The Amazonian Apothecary Kit

The Amazonian Apothecary Kit brings together Pachakuti ceremonial cacao and some of Ecuador's hidden treasures in a single box.

At its heart is our ceremonial cacao, in two formats. The 1kg bag of Ceremonial Cacao Chunks is stone-ground from rare Arriba Nacional cacao and hand-cut into rustic pieces. The 250g of Ceremonial Cacao Drops is the same exceptional cacao in the easiest format to prepare. Both are 100% pure cacao paste, with nothing added.

Around the cacao sit three traditional Amazonian botanicals:

• Guayusa: a leaf tea families across the Ecuadorian Amazon have gathered to drink before sunrise for generations. It is naturally caffeinated, smooth and never bitter.
• Palo Santo: "holy wood", collected only from naturally fallen branches and left on the forest floor for at least three years. This lets its sweet, resinous scent mature.
• Dragon's Blood: the vivid crimson resin of the Croton lechleri tree. Indigenous communities across Ecuador and Peru have valued it in their traditional practices for generations.

Everything comes with a Pachakuti Cotton Tote Bag.

Want to learn more about ceremonial cacao? Explore our Ceremonial Cacao Guide.

Ceremonial Cacao Chunks & Drops

• Warm 250ml of your liquid of choice.
• Whisk in 20-30g of chopped Pachakuti cacao, or up to 42g for a full ceremonial serving.
• Sweeten with maple, honey or agave and add spices to taste (optional).
• Sit. Breathe. Sip slowly.
• If you're new to ceremonial cacao, start with a smaller serving and increase gradually.
• Naturally contains caffeine and theobromine.
• Keep out of reach of dogs and other pets.

Guayusa Tea

• Add 1–2 teaspoons to freshly heated water.
• Steep for 5–10 minutes depending on desired strength.
• Enjoy hot or chilled over ice.
• Naturally contains caffeine. Those sensitive to caffeine may wish to limit consumption.
• Not recommended for young children.

Palo Santo

• Light the tip at a downward angle, then blow out the flame so the wood smoulders.
• Move it gently through the air and rest it in a heatproof dish.
• Never leave burning wood unattended, and ventilate the room.
• For aromatic use only. Do not consume.

Dragon's Blood

• For external use only. Apply a small amount with the dropper.
• Patch test before wider use, and avoid the eyes and sensitive areas.
• As a deep red resin it can mark fabrics before it dries, so handle with care.

For everything in the kit

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• If pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical care, consult a healthcare professional before use.
• Do not use if packaging is damaged or compromised.

Ceremonial Cacao Chunks & Drops. Ingredients: 100% Arriba Nacional cacao paste. That's it. No fillers, no gums and never any refined sugar.

Typical values per 100g
Energy 2425 kJ / 580 kcal
Fat 52g
of which saturates 33.3g
Carbohydrate 7.4g
of which sugars 1.0g
Fibre 28g
Protein 12.5g

Guayusa Tea. 100% pure guayusa leaf, loose-leaf fine cut. Nothing added. Naturally contains caffeine and antioxidants.

Palo Santo. 100% naturally fallen Bursera graveolens wood, aged three years or more. Nothing added: no oils or fragrance. Not for consumption.

Dragon's Blood. 100% pure Croton lechleri resin. No fillers, preservatives or added ingredients. External use only.