A Rare Ceremonial Cacao is Here: Ancient Lavado Cacao from Mexico

Lavado Ceremonial Cacao Has Arrived

We’re thrilled to share something incredibly rare, ridiculously healthy, and deeply rooted in ancient tradition — Lavado ceremonial-grade cacao from southern Mexico — now available in our store.

Unlike the typical cacao used in chocolate, Lavado cacao beans are unfermented. Instead of fermentation, these beans are washed and sun-dried in the traditional way — a method passed down for generations. This simple yet powerful process retains more micronutrients, more polyphenols, and more of cacao’s original spirit.

The result? A cacao that doesn’t just taste different — it feels different.

It’s bold. It’s potent. And it’s absolutely packed with benefits.

Why It Matters: The Health Boost

Lab-tested and proven, our Mexican Lavado cacao contains nearly double the amount of three major health compounds compared to standard ceremonial cacao:

Polyphenols – Antioxidants that fight inflammation and support cellular health
Flavanols – Support mood, blood flow, cognitive function, and heart health
Theobromine – A gentle, heart-opening stimulant offering long-lasting, crash-free energy

Most popular drinks only give you one of these. Coffee might give you a theobromine-like jolt. Matcha might offer antioxidants. But ceremonial cacao gives you all three — in one beautiful, sacred cup.

That’s why the effects are so noticeable. You can literally feel the difference.

If You’ve Been to Mexico... You Might Have Already Tasted It

If you’ve wandered through the markets of Oaxaca, sipped a rich hot chocolate in Chiapas, or caught a street vendor in Tabasco grinding cacao on the spot — there’s a high chance you’ve already tasted Lavado cacao.

It’s a living tradition in Mexico, practiced the same way for hundreds of years — and yet, most of the world has never experienced it.

Deep Roots: Ancient Land, Ancient Beans

Our Lavado cacao is grown in agroforestry-rich landscapes near the ancient Izapa ruins and the Tacaná volcano — regions rich in biodiversity and spiritual history. These lands have cultivated cacao since the time of the Olmecs and Maya. Archaeological discoveries (like those in the Powis study) show cacao was used ritually as early as 1900 BC.

There’s a reason the ancient Americas didn’t ferment their cacao — they understood that its true power lies in its natural, untouched form.

Lavado: Pure, Powerful, and Here

Unlike fermented cacao, Lavado retains its unique light reddish-brown colour and a stronger nutritional profile. The flavour is intense, the body feel is deeper, and the energy is beautifully clean.

It’s the perfect choice for:

• Daily cacao rituals

• High-focus creative work

• Supporting emotional clarity

• Nutritional and energetic wellbeing

How to Use It

Preparing ceremonial cacao is simple: melt your desired amount (15g for a light cup, 42g for a full ceremonial dose) into hot water or plant-based milk, and stir until smooth. Add cinnamon, chili, vanilla, or your favourite herbs.

Drink slowly — and let the cacao guide you.

Why We’re Sharing This Now

The cacao world is waking up. And Lavado cacao — still largely unknown outside of Mexico — deserves to be experienced in its purest form.

As one of the few offering it here in the UK, we’re honoured to share its story and spirit with those who value cacao not just as a product, but as a plant ally.

Now available in our shop.
Rare. Pure. Lab-tested. Potent.

Ceremonial cacao as it was meant to be.

Experience the difference yourself — sip the same cacao cherished for centuries and feel its pure, heart-opening energy.
👉 Explore Lavado Ceremonial Cacao