{"product_id":"mexican-ceremonial-cacao","title":"Mexican Ceremonial Cacao","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"561\" data-start=\"253\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"731\" data-start=\"713\"\u003ePlease expect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because our Lavado cacao is \u003cem data-end=\"788\" data-start=\"760\"\u003ekept unfermented by design\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"561\" data-start=\"253\"\u003eSourced from the volcanic highlands of \u003cstrong data-end=\"314\" data-start=\"292\"\u003eSoconusco, Chiapas\u003c\/strong\u003e, this rare \u003cstrong data-end=\"348\" data-start=\"326\"\u003eLavado-style cacao\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most traditional forms of ceremonial cacao available today. Grown in the very region once reserved for \u003cstrong data-end=\"509\" data-start=\"466\"\u003eAztec nobility and Mesoamerican priests\u003c\/strong\u003e, it carries centuries of sacred use in every block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"925\" data-start=\"563\"\u003eWhat makes Lavado cacao unique is its ancestral process: instead of fermentation, the beans are \u003cstrong data-end=\"709\" data-start=\"659\"\u003ewashed and sun-dried immediately after harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e. This preserves the cacao's natural intensity, deepens its bitter complexity, and retains even more \u003cstrong data-end=\"854\" data-start=\"810\"\u003eflavanols, antioxidants, and theobromine\u003c\/strong\u003e — making it one of the most potent forms of cacao for body and spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1209\" data-start=\"927\"\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLab test results (100g)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolyphenols: 4,750mg\u003cbr\u003eFlavonoids: 3,600mg\u003cbr\u003eTheobromine: 1,050mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery dark chocolate\u003cbr\u003eBlack coffee\u003cbr\u003eSlight bitterness\u003cbr\u003eEarthy, roasted undertones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe texture is naturally rustic and slightly coarse due to traditional stone-grinding — this is normal and part of its untouched character.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature’s joint","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":53132733907284,"sku":"100MXUK","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":53132733940052,"sku":"200MXUK","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"450g","offer_id":53132733972820,"sku":"450MXUK","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":53132734005588,"sku":"1KMXUK","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/9322\/3252\/files\/meican_cacao_plain.png?v=1764617307","url":"https:\/\/bluepirate.co.uk\/products\/mexican-ceremonial-cacao","provider":"Blue Pirate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}