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Pure Ceremonial Cacao Block, 1 lb – Organic Mayan Cacao Paste from Guatemala

Pure Ceremonial Cacao Block, 1 lb – Organic Mayan Cacao Paste from Guatemala

Daily ritual
1 oz · 28 g
($3.44 per cup)
16 servings
Steady morning energy. No jitters, no crash.
Ceremonial dose
1.5 oz · 42 g
($5.50 per serving)
10 servings
For circles, meditation and deep work.
Regular price $55.00 USD
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Pure Ceremonial Cacao Block, 1 lb – Organic Mayan Cacao Paste from Guatemala

Authentic Organic Certified Ceremonial Cacao® Handmade From Guatemala (Vegan)

Artisanaly and hand prepared by indigenous mothers in Mayan Guatemala. We share with you our original presentation of a 1 pound cacao paste block; a rich and delicious bar of gold made from the ‘Drink of the Gods’!

Mayan organic ceremonial Cacao beans are sourced directly from our farmers in Alta Verapaz; the highlands of Central Guatemala, where the fruits of the cacao trees are harvested and the beans extracted, fermented, and dried, ready for our team of Mayan mothers to work their loving magic! In the home of cacao in San Marcos La Laguna, Lake Atitlan, our cacao beans are roasted, hand-peeled, and ground into a paste before being molded into the blocks of 100% pure cacao for your delight!

Certified Ceremonial Cacao®

This cacao is officially Certified Ceremonial Cacao®, the world’s first certification ensuring:

- Grown in ancestral cacao region (Central America)
- Traditional oven & fire-roasted and sun-dried never industrial
- Crafted entirely in-country, from farm to block
- Led by Indigenous Mothers Communities (100%+ involvement)
- Fair trade with price transparency
- Prepared with care, gratitude, prayer, and presence

Cacao (Kah-kaw) was first grown in Central and South America during the Aztec and Mayan civilizations. It was used ceremonially as an offering to the Ancient Gods and was valued so highly that it was also a standard unit of currency in Mesoamerican native cultures.

Cacao has been enjoyed for thousands of years for its health-promoting qualities. It is a heart opener and womb healer. It gives a mental and emotional lift and provides vital nutrients such as iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, vitamins A, B1, C, D, and E, 40 times of antioxidants, and flavonoids. It is indeed a sacred superfood!

*100% Natural *Unsweetened *Vegan *Gluten-Free *Dairy-Free *Soy-Free

Looking for a healthy alternative to dark chocolate, coffee, tea, or matcha?
This purest 100% cacao provides uplifting energy without the crash or jitters. Many use it as a natural coffee replacement for sustained focus, clarity, and heart-opening rituals.

Use it for ceremonies, daily rituals, or simply as a nourishing drink to start your day. The best gift for yourself.

What You Receive:

-1 lb solid block (approx. 10–16 servings depending on use)

- Standard serving: 16 servings per block if used as a coffee alternative

- Ritual serving: 10 servings per block for deeper ceremonial-style preparation

- 100% cacao, no sugar, no additives

- Handmade by Indigenous Kaqchikel women

- Founding licensee of Certified Ceremonial Cacao®

- Supports dignified trade, ancestral wisdom & cultural preservation

Buying in Norway?

Our trusted sister soul and official Norway representative, Amana Moe
@sacred_earth_ceremonial_cacao (Instagram)
She brings Maya Moon Cacao to shops, studios, facilitators, and distributors across Norway.
If you are based in Norway and would like to purchase or distribute ceremonial cacao, please connect with Amana Moe directly.

This is cacao as it was meant to be: sacred, intentional, and full of heart.

Drink with reverence. Give thanks (Maltiox). Support the roots.

Maya Moon Cacao promotes fair trade and provides a dignified wage to our Mayan mothers. We deliver directly to you, without middlemen!

ORDER NOW and enjoy a delicious pure ceremonial grade cacao, or add it to your favorite smoothie, dessert, or recipe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is this cacao block?

