Can’t believe the price is $70!! Before shipping. This is insane pricing. Definitely find cacao elsewhere. Keith’s cacao and Fly kakao are amazing and way better price.
Hi Rachel, we published an article on our blog explaining why the price of Heart of the Earth cacao has gone up recently. But in short it's due to the unique challenges the indigenous cacao producers are facing. They're a 100% Mayan woman-owned business in Guatemala. The other brands you mentioned aren't, and one of them just exports seeds to process in a foreign facility. Our model has always been about supporting indigenous sovereignty with ceremonial cacao, and that means it'll cost more than many other products, especially ones made in a modern facility. We also have an article on our blog explaining why our products are priced the way they are in general, and how it's more ethical than 'fair trade' standards. Authenticity costs more, and we're proud to support the historical stewards of cacao. And we also offer a money-back guarantee if anyone doesn't feel the difference and comes to us directly for support, as suggested on the packing slip that arrives with each order.
Smooth and calming, distinct mushroom flavor. Glad I tried it, but Heart of the Earth remains my go-to cacao.
Wonderful product, wonderful people, ethical and beyond fair trade
One of my favorites; especially to for ceremonies.
I do Heart Centered Candlelight Cacao Ceremonies. These are usually at the end and the beginning of the year. In most cases they sell out.
The flavor is amazing. I usually add more cacao. I wonder sometimes if it could melt more. I personally love feeling the cacao melting on my tongue. I feel more connected to the Cacao this way. I highly recommend this cacao for ceremonies. It’s also a lower amount in caffeine which is important when doing a sound bath.
But I’d like it to be more smooth for attendees; especially those that are new to Cacao.