{"product_id":"herbal-cacao-natural","title":"Herbal Cacao | Natural","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"526\"\u003eNatural – 100% Ceremonial Cacao\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"568\"\u003eSingle-Origin Expressions from Maya Lands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"910\"\u003eNatural is our purest expression of ceremonial cacao: unblended, minimally processed, and deeply rooted in ancestral Maya tradition. This product is offered as \u003cstrong data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"754\"\u003eone ceremonial cacao\u003c\/strong\u003e, available in \u003cstrong data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"813\"\u003ethree distinct single-origin expressions\u003c\/strong\u003e, each sourced from a different Maya region and carrying its own sensory and energetic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003eAll three origins are made from 100% pure ceremonial cacao, ethically and organically sourced from indigenous Maya family farmers, stone-ground from whole cacao beans, and prepared without refined sugar, dairy, emulsifiers, or additives. What differs between them is the land, the ecosystem, and the cultural lineage that shapes each cacao’s taste, texture, and experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003eNatural invites you to experience cacao not as a uniform product, but as a living plant shaped by place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003eOne cacao, three origins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003eEach origin is offered as a 100-gram ceremonial cacao disc, suitable for cacao ceremonies, rituals, and mindful daily moments of presence and connection. The discs are designed to be easily divided into approximately ten servings of 10 grams each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003eCacao is approached here as a ritual rather than a routine: prepared slowly, consciously, and with intention. This form honors cacao in its most traditional state, allowing its origin to be fully felt and experienced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003eOur Origins\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003eMaya Mountains, Belize\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003eSourced from indigenous Mopan and Q’eqchi’ Maya family farmers, this cacao comes from the biodiverse forest gardens of the Maya Mountains in Belize. Here, cacao has been cultivated for thousands of years using ancestral knowledge, ceremony, and deep respect for the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2460\"\u003eThis origin is known for its soft, creamy texture and naturally rounded flavor. It carries a gentle, heart-centered quality that feels soothing and expansive, making it well suited for ceremonial use, meditation, and moments of emotional openness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2585\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2484\"\u003eEnergetic profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e High frequency · Softening · Loving · Heart-opening\u003cbr data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2539\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2556\"\u003eFlavor notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet fruit · Creamy · Nutty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2592\" data-end=\"2620\"\u003eLaguna Lachuá, Guatemala\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2904\"\u003eGrown in the tropical rainforest surrounding Laguna Lachuá, this cacao is cultivated by Q’eqchi’ Maya families who steward one of Guatemala’s most ecologically vibrant regions. Cacao is grown alongside honey, cardamom, and native crops within highly biodiverse agroforestry systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"3098\"\u003eThis origin has a brighter, more uplifting character, with fresh acidity and layered depth. It is often experienced as energizing yet balanced, supporting clarity, movement, and creative flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3100\" data-end=\"3226\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3100\" data-end=\"3122\"\u003eEnergetic profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e High frequency · Uplifting · Heart-opening\u003cbr data-start=\"3165\" data-end=\"3168\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3185\"\u003eFlavor notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh, tangy berries · Chocolate · Mocha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3233\" data-end=\"3260\"\u003eAlta Verapaz, Guatemala\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3262\" data-end=\"3592\"\u003eHigh in the misty cloud forests of Alta Verapaz, cacao is cultivated by Q’eqchi’ and Poqomchi’ Maya communities whose ceremonial relationship with cacao is deeply woven into the spiritual history of the land. This region is referenced in the Popol Vuh and remains a place where cacao is grown with reverence, patience, and prayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3831\"\u003eThis cacao is more intense and full-bodied, with a deep, spiced character. It is often experienced as grounding and activating at the same time, making it well suited for ritual work that calls for strength, focus, and embodied presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3833\" data-end=\"3967\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3833\" data-end=\"3855\"\u003eEnergetic profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e High frequency · Intense · Energizing · Heart-opening\u003cbr data-start=\"3909\" data-end=\"3912\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3912\" data-end=\"3929\"\u003eFlavor notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe cherries · Cardamom · Warm spice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3974\" data-end=\"4003\"\u003e100% Pure Ceremonial Cacao\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4005\" data-end=\"4282\"\u003eAll Natural cacao discs are made from a rare Criollo cacao variety traditionally cultivated by Maya communities and valued for its refined character and cultural significance. Beans are hand-selected, sun-dried, and stone-ground into cacao paste before being shaped into discs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4284\" data-end=\"4565\"\u003eEach batch is ethically and organically sourced at a fair, premium price to support indigenous livelihoods and cultural continuity. The cacao is stone-ground, processed, and packaged in the Netherlands by a social workshop that supports people with physical or mental disabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4567\" data-end=\"4773\"\u003eWith its rich texture and naturally complex flavor, Natural ceremonial cacao is well suited for cacao ceremonies, meditation, journaling, breathwork, creative practices, or quiet moments of self-connection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herbal Cacao","offers":[{"title":"Maya Mountains (Belize)","offer_id":53250132508999,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Laguna Lachuá (Guatemala)","offer_id":53250132541767,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Alta Verapaz (Guatemala)","offer_id":53250132574535,"sku":null,"price":15.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0143\/1122\/7478\/files\/Natural_Alta_V_100g_transparent.webp?v=1769872265","url":"https:\/\/whennaturecalls.nl\/products\/herbal-cacao-natural","provider":"When Nature Calls","version":"1.0","type":"link"}