Cacao for circles, studios and shops
Our batches are small, so group and wholesale orders start as a waiting list. Tell us about your circle, studio or shop and we’ll reply personally.
Preparing cacao for a group
- Chop ahead. Chop the cacao finely the day before and keep it in a sealed jar. Fine pieces melt faster and more evenly.
- Heat gently. Warm the water in a large pot until it is hot but not boiling, about 160–175 °F / 70–80 °C, to keep its full flavour and aroma.
- Season the pot, not the cup. Add the cacao, spices and a pinch of salt (cinnamon, a little chili) to the pot. Offer sweetener on the side so guests can choose.
- Blend. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth and frothy, about 3–5 minutes for a large pot.
- Keep it warm. Keep the pot on the lowest heat or pour into an insulated dispenser. Blend again just before serving; cacao settles.
What you can tell your guests
You’re welcome to share where our cacao comes from and how it’s made. Here’s the short version, written so you can read it aloud:
This cacao was made in small batches at Lake Atitlán in Guatemala by two friends, Katya and Alpar. They roast fermented Guatemalan cacao beans, winnow away the shells, grind them into a paste in a stone melanger and pour it into blocks. Nothing is added. It’s 100% cacao. It contains theobromine and a little caffeine, so if you’re pregnant, nursing, sensitive to caffeine or take any medication, ask your doctor before drinking it.
How you hold your gathering, and how you describe it, is your practice and your responsibility. We ask only that you don’t describe our cacao as medicine or promise effects on body or mind.
For shops, cafés and studios
What you get
- 1 lb blocks of 100% cacao, wrapped in kraft paper and sealed in red wax by hand
- The story of the block, written so your staff can tell it in a sentence
- A simple preparation guide for your counter or kitchen
- Photos of the block, on request, for your website and social media
- A direct line to the makers
What to know first
- Small batches. We’ll tell you honestly how many blocks we can commit to each month.
- US only. We ship from Hawaiʻi to every US address USPS delivers to.
- Pricing. Group and wholesale prices are shared after we’ve talked.
Questions from groups and shops
Do you have a minimum order?
We agree it with each circle or shop directly, based on your needs and our batch sizes.
Can I order more than a batch holds?
Possibly, with notice. Each batch is small. Tell us your dates and we’ll plan around them.
Do you ship outside the US?
Not yet. We ship to US addresses only.
Do you offer private label?
No. Every block carries our seal.
Tell us about your circle, studio or shop
Our batches are small, so group and wholesale orders start as a waiting list. Tell us what you need and we’ll reply personally with what we can offer, and when.