification

They have received Organic certifications (NOP, EU, COR) and also Kosher Certified by: Kosher Blu Peru

Production

The raw cacao paste is created at low temperatures never exceeding 45 degrees Celsius, preserving its natural flavours and nutritional qualities.

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Peruvian "Criollo" Cacao

Indulge in our exquisite Criollo Cacao, meticulously cultivated by the Asháninka Tribes and local farming communities nestled in the heart of the Amazonian rainforest in Satipo, Junin, Peru.

Satipo lies within the renowned Vraem region, encompassing the valleys of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro rivers—an area steeped in natural splendor and cultural heritage.

The farmers involved in production lovingly nurture these cacao trees using organic methods and honouring ancestral traditions.

Did you know? Criollo cacao holds a distinguished reputation as the premier bean for ceremonial use. Its rich historical and spiritual lineage, coupled with its high theobromine content and exceptional nutritional profile, make it a true treasure.

Experience the depths of flavour in our ceremonial Criollo cacao, boasting an intense dark chocolate essence with hints of vibrant citrusy floral undertones. When sipped as a heavenly, elixir drink its nurturing and wholesome and "potent" energy envelops the senses.

Unlock clarity, vitality, and profound introspection with Criollo cacao—a great companion for deep meditation, somatic movement, dance and transformative spiritual journeys.

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Ruk'u'x Ulew Quality Guarantees

Sourcing

The beans are sourced from a single origin organic, family farm located in Alta Verapaz and made into ceremonial paste in San Marcos La Laguna, Lake Atitlan.

Sustainable

The single origin organic farm where Ruk'u'x Ulew beans are sourced practice sustainable agriculture to preserve the land, earth, forrest and crop.

Production

Each bean is fermented, sun-dried, lightly toasted and peeled by hand. It is milled in small batches and set in beautiful wheels.

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Ruk’u’x’Ulew Cacao

Ruk'u'x Ulew, pronounced [Roo-Koosh-Ouh-Leh-Ou] is a 100% Mayan owned, all indigenous women’s collective that was founded in 2016 by Cecilia Mendoza Chiyal an indigenous Mayan mother of three, born and raised in San Marcos La Laguna, Lake Atitlán, Guatemala.

Cecilia mentions that the cacao spirit was helped her call in the right energy of women to work with her. “The grandmothers who work with us seem to love it the most. The cacao brings a sense of calm to them, it’s like a meditation. The younger women working here are more open, more creative, they love coming up with different ideas and suggestions”.

Cecilia was given the name Ruk'u'x Ulew [Roo-Koosh-Ouh-Leh-Ou] by the fire spirits as the name for her cacao business. It is a word from her native language, Kaqchikel and translates as ‘Heart of The Earth’. She feels this not only honours her Mayan culture and ancestry but also relays her belief that cacao is a divine representation of the ‘Heart of The Earth.’

This Guatemalan ceremonial cacao has a deep, rich, LUXURIOUS bitter dark chocolate flavour with hints of toffee and nuts. As a drink it is heavenly and potent and has a nurturing and wholesome energy. This paste is made from 100% Trinitario bean.

Ruk’u’x’Ulew is great for connecting to your true self, feeling wholsome and nourished, calm and connected.

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