Mexican Cacao Paste 500g
Bring some grounding bliss to your day with our deep earthy cacao.
Deselva Cacao paste is made from 100% pure and certified organic cacao beans from Chiapas Mexico.
We work with the beans in the traditional Mexican way - woodfire-roasted and stoneground in a molino- in the Far North, Aotearoa. Working with the natural elements and simplicity, the cacao medicine remains pure, true to nature and minimally refined. We work with small baches at a time to ensure the cacao remains fresh.
Comes in a solid round block, wrapped in soy wax paper and a hessian drawstring bag.
Origin
Deselva cacao is sourced from a small cooperative of farmers in Chiapas, Mexico, who have come together to earn a fair price for their cacao and maintain their ancestral lands which are threatened by the ongoing expansion of the nearby city.
Chiapa's is known as the heart of the Mayan world and holds one of the oldest tradtions of connecting with cacao as medicine. It is therefore home to some of the oldest species of criollo cacao. The cooperative is dedicated to rescuing and redicovering these almost forgotten heirloom varieties of cacao through observation and propogation.
When we visited in 2021, the farmers introduced us to their rainforests and enormous Ceiba tree from who they recieve their blessings and showed us how they prepare and use their cacao in their daily life. The cacao grows amongst rambutan, mango and mamay in a deliciously abundant rainforest which is tended with love.
Everyday usage
We recommend 20-30g of paste per cup.
In a pot, add your desired amount of paste to hot water or milk of choice and simmer low and slow for 5 mins, whisking until creamy. Add sweetener of choice (we LOVE coconut sugar) and a small pinch of seasalt. Pour into your favorite vessel and take a sweet moment to place an intention and enjoy.
Store in the wax paper included or cut up and put in airtight jar, ready to go!