Mexican Ceremonial Cacao

Please expect: Because our Lavado cacao is kept unfermented by design, it appears paler and more coarse than standard ceremonial cacao. This is intentional—minimal processing protects more of cacao’s natural compounds and offers a closer-to-source experience.

Sourced from the volcanic highlands of Soconusco, Chiapas, this rare Lavado-style cacao is one of the most traditional forms of ceremonial cacao available today. Grown in the very region once reserved for Aztec nobility and Mesoamerican priests, it carries centuries of sacred use in every block.

What makes Lavado cacao unique is its ancestral process: instead of fermentation, the beans are washed and sun-dried immediately after harvest. This preserves the cacao's natural intensity, deepens its bitter complexity, and retains even more flavanols, antioxidants, and theobromine — making it one of the most potent forms of cacao for body and spirit.

With its earthy, bold character and untouched purity, this cacao is ideal for those seeking a closer connection to cacao’s original ceremonial form. Ethically sourced, heavy metal tested, and crafted with reverence, it’s a powerful ally for ritual, meditation, or mindful daily use.

Lab test results (100g)

Polyphenols: 4,750mg
Flavonoids: 3,600mg
Theobromine: 1,050mg

Flavour Profile

Very dark chocolate
Black coffee
Slight bitterness
Earthy, roasted undertones

The texture is naturally rustic and slightly coarse due to traditional stone-grinding — this is normal and part of its untouched character.