- Why Amada Selva Cacao have different colors in the block?
We love the “bloom” because is a natural certification that Cacao is pure,
Our Cacao have all the natural butter inside,
that makes this beautiful shapes that is completely normal and natural.
Untempered Cacao is respect, to all the healing properties of Ceremonial Cacao✨️
Our Cacao has these beautiful different colors because is 100% PURE 🤎
True ceremonial Cacao is untempered✨️ and have this beautiful different colors.
- What is Ceremonial Cacao?
- It is minimally processed, with no added sugars or chemicals.
- It comes from high quality criollo or native seeds.
- Cacao has Ceremonial grade when it has been worked in preservation of nature, flora, fauna, water and rivers.
- Ceremonial Cacao is as unprocessed as possible, the Cacao butter is not removed from the Cacao beans,
and comes from a cacao forest, native to the Amazon or Central America. A wild forest with the spirit of the jungle.
- Ceremonial Cacao has not been "tempered". True ceremonial Cacao is untempered.
- It is consumed in ritual contexts.
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Cacao recipe
- Heat the water -max 60°C- ( please be careful not to exceed this temperature )
- Bring your Cacao (30 gr) (2 tablespoons) in a small cup (110ml)
add warm water, honey and mix with a blender or by hand
- Find a comfortable place to enjoy your Cacao ritual ✨️
Suggestions:
- Start taking Cacao in small doses (20g per cup)
- Cacao is a good replacement for Coffee.
- Best to consume Cacao between meals, on an empty stomach.
- If you want to use Cacao in a ritual way, never mix it with milk! because it changes its properties.
- What is Cacao Criollo ?
Cacao Criollo is one of the rarest and most prized varieties of cacao (Theobroma cacao) in the world. It’s often called the “King of Cacao” because of its superior flavor, low bitterness, and cultural significance.
Flavor Profile:
- Delicate, complex, and aromatic flavors- Less bitter and less astringent than other varieties
- Has notes of fruit, nuts, caramel
Low yield, High Quality:
- Criollo trees are fragile and disease-sensitive- They produce lower yields compared to other types of cacao
- This makes Criollo rare and expensive
- Where does the Cacao plant originally come from?
The cacao plant (Theobroma cacao) originally comes from the upper Amazon basin, specifically in parts of Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Brazil. This region is considered the cradle of cacao, where wild varieties of cacao trees were first cultivated by ancient peoples over 5,000 years ago. The cacao plant originated in the Amazon basin, its cultural and ceremonial importance blossomed in Mesoamerica.
The ancestral home of Cacao is South America 🌈️
- Ceremonial Cacao effects
Ceremonial Cacao can promote the natural release of dopamine and serotonin.
It gives you a gentle effect of joy, confidence, focus.
The natural magnesium content gives you strength and also relaxes the muscles.
Ceremonial Cacao and neurotransmitters
Ceremonial Cacao (not industrially processed) contains compounds
that can stimulate the release or increase the availability of certain neurotransmitters.
Cacao contains:
- Phenylethylamine (PEA): known as the “love molecule” it stimulates the release of dopamine
associated with pleasure and motivation.
- Theobromine: a milder stimulant than caffeine, that can improve mood and energy.
- Magnesium: essential for dopamine synthesis and overall neurological health.
Result: may increase motivation, focus and emotional well-being.
- Tryptophan: an amino acid precursor of serotonin.
- Antioxidants (flavonoids): improve brain function and blood flow,
which can positively influence mood.
- Magnesium: also plays an important role in serotonin regulation.
Result: can generate feelings of calm, emotional connection and well-being.
We recommend using soft amounts of Cacao (maximum 30gr)
Use ceremonial Cacao in a ritual way and keep the dopamine on healthy levels.
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Why cacao is a Sacred plant?
Cacao trees are sacred trees, symbolizing the World Tree (axis mundi) in Maya cosmology,
which connected the heaven, earth, and underworld.
In the Popol Vuh (Maya creation myth) Cacao is mentioned alongside other sacred plants like maiz.
The cacao plant is seen as a bridge between the physical world and the spiritual world.
By consuming cacao or offering it in rituals, the Maya and Aztec peoples create a sacred connection
with their deities. Sacred rituals rooted in the cosmology, mythology, and agricultural life of the ancient Maya.
The most ancient cacao
The civilization that built the temples in Peru and Ecuador is more than five thousand years old and would be the birthplace of cacao. Its remains are located in the binational Chinchipe-Marañón river basin. A spiral temple was discovered in Montegrande, Peru and another in Palanda, Ecuador.
In the center of the spiral it has been find vessels with Cacao, the origin of the remains is 5,500 years ago.
Peru has the highest genetic biodiversity of Cacao in the world. More info
- Shipping info
For orders in Switzerland:
We ship orders from Switzerland with Swiss Post. The delivery time is 3-5 working days.
For orders in Germany:
We ship orders with DHL or Hermes. The delivery time is 3-5 working days.
Payment methods: you can pay directly with your credit card.
Also possible to pay by paypal to: rosy@curason.org
or by bank transfer
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