Ceremonial Cacao Paste

Experience the rich, bold flavour of ceremonial cacao in its purest form.

Our ceremonial cacao paste is made from 100% pure Pacific cacao, with nothing added and nothing taken away. Every block is hand-poured here in Aotearoa New Zealand and has become a treasured part of our own daily rituals before being shared with our community.

Whether you're enjoying a quiet morning cup, gathering with friends, or baking something delicious, this cacao is crafted to help you slow down, reconnect, and savour the moment.

Why You'll Love It

🌿 100% Pure Cacao
Made from pure cacao with no added sugar, fillers, or preservatives.

🌏 Single-Origin Pacific Cacao
Our cacao is sourced through trusted relationships with Pacific cacao-growing communities. Depending on the season and harvest, it may come from Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, or other Pacific islands.

❤️ Hand-Poured in Aotearoa
Every block is hand-poured by our family in small batches with care and attention to quality.

☕ Perfect for Everyday Rituals
Enjoy as a warming drink, use in ceremony, blend into smoothies, or create rich desserts and baking.

What is Ceremonial Cacao?

Ceremonial cacao is simply pure cacao paste made from whole cacao beans. Unlike cocoa powder or drinking chocolate, it contains both the natural cacao butter and cacao solids, creating a rich texture, full-bodied flavour, and a deeply satisfying cup.

At Kaingaroa Plant Lady, we love ceremonial cacao because it invites us to slow down, be present, and create small moments of connection in everyday life.

How to Prepare a Delicious Cup

• Finely chop or grate 25g of ceremonial cacao.
• Warm 1 cup of your favourite milk or water (avoid boiling).
• Add the cacao and whisk until smooth.
• Add a pinch of natural salt.
• Sweeten to taste with honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar if desired.
• Optional: add cinnamon, vanilla, or a pinch of cayenne for extra warmth.

Take a moment to breathe deeply, slow down, and enjoy.

Why We Chose This Cacao

Finding cacao that aligned with our values was just as important as finding cacao that tasted incredible.

That's why we source our cacao through The Cacao Ambassador. Rather than simply purchasing cacao, they spend time building genuine relationships with cacao-growing communities throughout the Pacific. They visit villages, learn from local growers, and support communities to process and enjoy their own cacao, helping create more value from every harvest.

Knowing the story behind our cacao—from the people who grow it to the people who share it—makes every cup even more meaningful.

If you'd like to learn more about their work and the communities behind our cacao, we encourage you to visit The Cacao Ambassador website.

From Our Whānau to Yours

Every product at Kaingaroa Plant Lady begins with our own whānau.

If it's something we genuinely use, love, and trust, we're proud to share it with yours.

We hope this ceremonial cacao becomes part of your own moments of connection, whether that's a quiet morning ritual, sharing a cup with loved ones, or simply taking a few minutes to slow down.

Made with care. Shared with aroha.