{"product_id":"ceremonine-kakava-cunduacan-meksiko","title":"Ceremonial Cacao Cunduacán Mexico","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpiced, river-fed ceremonial cacao from Tabasco, Mexico—stone-milled for a soft, warmly aromatic ritual cup.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eVAICACAO® Ceremonial Cacao Cunduacán – Mexico\u003c\/em\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003e100% pure cacao paste drink\u003c\/strong\u003e crafted from \u003cstrong\u003estone-ground cacao beans\u003c\/strong\u003e—nothing added, nothing taken away. Grown in the Chontalpa region among four rivers and worked with a light roast to keep its vanilla and cinnamon aromatics intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it’s special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle ingredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stone-ground cacao beans only—no sweeteners, flavors, emulsifiers, or thickeners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAncestral varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown by a network of small producers in the Chontalpa region cultivating cacao varieties native to Mesoamerica.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn exceptional microclimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four rivers and numerous lagoons, including the Samaria Cunduacán aquifer, create ideal growing conditions at just 20 m above sea level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort supply chain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purchased through Crafting Markets, which pays Revival Cacao directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTaste profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft and warmly spiced with a gentle body—sweet baking-spice aromatics with a quiet tobacco depth underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spices, vanilla, cinnamon, tobacco\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBitter intensity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium–low\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180 g and 400 g blocks (natural white bloom from cacao butter is a sign of purity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; traceability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis spiced and distinctive cacao comes from the region of \u003cstrong\u003eCunduacán, in the state of Tabasco\u003c\/strong\u003e. The project is coordinated by Alejandro, founder of Revival Cacao, a network of small cacao producers in the Chontalpa region where ancestral Mesoamerican varieties are still cultivated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tabasco\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinent:\u003c\/strong\u003e North America – Mesoamerica\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cunduacán, Río Samaria\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlantations:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 hectares per plantation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraceability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sourced through Crafting Markets, which pays Revival Cacao directly (short supply chain)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0–20 m above sea level\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trinitario-acriollado – local genetics, specialty cacao\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e On site in wooden boxes, around 7 days depending on the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying:\u003c\/strong\u003e On site on patios, 5–7 days depending on season and local climate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light and short in a ventilated oven (\u0026lt;120°C), just enough to highlight the aromas\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slowly stone-ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy pure cacao\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure cacao paste is very different from common cocoa drinks or industrial cocoa powder: it uses the whole bean, never defatted, alkalized, or diluted with other ingredients. It therefore keeps the fats, fibre and micronutrients naturally present in the seed, along with minerals such as magnesium and potassium and plant compounds including theobromine and tryptophan. For centuries in Mesoamerican cultures, cacao was valued not only as a food but as a drink to nourish body and spirit—a small daily ritual, a moment to slow down and reconnect with presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to prepare your ritual\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelt gently to preserve aroma and properties. Enjoy with hot water or a plant-based beverage, and personalize with spices if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChop about \u003cstrong\u003e20 g\u003c\/strong\u003e of cacao.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeat \u003cstrong\u003e150–180 ml\u003c\/strong\u003e of water or a plant-based drink—hot, but never boiling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMelt slowly and whisk\/stir until smooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOptional: add cinnamon or ginger, breathe deeply, set an intention, and sip slowly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDirections for use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 g for daily use; up to 30 g for ceremonial sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink water before and after each dose to aid absorption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsultation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cacao naturally contains theobromine. Consult a doctor if you are pregnant, have a heart condition, or have uncontrolled blood pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePackaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaper-based recyclable composite (C-PAP81, ATICELCA certified). Recyclable with paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFree from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdded sugars\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlkalized cacao\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdded flavors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePreservatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMilk\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGluten\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLecithins\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThickeners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMade by VAICACAO in Sardinia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVAICACAO processes each cacao entirely from cocoa beans using bean-to-bar methods—crafted in their atelier and shaped into convenient paste blocks for your daily functional beverages and rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGentle evening cups and unhurried, grounding rituals\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThose who love vanilla, cinnamon and soft tobacco warmth\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone seeking a traceable specialty cacao from the Chontalpa region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote:\u003c\/em\u003e For safe use, incorporate cocoa into a balanced diet. 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