{"product_id":"ceremonine-kakava-masaya-nikaragva","title":"Ceremonial Cacao Masaya Nicaragua","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFloral, reforestation-driven ceremonial cacao from Nicaragua—stone-milled for a delicate, perfumed ritual cup.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eVAICACAO® Ceremonial Cacao Masaya – Nicaragua\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. Sourced from the Ingemann project and worked with a light roast to protect its rose and jasmine aromatics.\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\u003eReforestation at scale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Together with its producers, the Ingemann project has planted more than one million cacao trees, strengthening local ecosystems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA network of over 1,000 producers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Founded in 2007 by Niels Ingemann Møller, the project builds agronomic knowledge and long-term value with small Nicaraguan farmers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional post-harvest care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fermentation and drying are managed on site with the precision that gives this cacao its floral signature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTaste profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelicate and perfumed with a clean, elegant body—the most floral cup in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rose, jasmine, vanilla, pronounced floral character\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBitter intensity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180 g and 400 g blocks (natural white spots from cacao butter are a sign of purity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; traceability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cacao is grown in the \u003cstrong\u003eRegión Autónoma de la Costa Caribe Sur\u003c\/strong\u003e, a very humid tropical area rich in natural shade, with abundant rainfall and low altitudes—ideal conditions for cacao. It comes from Ingemann, an agricultural project founded in Nicaragua in 2007 that has built a network of more than a thousand small producers around sustainable agroforestry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaragua\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Central America – Mesoamerica\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Región Autónoma de la Costa Caribe Sur\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlantations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nueva Guinea (11° 41′ 15″ N, 84° 27′ 22″ W)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwnership:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ingemann family\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraceability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purchased through Crafting Markets, which pays Ingemann directly (short supply chain)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150–250 m above sea level\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trinitario-acriollado – local Nicaraguan genetics\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 of conacaste, around 6 days depending on the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying:\u003c\/strong\u003e On site on raised beds, 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: infuse with chamomile or lavender instead of plain water, 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). 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