Organic ceremonial cacao paste from Guatemala’s Mayan rainforest—stone-milled for an authentic ritual cup. VAICACAO® Ceremonial Cacao Q’eqchi’ – Guatemala (Organic) is a 100% cacao paste drink made from stone-ground cacao beans—nothing added, nothing removed. Crafted with a light, short roast and slow stone grinding, it preserves a naturally rustic texture and a deep, authentic cacao aroma.

Why it’s special

• Single ingredient: 100% stone-ground cacao beans (nothing removed, nothing added).
• From a deep collaboration: Sourced through FEDECOVERA, a federation representing ~42 cooperatives and around 25,000 farmers from the Mayan Q’eqchi’ and Pocomchí communities.
• Organic & regenerative focus: FEDECOVERA is known for reforestation and sustainability work alongside organic production.
• Craft processing: Light, short roast (<115°C) to bring out delicate aromatics, then slowly stone-ground.

Taste profile

A deep, aromatic cacao with a grounded character—complex, expressive, and long on the palate.

• Aromatic profile: Coffee, dried fruits, roasted almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cardamom.
• Bitter intensity: Medium–high.
• Presentation: Block format; natural “white spots” are cocoa butter and a sign of purity.

Origin & traceability

This precious ancestral cacao comes from cooperatives in Alta Verapaz, in the heart of Guatemala’s Mayan rainforest—supported by a long-standing, community-based model promoted since 1976.

• Country: Guatemala (Central America / Mesoamerica)
• Municipality: Cobán, Alta Verapaz
• Plantations: Alta Verapaz cooperatives
• Management: FEDECOVERA
• Altitude: 200–800 meters above sea level
• Variety: Trinitario-acriollado, fino de aroma
• Traceability: Purchased through Daarnhouwer
• Harvest: 2025

How to prepare your ritual

Melt gently to preserve the aroma and properties. 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, create your ritual space, breathe, set an intention, and sip slowly.

Directions for use

• Suggested dose: Maximum 30 g for ceremonial sessions; 10–15 g for daily use.
• Hydration: Drink water before and after each dose to aid absorption.
• Consultation: 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-house from cacao beans (bean-to-bar), preserving craft methods and full control over quality.

Perfect for

• Morning cacao rituals and mindful routines
• Those who love deep aromatics and a spiced, nutty profile
• Anyone seeking organic, traceable ceremonial cacao from Guatemala

Note: For safe use, incorporate cacao into a balanced diet. It is not a substitute for supplements. Always consult your healthcare professional.