This is a minimally processed, pure ceremonial-grade cacao block from Indigenous-farmed sources in Guatemala. Unlike commercial cocoa products, this cacao block retains all natural fats, antioxidants, and nutrients, making it ideal for ceremonial consumption and daily wellness rituals.

Q: How is this cacao block prepared?

This cacao block is handcrafted and molded by Mayan women in Guatemala. It's organic, fair-trade certified, and ready to grate, chop, or melt for preparation. Simply warm filtered water to 140-160°F, add cacao, and whisk to create a ceremonial drink.

Q: Is this certified organic and fair-trade?

Yes. Our cacao block is certified organic, fair-trade, and ethically sourced directly from Indigenous Q'eqchi' farmers in Guatemala. All employees are paid fair wages, supporting sustainable, community-centered production.

Q: How is this cacao block different from powder?

This cacao block is a solid, unground form that retains more of the natural cacao butter and nutrients compared to powder. It requires grating or melting before use, but many prefer it for ritual preparation as it feels more authentic and intentional than pre-ground powder.

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Noophet Haraphan
My connection with Maya Moon ceremonial Cacao 🌱

I feel deeply connected and have it daily in the morning.
I take my Cup with me and walk down to the beach and set my attention with Mama Cacao and nature 🌱
Thank you so much for guiding me to the way of my heart ❤️

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andrea jensen
peaceful and soft

from the moment I opened the box it smelled amazing! This is the second time I have purchased it and I absolutely love it! just breathing it in allows for a softness within my body and i feel peace!! I’m taking it to a conference next week to do a little retreat with the ladies on my team and I am so excited!

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Steven East
Product arrived melted and leaking through

Product arrived melted and leaking through packaging. Customer support told me it was normal and not to worry.

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Ren Hoskin
My search is finally over! Yay!

Finally my search for an authentically ideal Ceremonial Cacao is ended. Maya Moon smells and tastes the way I knew ceremonial cacao should from many experiences. Wow, it was hard to find one that melded the right taste and smell with the kind of ethical practices that make it easy for me to invest. Maya Moon is that company and that cacao. THANK YOU!

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Etsy customer

I love Maya Moon Cacao!

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Julie
This is My celebratory 2nd time ordering, because

...It worked!

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Evette M
love

This is beautifully crafted ceremony cacao. I love that it is made with traditional methods & its in purest form. I also love that it is supporting Mayan single mothers.
Thank you, for sharing your love & traditions!

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Etsy customer

I am a returning customer, 2nd time purchasing, this time I purchased 1lb! I love Maya Moon's Ceremonial Cacao -- high quality, great taste, very calming and heart opening. Perfect for meditation. I am a very anxious person who struggles with ADHD (just recently stopped taking medication), everyone is different but for me personally, Ceremonial Cacao is the only thing that has been able to help me significantly with my anxiousness/anxiety. I care a lot about where my Ceremonial Cacao is from, and I do think about the people that put their labor into making it, this absolutely plays into the quality. There are many Ceremonial Cacao brands out there, Maya Moon is my #1 equal to just 1 other brand, so don't hesitate try this one!!!

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Etsy customer

This is the first cacao I have ever purchased and it was delicious, my husband keeps telling me to make him more.

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Lana Roach
Perfect Ceremonial Cacao

I served this cacao to approx 70 people during an opening ceremony and we had a wonderful experience. Our hearts opened wide as we communed with the spirit of mama cacao. It set the tone for the whole day's event.

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Monique
Amazing Maya Moon Cacao

I look forward every month to receiving my 1 pound order of ceremonial cacao from Maya Moon. It’s a daily ritual, preparing this wonderful potion that is heart opening. Once my cacao is ready, I step outside in my bare feet to greet, praise & thank Taitawati, Pachamama & Mama Cacao for the blessings they confer. i ask them to accompany me through my day, guiding me. As I offer prayers & express gratitude, I sip the cacao elixir that I prepared. I ask Mama Cacao to help me keep my heart open as I move through my day.
Maya Moon Cacao is by far the best cacao I have ever purchased. I look forward to many more daily ceremonies with Maya Moon Cacao as my ally.

