Aynua Ceremonial Cacao | Northern Peru | Since 2014Ceremonial Cacao is an Ancestral Medicine of the Amazon
More than 5000 years ago, cacao was used as a medicine in rituals and ceremonies by the indigenous people of Northern Peru.
It is now time to rediscover cacao for its extraordinary health benefits — physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. This sacred medicine helps you meditate, reconnect with your heart, and bring balance to your life. Rediscover chocolate in its purest form: 100% cacao — native, single origin, organic, and ceremonial grade, from Northern Peru.
Holistic Health Benefits of Ceremonial Cacao
During these times of great change, people are looking for guidance, connection, and how to actively participate in creating a better world. Holistic health is the foundation, and ceremonial cacao can be your greatest ally.
Discover how ceremonial cacao can lead you on a safe and nourishing pathway to connect with yourself and others, and get all the nutrients and energy you need, naturally. As cacao helps you connect more deeply with your heart and your passions, you become more confident to serve the world with your own unique gifts.
Cacao: an Ancient Medicine for the Modern World
Cacao in its purest form is now catching the attention of more and more people around the world, with its medicinal and heart expanding benefits. People are discovering how this ancient medicine enhances creativity, supports holistic health, acts as a natural anti-depressant, and opens communication for relationship building.
Ceremonial Cacao also serves as a great alternative to coffee, activates the heart for profound spiritual practices, and for safe healing journeys. With this ancient grounding medicine, each human being can incarnate a fulfilling mission in service to the earth, and to humanity.
What Makes Cacao Ceremonial & Medicinal
PREPARATION & BLESSINGFor cacao to be considered ceremonial and medicinal, it must be prepared from 100% organic beans — to maintain the medicinal and healing benefits of its purest form — and in the most ethical and respectful work environment. The ceremonial process begins with the indigenous farmers who bless the land, the soil, and the planting of the cacao trees, which support the growth and harvest of the cacao pods.
ATTENTION & CAREEach pod is carefully chosen and inspected, in order to keep only the freshest fruits. The beans are placed in natural wooden boxes to ferment, then they are transferred to a clean open space to dry in the sunlight, far from any pollution. The beans are hand peeled and carefully chosen, then ground to form the paste. The healthy fat, the fibers, and all the minerals are fully preserved, with nothing added or removed.
A Unique Kind of Cacao
Ceremonial cacao is unique in the world of botany and medicine, as it is not considered a psychedelic plant, yet comes with consciousness altering qualities. It contains bio-chemical components of tryptophan that build serotonin in the brain, and the release of phenylethylamine leads to an experience of love and bliss. Other bio-active chemicals, such as theobromine, tryptamine, polyphenols, and ethanolamines, bring joy, clarity, creativity, and a sense of greater connection. Yet, during the ceremony, we stay in the present moment, here on Earth, rather than leave the body, or hallucinate. We are more able to welcome our feelings and emotions as messenger of wisdom and transformation.
The 3 Main Categories of Cacao
INDUSTRIAL CACAOProduced on non-organic farms, it is overly processed and roasted at high temperature, meaning that the beans have lost most of their healthy benefits. Many farms employ children, under poor working conditions, making this product a very low vibration food.
ORGANIC CACAOProduced without pesticides or chemical fertilisers, which is better, organic cacao can also be overly processed and roasted at high temperatures, removing most of the medicinal properties of the beans.
CEREMONIAL CACAOCeremonial cacao is always organic and ethical. It comes from a long lineage of ancestral methods of production. The beans are individually selected by hand, eliminating the ones not fit to be eaten; fermentation occurs in wooden boxes, while drying happens in the sunlight; and each block of cacao is made with love and intention. The spirit of cacao is respected from the tree to your cup, making it one of the highest quality superfood on the planet.
What are the Health Benefits Ceremonial Cacao?
Not All Ceremonial Cacaos are Equal
When choosing your ceremonial cacao, look at the nutritional values, and notice the differences. Our cacao is of Criollo strain, and contains more than 50% healthy fat, which brings balance to the stimulant properties of cacao, and helps support holistic health. Here are some highlights from what you will find in the Aynua Ceremonial Cacao.
Why Ceremonial Cacao is So Healthy
It contains more antioxidants than blueberry and pomegranate.
It is the highest plant-based source of iron known to man.
It is full of magnesium, zinc, and potassium, and contains more calcium than cow’s milk.
It is a great source of neurotransmitters that help alleviate depression.
It stimulates your digestion.
It helps reduce cholesterol.
It contributes to have beautiful skin & hair.
It increases your level of energy, without making you feel tired.
It reduces stress and makes you feel more calm, which brings a better quality of sleep.
The Highest Quality Cacao on the Planet
The Origin of Cacao on Earth
The cacao tree is cultivated in many parts of the world, but its origin comes from the rainforests of the Amazon basin, in South America. After many thousands of years, the cacao tree continues to grow naturally in the most pristine environments of Northern Peru and Southern Ecuador. Ceremonial Cacao was once used in sacred offerings, tributes to deities, marriage celebrations, rituals, funerary blessings, and as part of the creation myths of past civilizations.
Peru is the #1 Worldwide Producer of Fair-Trade Organic Cacao
“Thank you so much for providing such pure cacao. It has really changed my life.”
— Anahata, India
Our Cacao
We are excited to collaborate with indigenous communities of Northern Peru, and to ship the best quality ceremonial cacao to the world. Our cacao is certified organic, criollo single origin, grown in the most pristine environment, with reverence and respect to the land. Now in disc form, they are easy to use, and contain a high level of nutrients to support you on your path with ceremonial cacao.
Our Packaging
Our Eco Tubes are environmentally friendly, for you to re-use at your own leisure. Zero plastic. Our high vibrational design allows you to connect with the spirit of cacao, and get to know the essence of this sacred tree, and its beautiful flowers. You can now choose from 200g, 400g, or 1kg.
Want Ceremonial Cacao in Bulk?
Order in bulk, and enjoy the highest quality ceremonial cacao for your ceremonies, or to distribute in your community.
Become an ambassador, and pay as low as $28 USD per 400g. Experience and share the highest quality of ceremonial cacao from Peru. Distribute this sacred heart medicine in your community, to your clients, for events such as cacao ceremonies, or festivals, in your store, or for personal growth. Contact us to receive our educational ambassador document. Shipping included on all bulk orders, worldwide.