Cocoa Mass - Peru San Martin
Peru San Martin cacao mass smells like cinnamon! The cacao beans are sourced from small farmers. The San Martin region is covered with many mountains, ranging from 300-900 meters above sea level, where various local communities live. A challenging terrain for traditional farming, but perfect for cacao!
Flavor Notes: cacao, cinnamon, cream.
Cacao Mass for Your Daily Rituals
Cacao - enhances productivity, energy, and focus. 100% cacao contains magnesium and theobromine, which provide a relaxing effect during meditation, help with concentration, and keep you alert throughout the day. Cacao mass can be used as a drink, for baking, or to make single-origin chocolate. Cacao - a superfood, perfect for those seeking a more natural and healthier lifestyle.
Where It’s Grown
The cooperative we work with in San Martin sources cacao from 120 producers. Each producer typically has around 2 hectares of land. The cooperative itself employs 47 full-time workers, 20 of whom are women.
Cacao Variety
Criollo - one of the rarest cacao varieties in the world (only about 5% compared to other cacao varieties). Known for its strong aroma.
Recommended Cacao Serving Sizes
- 10 - 15 g - Light cacao drink, suitable for daily use
- 25 - 35 g - Medium-strength cacao drink
- 35 - 40 g - Strong cacao drink, ideal for cacao ceremonies
1 tsp of ground cacao = 5 g
Single-Origin Cacao Drink
How to prepare cacao (for one cup):
- 10 - 30 g / 2 - 5 teaspoons of ground cacao
- ¾ cup of hot water
- A splash of plant-based milk
- Your preferred sweetener (optional)
Place all ingredients into a blender and blend for 1 minute.
Peru San Martin Cacao Characteristics:
- Cacao is ethically grown and processed in collaboration with small farmers and cooperatives.
- 100% cacao, no added sugar, suitable for vegans.
- Cacao comes in uneven pieces (10-20 g), slightly firm, may be harder to cut.
- Before being ground into a smooth mass, the cacao beans were lightly roasted.
Country
Peru
Ingredients
100% cacao beans