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Ceremonial Cacao in Los Angeles

The calm
LA runs on.

Six-hour calm. Zero jitters. Single-origin Peruvian whole cacao paste, made for Los Angeles mornings from the coast to the canyons.

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Single-origin · Peru

A cup that opens your morning instead of spiking it.

Ceremonial cacao is the whole cacao bean, stone-ground into a paste and left intact. Nothing stripped out, no sugar, no fillers. That is the difference from the cacao powder on a supermarket shelf, which has had its cacao butter pressed away.

Alma Cacao is single-origin Peru, sourced from native communities of the Peruvian Amazon and crafted in small batches for uncompromised purity. You whisk it, you sit with it, and it carries you for about six hours without the spike and the drop. Founded by Gonzalo Dieguez after a cacao ceremony on Mount Shasta reset what he thought a morning could feel like.

Why Alma Cacao

Calm. Clear. Connected.

Grounded calm energy
Calm

Six-hour calm, zero jitters

Steady, balanced energy without the spikes and crashes of coffee, six hours wide.

Clear, sustained focus
Clear

Focus that lasts

80% more polyphenols than regular cacao, supporting brain health and cellular vitality.

A heart-opening ritual
Connected

A heart-opening ritual

A daily moment that brings you back to yourself, and to your heart.

Supports heart health
Nourished

Good for your heart

Rich in theobromine and antioxidants that support cardiovascular function and mood.

Why people switch

Coffee lifts you, then drops you.

Los Angeles reads its labels and pays attention to how it feels at three in the afternoon. That is usually the moment the coffee decision gets reconsidered.

Your morning coffee

  • Caffeine spike, then the crash
  • Jitters and overstimulation
  • The 3 p.m. energy dip
  • Can disrupt your sleep

Alma Cacao

  • Six-hour calm, zero crash
  • Calm focus, no jitters
  • Steady, even energy all day
  • Will not wreck your sleep
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80% more polyphenols
than regular cacao.

Lab-tested for heavy metals and mold. Supports cardiovascular function, brain health, and cellular vitality.

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Ceremonial Cacao in Los Angeles

Los Angeles runs on its mornings. The sunrise hike up Runyon, the pre-work surf off the Westside, the slow flat white on an Eastside patio, the green juice between meetings. It is a city that already knows the difference between energy and anxiety, and it tends to choose the version that lasts.

Free shipping over $99 · $5.95 under · Delivered anywhere in LA.

Alma Cacao is based in Marina del Rey and ships to every address in the county, from the beach cities to the canyons to the Eastside. Whether your morning starts with a canyon trail, a beach workout, a yoga class, or a quiet hour before the emails begin, this is the ritual that holds it together.

Free shipping on orders $99+, flat $5.95 under, and most Los Angeles orders land within a few days.

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Where to get it

Two ways to bring it home.

Home base is Marina del Rey. We ship from here to the whole county, and on Friday mornings we pour and sell in person at the Topanga farmers market.

Online

Delivered anywhere in LA. Order direct and it arrives at your door, usually within a few days. Choose a one-time order or subscribe and save on every delivery. Free shipping on orders $99+, flat $5.95 under, 60-day money-back guarantee.

In person · Fridays

Topanga farmers market. Come taste it before you commit. We pour samples and sell direct on Friday mornings, which is the easiest way in Los Angeles to try ceremonial cacao prepared properly before buying a pouch.

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The Ritual

Two ways to pour.

01

The full ceremonial experience

Whisk a heaping tablespoon into hot water or your milk of choice. Sit with it. Breathe. Let it open your morning.

02

Daily ritual

A lighter scoop for everyday calm-focused mornings. Your replacement for the coffee that used to replace your sleep.

A ritual, not a routine

Made for the way Los Angeles moves.

Early, outdoors, and a little ambitious. LA has always treated wellbeing as a daily practice rather than a trend, and a heart-opening cup fits that rhythm better than a rushed coffee ever could.

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Find us across LA

Your neighborhood, your ritual.

We deliver everywhere in Los Angeles. Start with your corner of the city.

Venice

Canals, boardwalk, and slow Abbot Kinney mornings.

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Santa Monica

Beach workouts and farmers-market rituals.

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Malibu

Canyon light and unhurried coast mornings.

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Brentwood

Quiet polish from San Vicente to the village.

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Single-origin Peru, small batch
Alma Cacao single-origin Peruvian ceremonial cacao, shipped across Los Angeles

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Learn the ritual.

How to prepare ceremonial cacaoThe measurements, the water temperature, the sitting part. Ceremonial cacao vs cacao powderWhy whole paste and pressed powder are not the same drink. Cacao as a coffee alternativeWhat actually changes when you swap the morning cup.

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Los Angeles · Frequently Asked

Where can I buy ceremonial cacao in Los Angeles?
Two ways. Order online at alma-cacao.com for delivery to any Los Angeles address, free on orders $99+ and a flat $5.95 under. Or find us in person on Friday mornings at the Topanga farmers market, where you can taste it before you buy.
Do you deliver ceremonial cacao across LA?
Yes. We ship to every Los Angeles address, from the Westside to the canyons to the Eastside, and most orders arrive within a few days. Shipping is free on orders $99+ and a flat $5.95 under that.
Which LA neighborhoods do you serve?
All of them. We have dedicated pages for Venice, Santa Monica, Malibu and Brentwood, and we deliver everywhere else in the city just the same.
What makes cacao "ceremonial" rather than regular cacao?
Purity and intention. It is 100% pure cacao with nothing added and nothing pressed out, single-origin Peru, prepared as a ritual rather than a snack. Ours is lab-tested for heavy metals and mold every batch.
Is ceremonial cacao a good coffee alternative?
Yes, and it is the most common reason people in LA try it. Cacao lifts you through theobromine rather than a large caffeine dose, so you get a gentle, sustained focus for about six hours without the jitters, the 3 p.m. dip, or the effect on your sleep.
How is this different from the cacao powder at the store?
It is whole cacao paste, not powder. Supermarket powder has had its cacao butter pressed out, which is where much of the flavor and the slow-release quality lives. Ours is single-origin Peru, ceremonial-grade, small-batch, and tested for heavy metals and mold.

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One pouch, one whisk, and a morning that holds. Shipped free across Los Angeles on orders $99+.

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Alma Cacao
Marina del Rey, California
(213) 224-9448
Serving all of Los Angeles County by delivery, plus Friday mornings at the Topanga farmers market.