Intro Anyone can print "ceremonial grade" on a bag of cacao. The term has no legal definition, no certifying body and no required test behind it. We cover where the term came from and what it can mean in What...

In 2023, Kampura became Heirloom Cacao Preservation designation #17, the first heirloom cacao ever named in Guatemala. Around two dozen cacaos worldwide carry the designation. Here's what it means, how it's earned, and what it tells you about the cacao...

Cacao has caffeine (but less than coffee) delivered in a fat matrix that slows absorption. Here's how it compares to coffee and tea, with the science behind the difference.

While the term carries cultural and wellness associations, the underlying product is simple: minimally processed cacao prepared the way cacao drinks have been enjoyed for centuries.

Cacao and cocoa both come from the same plant, but the terms usually describe different processing levels rather than different ingredients.