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Benjamin Howell
Top Tier Ceremonial Cacao

Best ceremonial cacao I've had so far! There was another one I tried that was made in the same region but it didn't seem as genuine. I would rather support the locals who have worked the land for generations. The flavor of maya moon is very intense and earthy and gives me a calming uplift for most of the day. I think they will be my source for cacao from now on!

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Linda McMahan
Love this cacao

Love this cacao and that it supports the women and families. This Cacao has replaced my morning coffee brew.

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Sadie Barrow
Ceremonial Cacao Review

I ordered the 1 lb. ceremonial grade cacao and I was really disappointed in what I actually received. What I received was not ceremonial grade cacao and it contained absolutely no theobromine like other authentic ceremonial cacaos. I bought this ceremonial cacao for the healing and therapeutic affects, but there were none. The ceremonial cacao I received tasted very old, bitter and stale.... which I should've known because when I opened the ceremonial cacao from Maya Moon it looked very dry, which was confirmed when I cut into it and later tried a cup for myself. It's like the ceremonial cacao I received was something else entirely. I have a bag of regular cacao powder, which only cost $10.00, and I received more therapeutic benefits from it than the ceremonial cacao from Maya Moon. Very disappointed. I am not happy I wasted my money and now I have to spend additional monies on another shipment of ceremonial cacao. Lastly, I think some reviews from customers aren't being posted because I shared a review a few days ago about my purchase and it never posted.

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Alex S
First experience

So, a close friend of mine just recently introduced me to cacao and the ceremony surrounding it's consumption, specifically Maya Moon cacao. I have become enamoured 🥰
I find cacao to subtly stimulate me spiritually, mentally and physically. It seems to enhance vitality and virility for me. Nourishing in so many ways. Thanks very much!!

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Shanti
I don’t have the heart to give 1 star.. but…

I’ve been drinking ceremonial grade cacao for over 10+ years now. I’m a touring musician and have been booked across the US to play my music for others + even play cacao ceremonies. I really was struggling to post this but; I wanted to be honest without taking away their stars bc I sense the passion. This cacao I ordered right before a full moon & I made my ceremonial cup of cacao for my own ritual.. and I couldn’t feel any theobromine in it. It made me really sad and discouraged/disconnected. I was looking forward to diving deep into my heart space and creating healing sounds under a full moon with the sacred prana from mi cacao ritual. The taste was lovely.. and I really hope it was just a bad batch I’ve received. The website says each order is made within 2 weeks of the order placed.. but I think I just got a brick that was sitting there for a while. I also noticed the package it came in was only parchment paper and a thin wrap of brown paper bag. I’m not sure if that’s also why the potency was affected too? I didn’t heat it up too high - I’m very experienced with making cacao. I hope whoever wants to buy from this supplier, just make sure you reach out to ensure this doesn’t happen to you because mistakes do happen and I know this company has the heart. Thank you for what you all do! And I hope everyone has a better experience than me <3

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Anonymous
Great Cacao! Smooth and creamy!!

I love your product! I plan to order again.

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Nnaji A.
A Blessing From God

This has been an essential element in my personal spiritual and physiological growth. I truly see this Cacao as a reflection of the way it’s written into nature to reward us for being stewards to ourselves and our environment.

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L.D.

Amazing product. Delivery is quick. Anytime I have needed to conracr customer service they have been on it!

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Francisco Gonzalez Castillo
Todo

Todo perfecto

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Amanda
Wonderful!

Wonderful! Smells of banana but gives subtle cherry notes. More mild and less bitter. A wonderful experience. Thank you!

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Jordan

This was beautifully wrapped with love! Unboxing was just as exciting as making the first cup. It's easy to shave and comes with easy to follow instructions for newbies. It also arrived within 4-5 days from ordering. I love it!

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Jeremy

Best Cacao! Made with love and drank in gratitude

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Anonymous
Grandioso

Grandioso producto

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Anonymous
Taste the difference

Their organic handmade Mayan cacao is incredibly smooth, and clearly high quality. A great overall experience. Super fast shipping. Highly recommend for any chocolate lover! Unlike any other cacao I have tried.