Ceremonial Cacao Drops - 100% Pure Arriba Nacional
100% pure Arriba Nacional cacao, stone-ground and set into 1g drops you melt into a drink. Made for busy mornings, and for anyone starting a cacao ritual.
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Crafted from rare Arriba Nacional ceremonial cacao, our Ceremonial Cacao Drops offer the same exceptional cacao found throughout the Pachakuti collection in the easiest format to prepare. Simply add your chosen amount to hot water or your preferred milk and blend until smooth.
No chopping. No mess. Just pure ceremonial cacao that’s ready whenever you are.
Whether you’re new to ceremonial cacao or enjoying it every day, Ceremonial Cacao Drops combine premium quality with everyday convenience.
Single Origin Ecuador – Responsibly sourced through trusted producer relationships.
Warm 250ml of your liquid of choice to approximately 80°C.
Whisk in 20-30g of Pachakuti cacao, or up to 42g for a full ceremonial serving.
Sweeten with maple, honey or agave and add spices or orange oil 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.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Keep out of reach of dogs and other pets.
If pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication, consult a healthcare professional before use.
Do not consume if packaging is damaged or compromised.
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
QUICK MELTING
Ready in minutes, no chopping
EASY TO MEASURE
Each drop ~1g, so every serving’s consistent
NEVER BITTER
Smooth, rich and mellow, the taste people convert for
PURE CACAO MASS
Stone-ground whole beans, never powder
FOREST GROWN
Cultivated beneath the living forest canopy
CLEAN ENERGY
Theobromine warmth, never the coffee crash
OUR STORY · CHAKRA AMAZÓNICA
“We don’t plant cacao in rows. We grow it in the forest.”
In the Amazon, families don't plant cacao in cleared rows. They grow it in the chakra, a garden folded into the living forest, where cultivated plants stand shoulder to shoulder with the wild trees that shade and feed them. It has been this way for ten thousand years.
“Cacao doesn’t change you. It returns you to who you already were.”
TOMÁS Q. · CACAO KEEPER, ECUADOR
Pachakuti vs. commodity cacao
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100% Arriba Nacional cacao mass
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Free from refined sugar & fillers
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Stone-ground, never ultra-heated
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Regenerates the rainforest
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350+FAMILIES SUPPORTED
Your Impact
Every pack supports the protection of standing rainforest and the Kichwa families who care for it. Each sip helps support a farming system built around people, biodiversity and the forest.
Absolutely beautiful. I love this cacao and will buy again. I love to drink it in the morning especially on slow days to help give me a good kick start to the day xx
I’ve tried a lot of cacaos before! almost after every purchase I’d try another brand but I’ve stopped that searching ( totally subconsciously) after trying pachakuti and that was a long time ago now, so I guess it tastes that good to me I can’t imagine finding better.
I love this cacao! I have it most mornings as a little ritual to warm my heart and ease into the day. It’s so smooth, tastes delicious and has become a real staple in my mornings. 🤎
Two things - firstly, customer service second to none! My order of the new drops was left in the sun by out postie and within 2 days a new pack appeared. Move over Waitrose!
Second, the new drops, while costing a little more, are definitely easier to melt into a drink. This was a gift for my daughter but she was happy to share. Incredible taste with oat milk and a shake of cinnamon. Huge thanks x
Absolutely love this cacao. It’s become my favourite way to start the day, a small ritual that helps me slow down, open my heart, and support myself before the day begins. It fits so easily into my life, is simple to make, and tastes incredible… so smooth, rich, and full of flavour. You can really feel the quality in every cup.
Took a little longer than expected to arrive and I’ve only used them for a few days made a nice hot chocolate but had to sweeten with a caramel syrup as they are really pure cacao drops and very strong but I am enjoying them only time will tell if they make a difference to my health
Very hsppy with my purchase I love the fact that I can just count the Cacao drops instead of weighing them, it makes it easy to make my delicious Cacao drink and the bonus is being able to eat them individually as a little treat instead of raiding the biscuit tin. I can reccomend both the service and the quality of your product and look forward to continuing my Cacao journey 😋😋 xx
I’ve surrendered to subscription, not something I’d normally do but I LOVE these drops. Now 1 (admittedly large) cup with oat milk and a splush of maple have replaced 3 coffees as my morning starter. Better energy and WAY better taste. X
What a beautiful and powerful medicine. She has really helped me in the last few weeks and I love sitting with her. This blend has a lovely unique flavour to it and I'm so glad we can now get it in the UK. Thank you Thank you Thank you
A friend offered me a cup of her ritual cacao and I found it so soothing and nourishing. Delighted to have my own supply now for a daily moment of calm.
I really love these artisan drops as they work so well in everything, from making an ancestral cacao drink to melting into my home made granola, or other foods.
I will definitely buy this again.
I do enjoy the slowing down and engagement of intentionally chopping cacao blocks for a mindful ritual from preparation to final sip. And I love how easy these drops are to use for a lighter, daily ritual. No compromise on taste. Still the best.
I cant show a picture right now but its delicious in my porridge ! I keep forgetting to add a photo ! I am needing to re order now but can't seem to find the link !
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Very lovely floral notes, I think I taste rose 🌹 unlike the instructions how to prepare however, feel it’s best to boil & whisk the cacao first so it becomes a thicker paste and this allows the cacao to emulsify…then add frothy milk 😃
Ceremonial cacao is cacao in its purest, least-processed form: whole cacao beans stone-ground into a paste, keeping the natural cacao butter and the bean’s full flavour intact. It’s traditionally prepared as a warm drink rather than baked or eaten as a bar.
No. Ceremonial cacao is made from whole cacao beans stone-ground into a paste, preserving the natural cacao butter and the bean’s full flavour. Cocoa powder, and most cacao powders, are more heavily processed, with much of the cacao butter removed and often alkalised, which strips out flavour and character.
Arriba Nacional is a rare heirloom cacao variety native to Ecuador, celebrated worldwide for its naturally rich flavour, floral notes and exceptional quality. It makes up only a small fraction of Ecuador’s cacao and is classified as a “fine aroma” cacao. The name comes from traders who, asking where the finest cacao grew, were pointed upstream, “arriba.”
Yes. Every Pachakuti ceremonial cacao product is crafted from the same rare Arriba Nacional cacao. The only difference is the format.
Artisan Drops are our quickest and easiest format to prepare. There’s no chopping required, making them ideal for busy mornings, everyday rituals and anyone new to ceremonial cacao.
Cacao naturally contains only a small amount of caffeine. Its main naturally occurring compound is theobromine, a gentler relative of caffeine, also found in chocolate.
No. Ceremonial cacao is a whole food, not a drug or an intoxicant. It naturally contains gentle compounds like theobromine and is traditionally enjoyed as part of a calm, mindful ritual.
Yes. Our ceremonial cacao is 100% pure Arriba Nacional cacao with nothing added, so it’s naturally vegan, dairy-free and free from added sugar.
Daily serving: 20–30g. Full ceremonial serving: up to 42g.
Add your preferred amount to hot water or your favourite milk and blend until smooth. Their small size allows them to melt quickly for fast, fuss-free preparation. Warm rather than boiling water keeps the flavour at its best.
Keep it sealed in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and sunlight.
Real cacao, real forest, real people. Nothing hidden.