LIMITED STOCK. Because of the limited quantity, we ask that you buy no more than 1 lb at a time. Next restock is in November.

Each pouch of pure CRIOLLO cacao has 1/2 lb. of Kiskeyan kakawa grown, harvested, and processed by my family in Monte Plata, Dominican Republic. The blend contains 1/2 lb of cacao & some herbs combined. Continue reading for more details.

There are 3 options available including

• cacao gualla’o

• cacao block

• cacao blend

Cacao gualla’o as we know it in Kiskeya is not a fine powder but instead small granulesgrated from cacao balls which increase the potency & durability of the cacao. The granules are still small enough that at first glance it may appear like a fine powder; more details about that available on the info sheet which comes with your order. The cacao blend is adapted from a family recipe and contains cacao, cardamom, cayenne, nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon; all herbs in the blend are ground to a fine powder. Please ensure to select whether you want the blend or just the Kakawa on its own.

The accompanying information sheet features details on how to prepare drinks with the Cacao blend or the Cacao to ensure optimal integration of its potent mineral matrix, as well as a couple of recipes including the OG ‘xocoatl’ formulation and simple ways to work with the kakawa as is.

Cacao Cura is a single-origin product, ceremonial-grade, sun-dried, from the mountains, CRIOLLO, KOSHER. Cacao criollo contains very very small amounts of caffeine, so there are no jittery feelings with this one if used correctly.

the story:

For the past 8 years, I have been in consistent ceremony with Cacao sometimes sharing with friends and in local small group ceremonies. Cacao and chocolate is something my family and I have bonded over for as long as I can remember whether it was my grandma’s delicious hot chocolate or my uncle showing me the process of making the cacao into the much desired form of a bar. My days have been colored by the power this plant & its fruit have to open hearts and instill feelings of deeper intimacy & connection.

My family has been growing Cacao for several decades and my uncle who lives in the mountains on some old family land revived the tradition years ago. Known as Food of the Gods, Kakawa, as we loving call them, has too many benefits to enumerate in any one piece of writing about it, but one of their most widely recognized effects is its heart opening potential which puts us in contact with the Love radiance that emanates from within. The fruit has a clear, gentle, yet profound impact on the heart, inducing feelings of bliss, euphoria, and contentment. One may also feel more playful and lively after consumption as it activates brain activity and ‘wakes up’ the cardiovascular system without inducing anxiety or other forms of systemic irritability. The bliss chemical ‘Anandamide’ and love molecule / neurotransmitter PEA (phenethylamine) are celebrated for being powerful psychostimulants that work in tandem with the heart to prevent exacerbation of mood disorders and over time are shown to have a positive outcome.

Because of the times we find ourselves in globally, it seems Cacao is the medicine of the present and the future and is inviting us into mindful / heartful relation and consumption. When we dedicate ourselves to our healing processes, we are saying we love ourselves, and this is important because a deficit in self-love contributes to a ripple effect that influences our environment and the world in ways that are incoherent and, potentially, unnecessarily destructive. Theobroma (cacao) enhances feelings of creativity and attunement to our creative expression, thereby also instilling within us the discipline and focus required to move through the tasks required to make tangible an idea or inspiration.

This is a very nutrient-dense food which contains a wide array of vitamins and minerals, some which are fat-soluble, so the best cacao drink preparations contain some form of fat in them including but not limited to some favorites — coconut oil and ghee. This and much more is expanded upon in the document that is sent with your purchase. One of the minerals that kakaw is very high in is magnesium — also a mineral that a lot of people in modern society are deficient in due to high levels of stress and overwork. Magnesium reduces cortisol levels and helps to balance out hormonal function in general, so an understated virtue of cacao is its harmonizing effect on the reproductive & endocrine systems. Moreover, the fruit is a rich source of many other minerals — zinc, manganese, iron, and chromium — also having a high concentration of antioxidants.

The fragrance of a cacao product gives you insight into the purity and potency of it, and Cacao Cura has a scent that is very telling of the mountain origins and its strength as a heart and lungs medicine. Sniff, sip, and sing. Cacao loves a good song. Remember your voice, your love, and their power.

please note:

There is currently a cacao shortage due to a number of factors, environmental and economic. Coming by ethically grown, harvested, and processed organic cacao is becoming increasingly harder. Part of my initiative in doing this work with my family is to aid them in maintaining the land and landscape where the Cacao is grown by supporting them with funding, so proceeds from these sales will be sent to the island. The other portion of proceeds will be dedicated to certifying our cacao and creating a digital footprint so that supporters can trace the product to its place of origin, view the process & ethical production, and be certain that you are supporting a quality endeavor. We are also in the process of upgrading our packaging for Cacao Cura.

More information about all of this and future projects with the kakawa will be shared soon.

ingredients:

cacao gualla’o, cacao blocks, or cacao blend

invitations for use:

Instructions for use and preparation are detailed on the accompanying information sheet. Store in a cool, dark place.

• Safe for breastfeeding people.

• Safe for children ages 6+.

• The cacao is organic.

• REQUIRED DISCLAIMER: This product is for bringing balance; it is not intended to diagnose or cure disease. If you require medical treatment, please seek a qualified medical professional. These statements have not been approved by the FDA.