Pure ceremonial cacao paste from El Salvador—stone-milled for an authentic ritual cup. VAICACAO® Ceremonial Cacao Lenca is a single-origin cacao paste drink made from 100% stone-ground cacao beans (nothing added, nothing taken away). Crafted with a light, short roast and slow stone grinding, it preserves a naturally “raw” texture and a vivid, true cacao aroma.

Why it’s special

• Single ingredient: Stone-ground cacao beans only—no added flavors, sweeteners, or thickeners.
• Artisanal stone-milled texture: Slowly ground to keep the cacao’s authentic mouthfeel and aroma.
• Light roast for aromatics: A gentle roast designed to highlight the cacao’s natural aromatic notes.
• Deep traceability: Directly sourced from a specific plantation in the Bahía de Jiquilisco area.

Taste profile

Aromatic and fresh with a smooth, rounded cacao body—balanced and approachable.

• Aromatic notes: Green notes, banana, mango
• Bitter intensity: Medium–low
• Texture: Naturally rustic; the light “white spots” on the blocks are cocoa butter and a sign of purity

Origin & traceability

This rare Fino de Aroma cacao grows in the natural biosphere of Bahía de Jiquilisco, in the province of Usulután, El Salvador. The cultivation is rooted in biodiversity and agroforestry, supported by long-preserved ancestral genetics.

• Country: El Salvador (Central America / Mesoamerica)
• Municipality: Bahía de Jiquilisco, Usulután
• Plantation: Hacienda del Real de la Carrera
• Variety: Xirihualtique (Fino de Aroma)
• Harvest: June – September 2024

How to prepare your ritual cup

Chop the cacao and melt it gently to keep the aroma expressive. Enjoy with hot water or a plant-based drink, then personalize with spices if you like.

• Heat 180–200 ml of water or plant-based beverage.
• Chop about 20 g of cacao and melt slowly, stirring until smooth.
• Add optional spices (e.g., cinnamon or ginger), breathe deeply, set an intention, and sip slowly.

Suggested use

• Daily: 10–15 g
• Ceremonial sessions: Up to 30 g
• Care: Drink water before and after. Consult a doctor if you are pregnant or have a heart condition.

Ingredients

Stone-ground cacao beans — nothing added, nothing taken away.

Packaging

Certified recyclable paper packaging.

Free from

• Lecithins
• Added flavors
• Preservatives
• Lactose / milk
• Gluten
• Added sugars
• Thickeners

Made by VAICACAO

Processed entirely by VAICACAO from cacao beans in their atelier in Sardinia, following a direct, hands-on approach from bean to cup/bar.

Perfect for

• Morning cacao rituals and mindful routines
• Gentle, aromatic cacao with a fresh tropical profile
• Anyone seeking a pure, single-ingredient ceremonial cacao paste

Note: Incorporate cacao into a balanced diet; it is not a substitute for supplements.