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Ceremonial Cacao Gifts
A gift that turns into a daily ritual. Pure Peruvian cacao for the coffee lover, the yogi, the host and the friend who has everything.
New to cacao? Start with the ½ lb, $33
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Most gifts get used once. A tin of ceremonial cacao gets used every morning, and every cup is a small reminder of the person who gave it. Here is how to choose the right one.
For someone new to cacao: the ½ lb Starter, $33
About 20 daily cups, enough to turn cacao into a habit. A thoughtful gift for the friend who keeps saying they want a slower morning. Shop the ½ lb Starter.
For the coffee lover: the 1 lb, $60
About 40 daily cups. Our most popular size, for the person who is ready to swap their second coffee for something they can sit with. Shop the 1 lb.
For the host and the yogi: the 3 lb, $144
About 120 daily cups or 34 full ceremonies. For the friend who holds circles, teaches yoga, or always has people over. Shop the 3 lb, or read our guide to serving cacao to a group.
To pair with it: Alma Cacao Cups, from $22
Handcrafted 4 oz ceramic cups, the right size for a ceremonial serving. Pair two cups with a 1 lb for a gift that is ready to share. Shop the cups.
Make it a ritual, not just a gift
- Write an intention card: one line about why you chose it for them.
- Add a whisk or a handheld frother so they can start the same day.
- Include the 3-step recipe: 1 to 2 tablespoons of pieces, 6 to 8 oz of water at about 180°F, whisk until frothy.
- Tie on a few cinnamon sticks for their first cup.
Holiday shipping
Order by Wednesday, December 16 for delivery by Christmas. Orders placed by 2 PM Pacific, Monday to Friday, ship the same day, and orders over $99 ship free.
Alma Ceremonial Cacao
Pick a size for the person you have in mind. Orders over $99 ship free, and you can send it straight to them.
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- Order by 2 PM Pacific, ships same day (Mon to Fri)
- Lab tested for heavy metals (ISO 17025 lab)
- 2% of every sale to For the Love of Mateo
Common questions
Can I send it straight to the person I am gifting?
Yes. Enter their address as the shipping address at checkout.
What does it taste like?
Deep, pure dark chocolate. It is unsweetened, so it is richer and less sweet than hot chocolate. Add honey, maple or milk to taste.
Is it vegan?
Yes. It is 100% cacao and nothing else.
What if they have never had ceremonial cacao?
Start them with the ½ lb Starter and send this along: our guide to a first cacao ceremony at home.
When should I order for Christmas?
By Wednesday, December 16 for delivery by Christmas.
More cacao guides.
Cacao ceremony at home
A simple, step-by-step guide for your first ceremony: dose, prep, intention.
Read the guideCacao vs coffee
Caffeine, taste and ritual side by side, and how to switch at your pace.
Read the guideTokyo-style chocolate matcha
Iced matcha in a glass lined with pure cacao. Three ingredients.
Read the guideStart your ritual.
Pure ceremonial cacao from native communities of the Peruvian Amazon. One ingredient, nothing added.
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