The Apothecary · Peru
Cacao de la Rosa
Ceremonial cacao for the ones who drink slowly.
Pure Criollo beans from small farms in the Peruvian Andes. Stone ground, nothing removed, nothing added. No sugar, no milk powder, no filler.
What you receive is cacao as it has been used in ceremony for centuries. A little bitter. Deeply warming. Alive.
This is the same cacao I serve in my circles and retreats. I keep it in stock because people kept asking to take some home.
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Choose your weight
Cacao keeps well. Stored cool and dry, away from light, it holds for up to two years.
Your selection
1 kg · kr 650
Write to me and I will send payment details and arrange delivery. Vipps or invoice. Shipped from Norway, or collected in person.
What you receive
- Origin
- Peru. Small family farms in the Andes, bought direct.
- Variety
- Criollo. The rarest of the three cacao families. Smooth, floral, low bitterness.
- Processing
- Fermented, sun dried, lightly roasted, stone ground. 100% cacao paste.
- Form
- Solid block. Chop or grate what you need.
- Serving
- 25 to 45 g per cup. Start lower and feel your way.
- Packaging
- Food-safe, resealable. No plastic window.
Before you drink
A simple way to begin
You do not need an altar or an hour. You need a cup and a few minutes where nothing else is asked of you.
i.
Warm 240 ml of plant milk or water. Do not boil it.
ii.
Grate in 25 to 45 g of cacao. Whisk until it dissolves.
iii.
Hold the cup with both hands. Three slow breaths.
iv.
Drink slowly. Then stay a while. That part matters most.
For the longer ceremony, the history, and what cacao does in the body, read the full guide here.
How is this different from raw cacao powder?
Powder has had the cacao butter pressed out. Ceremonial cacao keeps the whole bean intact, fat and all, which is where much of the warmth, the texture, and the effect lives.
Will it keep me awake?
Cacao contains theobromine rather than large amounts of caffeine. Most people find it warming and steady rather than sharp. If you are sensitive, drink it before mid afternoon.
Can I drink it every day?
Yes. Many people keep a smaller daily cup of 15 to 20 g and save the fuller ceremonial dose for once a week.
Is there anyone who should be careful?
If you take antidepressants, have a heart condition, or are pregnant, speak with your doctor first. Cacao is a food, not a treatment, and nothing here replaces medical advice.
Do you ship outside Norway?
No, not at the moment.
Can you hold a cacao ceremony for my event?
I do. Retreats, women's circles, tantra events, yoga gatherings. Get in touch and tell me about your group.
Get in touchLina Tantrica
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