ORGANIC CEREMONIAL CACAO ~ DROPS

🍫 100% pure organic raw cacao from unroasted Criollo cacao beans – intense flavor, natural & exquisitely processed. The cacao beans for our Peru Drops are sourced from the rare Criollo variety, traditionally cultivated in the Amazon and the Andes. To preserve its characteristic aroma, the temperature during processing is strictly limited to 42°C. Instead, a gentle cold-pressing process ensures high-quality raw product – all nutrients are retained. Due to its mood-enhancing properties, Criollo cacao is particularly valued in ceremonial settings.

🇵🇪 Directly from the Peruvian Amazon region – grown by small farmer cooperatives, ecologically and regeneratively. The raw cacao for our Peru Drops is sustainably cultivated by the indigenous Ashanika community in Peru. Since 1998, our partner Ecoandino has been working on-site with local smallholder farmers to produce the exquisite Criollo cacao. Long-term purchase agreements guarantee the families financial security. Processing and packaging the cacao on-site optimally protects the aroma, creates skilled jobs, and secures a significantly higher income for the region than simply exporting raw beans.

✨ Naturally rich in magnesium, iron, copper, and zinc* – the gentle cold-pressing of the raw cacao preserves its natural ingredients. Theobromine, typical of cacao, provides a gentle, sustained energy boost, unlike caffeine, for everyday life or ceremonial occasions. A daily intake of 200 milligrams of cacao flavanols helps maintain the elasticity of blood vessels, thus contributing to normal blood flow. Raw cacao also provides valuable magnesium, which contributes to reducing tiredness and fatigue, normal nervous system function, and normal muscle function.

💜 For everyone who loves real cacao – ideal for hot cocoa drinks, smoothies, energy balls, or as a nutrient-rich snack. The exquisite Criollo is distinguished by its mild, fruity aroma. This premium variety also impresses with subtle notes of dried fruit and pepper, which initially unfold into floral and chocolatey flavors before finishing with an earthy, warm finish. While the drops have a fine-grained texture when solid, they develop an exceptionally creamy texture when warmed. Due to its chocolatey character, Criollo is particularly sought after by discerning chocolate manufacturers and patisseries.

🤝 Fair & directly traded – for local social impact and real taste without detours. By purchasing directly from our producers, we eliminate intermediaries, ensuring that the proceeds go directly to them. This form of fair cooperation respects the indigenous Ashanika community, who have acquired profound knowledge of cultivating the prized Criollo grape over decades. Authentic cooperation on equal footing is our shared goal. Ultimately, we are committed to stabilizing traditional and sustainable cultivation methods in Peru as a secure livelihood.