At Cacao Shack™, we’re committed to ethical sourcing, working directly with indigenous tribes to ensure fair compensation, sustainable harvesting, and deep respect for the land and the people who tend it. Each sip carries not just the taste of cacao, but the story, the soul, and the spirit of where it came from.

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Asháninka cacao is rich in theobromine, antioxidants, and essential minerals, making it a true superfood. It's known for its ability to uplift mood, increase focus, and support the heart both physically and energetically. Whether enjoyed as part of a morning ritual, a mindful moment alone, or shared with friends in a circle, it invites connection, clarity, and presence.

 

Asháninka cacao is one of the most revered and powerful forms of ceremonial-grade cacao available today. Sourced with deep respect and integrity from tribal communities in the Amazon rainforest, this cacao carries a lineage that stretches back through generations. The Asháninka people have cultivated and honoured this plant not only as food but as a sacred ally in their lives—used in rituals, daily nourishment, and healing.

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Although much of what we call a "cacao ceremony" today is a modern fusion, inspired by Western interest in indigenous wisdom and adapted into a variety of modalities like breathwork, sound baths, and meditation, it still honours the heart-opening essence of this ancient plant. Interestingly, while the Mayans didn’t traditionally hold cacao ceremonies in the way we do today, their deep reverence for cacao remains influential.

 

Many Mayan communities believe the cacao spirit should never be cut with a knife, as it is said to sever its spirit. Instead, they use pressure—pressing or tapping the block—so that it parts naturally, preserving its energetic wholeness.

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