Kampura organic heirloom ceremonial cacao block, 1 lb, made in Guatemala

Organic Heirloom Ceremonial Cacao Block, 1 lb

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One ingredient: organic cacao. Lightly roasted and stone-ground at origin in Guatemala. Smooth, award-winning drinking cacao for your daily ritual or a special occasion.

Cut a piece from the block, melt it in hot water or milk, whisk, and sweeten to taste.

INGREDIENTS

Ingredient: 100% organic, heirloom-designated Guatemalan cacao. No sugar, oils or additives. No "dutch" process or alkalization.

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BULK & WHOLESALE

Order in bulk for cafés, studios, and shops. Blocks or flakes, with optional custom/white-label packaging—upload your logo and we’ll handle the rest.
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Description

Heirloom ceremonial cacao, made where it grows.

Kampura cacao comes from our certified organic agroforestry farm in Izabal, Guatemala. Our Qʼeqchiʼ Maya team ferments, dries, roasts, peels, and stone-grinds every batch in Guatemala, keeping skilled work and value close to the trees. The result is pure, whole-bean drinking cacao with deep chocolate flavor and a bright finish.

Why Kampura

  • Heirloom genetics: recognized with Heirloom Cacao Preservation Designation #17 for exceptional flavor.
  • Award-winning: Cacao of Excellence Bronze, 2023 and 2025.
  • 100% cacao: whole beans with the natural cacao butter intact. No sugar, no additives.
  • Certified organic by Mayacert, S.A., grown in a biodiverse agroforestry system.
  • Periodically lab-tested for nutrition and heavy metals.

Flavor: rich, deep chocolate up front, followed by grapefruit, red berries, and tropical fruit notes.

How to prepare

  1. Chop or shave 20 g of cacao. A kitchen scale gives the most consistent cup.
  2. Whisk into 6 to 8 oz of hot water or milk, just below boiling.
  3. Blend or froth for a smooth, creamy cup.
  4. Add cinnamon, chili, vanilla, or a touch of honey if you like.

Details

  • Net weight: 1 lb (454 g), about 23 servings
  • Ingredients: 100% organic cacao
  • Origin: Izabal, Guatemala
  • Shelf life: 2 years. Store in a cool, dry place.

Frequently asked questions

What is ceremonial cacao?
Ceremonial cacao is whole cacao beans that are fermented, roasted, and ground into a paste, with the natural cacao butter kept in. It is minimally processed and traditionally prepared as a warm drink.

How does it compare with cocoa powder or hot chocolate?
Cocoa powder has most of the cacao butter removed and is often alkalized, and hot chocolate mixes usually add sugar. Kampura ceremonial cacao is 100% whole-bean cacao.

Does it contain caffeine?
Cacao naturally contains theobromine and a small amount of caffeine, much less than a cup of coffee.

What does the heirloom designation mean?
The Heirloom Cacao Preservation Fund recognizes cacao with exceptional flavor and distinctive genetics. Kampura holds Designation #17.

Is it tested for heavy metals?
Yes. We test our cacao periodically for heavy metals, and results are available on request.

Do you offer bulk or wholesale pricing?
Yes. Larger quantities and white label options are available for cafés, retreats, and brands. Contact us for wholesale pricing.

Kampura certifications and product highlights

Ceremonial Cacao—Done Differently

  • Made Where It Grows

    Crafted in Guatemala from tree to ceremonial cacao for freshness, fairness, and traceability.

  • Regeneratively Grown

    Cacao thrives under forest canopy—reviving 2,000 acres of former pasture and boosting biodiversity.

  • Community Powered

    Built with our Qʼeqchiʼ Maya team: living-income jobs, training, and local value that stays in the region.

  • Verified by Experts

    International awards for flavor and genetics; national recognition for large-scale forest stewardship.

  • Backed by Science

    Lab-tested for nutrition and heavy metals; naturally rich in theobromine for steady, focused energy.

  • Ceremonial & Versatile

    Drink, bake, or share—choose a one-pound block to easily chop or pre-portioned pieces for quick, daily cups.

Ways to Enjoy It

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From the forest to Your table

We don’t just grow cacao—we finish it at origin. Every step happens in Guatemala for freshness, traceability, and flavor.

Grown, Fermented & Dried

Grown, Fermented & Dried

Forest-grown cacao is harvested ripe, fermented in tiered wooden boxes, then sun-dried to stable moisture for clean flavor and shelf life.

Light Roast & Winnow (Shells Removed)

Light Roast & Winnow (Shells Removed)

A gentle roast develops aroma while preserving theobromine and polyphenols. Beans are cracked and winnowed to remove the bitter shells.

Stone-Grind & Mold

Stone-Grind & Mold

Cacao is stone-ground to a smooth liquor, then molded into one-pound blocks or quick-melt pieces—no sugar, no additives.

What People Ask Us

From how to prepare it to what’s inside—here are the top questions:

  • Grown, fermented, roasted, and stone-ground in Guatemala; shipped directly from Guatemala to your door.

  • Ceremonial cacao is whole cacao mass (cacao liquor) with its natural cocoa butter intact; cocoa powder is defatted and behaves differently in recipes.

  • Heirloom cacao beans are beans valued for their unique, complex flavors and historical significance, rather than just high yield, preserving biodiversity lost in modern agriculture. We are a heirloom designated farm by www.hcpcacao.org. A limited number of farms worldwide have this distinction. We are designee number 17. At kampura we have over 150 cacao varieties. We have the largest germplasm collection in the region. 

  • It is a holistic farming approach focused on restoring and enhancing soil health, biodiversity, and ecosystem vitality. Kampura has been working with increasing soil health for years. We have applied innovative organic products that return and increase beneficial bacteria, yeast and fungi to our soil. This increases the root systems of our plants making them less dependent on inputs. Making a thriving ecosystem for plants, insects, reptiles, birds and animals 

  • Our regenerative forest has created thriving plants that get all of their nutrient requirements from their increased root system. A regenerated soil has an increased interchange with microorganisms and plants that creates higher nutrient density in everything we grow. Our cacao is tested by certified USA and European laboratories. 

  • Cacao of excellence is the most important cacao competition in the world. There is a competition every two years and the award goes to the cacao farmer. The first part is a competition for the best cacaos in a producing country. The winners of each producing country then compete at the world stage. Kampura has won the best cacao in Guatemala in the 2023 and 2025 editions. At the world stage Kampura has won top 50 cacao in the world in 2023 and 2025 edition. The consistency to be the best in Guatemala and top in the world is unparalleled. Making kampura one of the most unique cacao beans in the world.

  • Crafted at Origin

    From picking to packaging, every step happens here in Guatemala.

  • Flexible Delivery Options

    Monthly or biweekly cacao at your doorstep—your ritual, your rhythm.

  • Friendly Support

    Real people, ready to help. We know our cacao...because we grow it.

  • Lab-Tested Purity

    Tested for heavy metals. Results far below safety thresholds.