Spiced, river-fed ceremonial cacao from Tabasco, Mexico—stone-milled for a soft, warmly aromatic ritual cup. VAICACAO® Ceremonial Cacao Cunduacán – Mexico is a 100% pure cacao paste drink crafted from stone-ground cacao beans—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.

Why it’s special

• Single ingredient: Stone-ground cacao beans only—no sweeteners, flavors, emulsifiers, or thickeners.
• Ancestral varieties: Grown by a network of small producers in the Chontalpa region cultivating cacao varieties native to Mesoamerica.
• An exceptional microclimate: Four rivers and numerous lagoons, including the Samaria Cunduacán aquifer, create ideal growing conditions at just 20 m above sea level.
• Short supply chain: Purchased through Crafting Markets, which pays Revival Cacao directly.

Taste profile

Soft and warmly spiced with a gentle body—sweet baking-spice aromatics with a quiet tobacco depth underneath.

• Aromatic notes: Spices, vanilla, cinnamon, tobacco
• Bitter intensity: Medium–low
• Presentation: 180 g and 400 g blocks (natural white bloom from cacao butter is a sign of purity)

Origin & traceability

This spiced and distinctive cacao comes from the region of Cunduacán, in the state of Tabasco. 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.

• Country: Mexico
• State: Tabasco
• Continent: North America – Mesoamerica
• Region: Cunduacán, Río Samaria
• Plantations: 2–3 hectares per plantation
• Traceability: Sourced through Crafting Markets, which pays Revival Cacao directly (short supply chain)
• Altitude: 0–20 m above sea level
• Variety: Trinitario-acriollado – local genetics, specialty cacao
• Harvest: 2025
• Fermentation: On site in wooden boxes, around 7 days depending on the season
• Drying: On site on patios, 5–7 days depending on season and local climate
• Roasting: Light and short in a ventilated oven (<120°C), just enough to highlight the aromas
• Processing: Slowly stone-ground

Why pure cacao

Pure 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.

How to prepare your ritual

Melt gently to preserve aroma and properties. Enjoy with hot water or a plant-based beverage, and personalize with spices if desired.

• Chop about 20 g of cacao.
• Heat 150–180 ml of water or a plant-based drink—hot, but never boiling.
• Melt slowly and whisk/stir until smooth.
• Optional: add cinnamon or ginger, breathe deeply, set an intention, and sip slowly.

Directions for use

• Suggested dose: 15–20 g for daily use; up to 30 g for ceremonial sessions.
• Hydration: Drink water before and after each dose to aid absorption.
• Consultation: Cacao naturally contains theobromine. Consult a doctor if you are pregnant, have a heart condition, or have uncontrolled blood pressure.

Packaging

Paper-based recyclable composite (C-PAP81, ATICELCA certified). Recyclable with paper.

Free from

• Added sugars
• Alkalized cacao
• Added flavors
• Preservatives
• Milk
• Gluten
• Lecithins
• Thickeners

Made by VAICACAO in Sardinia

VAICACAO 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.

Perfect for

• Gentle evening cups and unhurried, grounding rituals
• Those who love vanilla, cinnamon and soft tobacco warmth
• Anyone seeking a traceable specialty cacao from the Chontalpa region

Note: For safe use, incorporate cocoa into a balanced diet. It is not a substitute for supplements.