This pure 100% cacao is grown amidst the laughter and close relationships of thriving village life in Africa. Amidst extensive rice and banana crops, seven hundred certified organic farmers within the biodiverse Kilombero Valley grow cacao for Kokoa Kamili, who takes utmost care to ferment and dry the cacao to exacting standards that offer the best quality on the continent. From our farmers in Tanzania, "Asante" - this is Swahili for thank you!
This ceremonial cacao comes from 700 small (0.5-2 acre) organic family farms in the Kilombero Valley, which borders Udzungwa Mountains National Park, a spot known for its biodiversity. Our partners here are Kokoa Kamili (Quality Cacao in Swahili), and their model is inspired by our partners in Belize. In its first three years, Kokoa Kamili farmers have received the highest prices for cacao in Tanzania. The cacao from this region is exceptional as a pure dark chocolate as it has a higher cacao butter content than average, resulting in a silky smoothness.
Ingredients: Organic Cacao Beans from Tanzania. That's all! No sweeteners.
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weight
1 lb
1/2 lb
5 lb
1 oz - Box of 12
Certifications & Testing
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How to Use
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What Makes Our Cacao Ceremonial Grade?
Ceremonial Cacao refers to a premium grade, pure cacao that is ethically sourced from small family farms practicing regenerative agroforestry. Ceremonial cacao is made from a single ingredient, whole cacao beans, with nothing added or removed.
You drinking cacao with intention and gratitude is part of it too!
3 Reasons Why 1 Million Cups Of Ora Cacao Are Sipped Each Year
Gently Energizing
Cacao energizes with theobromine instead of caffeine. Theobromine relaxes your blood vessels, increases circulation, supports heart health, and promotes nutrient absorption.Enjoy steady, uplifting energy without the jitters or crash of coffee.
Mood Boosting
Cacao's neuromodulators and reuptake inhibitors help boost and stabilize your mood.Drinking ceremonial cacao can make you feel blissful, connected, inspired, grounded,and may even release stuck emotions or energy, giving a sense of time slowing down.
Nourishing
Cacao replenishes essential minerals, especially magnesium, which is often lacking in Western diets.Magnesium supports brain function, memory, concentration, and heart health. Cacao is also rich in chromium, copper, calcium, manganese, zinc, sulfur, iron, and phosphorus.
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