Bold, aromatic ceremonial cacao from Costa Rica—stone-milled for an authentic ritual cup. VAICACAO® Ceremonial Cacao Nahua – Costa Rica is a 100% cacao paste drink made from stone-ground cacao beans—nothing added, nothing taken away. Lightly and briefly roasted, then slowly ground, it keeps a naturally rustic texture and a deeply expressive aroma.

Why it’s special

• Single ingredient: Stone-ground cacao beans only—no sweeteners, flavors, emulsifiers, or thickeners.
• Fino de Aroma origin: A precious cacao developed through close collaboration with cacao-growing families and Nahua Cacao in Costa Rica.
• Complete traceability: Each lot is tracked transparently, with fermentation and drying managed at Nahua Cacao’s headquarters.
• Craft processing: Light, short roast (<110°C) and slow stone grinding to highlight aromatics.

Taste profile

Deep and complex with a pronounced aromatic character—intense, grounding, and long on the palate.

• Aromatic notes: Coffee, tobacco, spices (black pepper), hazelnuts
• Bitter intensity: Medium–high
• Texture: Naturally rustic; the light “white spots” on the blocks come from cocoa butter and indicate purity

Origin & traceability

This cacao comes from Costa Rica through the Nahua network of growers, with a focus on sustainability, biodiversity, and preserving local cacao genetics.

• Plantations: Upala and Guatuso
• Owners: Edwin Sibaja, Eva Fernández Ruís, José García
• Manager: Juan Pablo Buchert
• Municipality: Heredia, Cariari
• Altitude: 40 m above sea level
• Variety: Trinitario-acriollado (Fino de Aroma)
• Harvest: 2025
• Traceability: Purchased transparently through Crafting Markets

How to prepare your ritual

Gently melt the cacao to preserve its aroma. Enjoy with hot water or a plant-based drink, then personalize with spices if you like.

• Cut about 20 g of cacao.
• Heat 180–200 ml of water or a plant-based beverage.
• Melt slowly and whisk/stir until smooth.
• Optional: add cinnamon or ginger, set an intention, and sip slowly.

Directions for use

• Daily use: 10–15 g
• Ceremonial sessions: up to 30 g
• Note: Drink water before and after each dose. Consult a doctor if you are pregnant or have serious heart conditions.

Nutritional values (per 100 g)

• Energy: 2772 kJ / 657 kcal
• Fat: 52 g (saturated 33 g)
• Carbohydrates: 28 g (sugars 1.1 g)
• Fiber: 14 g
• Protein: 14 g
• Potassium: 762 mg
• Magnesium: 225 mg
• Iron: 2.6 mg

Packaging

Recyclable paper packaging (C-PAP81), ATICELCA certified.

Free from

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

Made by VAICACAO in Sardinia

VAICACAO processes each cacao entirely in their atelier, working directly from cacao beans (bean-to-cup / bean-to-bar) without outsourcing.

Perfect for

• Focused morning rituals and grounding evening cups
• Those who love deep, spiced aromatics and a bolder cacao profile
• Anyone seeking a pure, traceable ceremonial cacao paste from Costa Rica

A bold Costa Rican origin with a refined, aromatic signature—one cup can transform your routine.