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Ceremonial Cacao in Marina del Rey

From Peru to the Marina.

Harbor mornings, a slower cup. Pure ceremonial cacao, delivered anywhere in Marina del Rey.

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Man with a mug of ceremonial cacao on a Marina del Rey dock at sunrise, sailboats behind
Single-origin Peru
The Alma Cacao tin on a wooden table with cacao pods
100% cacao paste in small pieces. Nothing to chop.
Delivered to Marina del Rey

Alma Ceremonial Cacao

4.95 from 22 reviews

Pure ceremonial cacao paste, single-origin from native communities of the Peruvian Amazon. The whole bean with its cacao butter: one ingredient, nothing added.

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Alma Cacao is a Marina del Rey company, so this one is close to home. We make ceremonial cacao for people who want their first cup to feel calm and clear instead of rushed: 100% whole cacao from single-origin Peru that melts into a rich, steady drink. If your mornings start with a walk around the basins, a paddle out of the main channel or an early ride on the bike path, our ceremonial cacao was made for exactly that pace.

A slower kind of harbor morning

The marina wakes up early. Boats idle out past Fisherman's Village, families claim their spot at Mother's Beach, and Burton Chace Park fills with walkers and picnics by midmorning. Ceremonial cacao fits that rhythm. Its main compound is theobromine, a gentler relative of caffeine, so many people find the lift feels even rather than sharp. Plenty of our neighbors make it the first cup of the day and save coffee for the weekend, or leave coffee behind altogether. Making the same swap? Start with the caffeine per cup of cacao and how it compares with your usual cup.

Featured in The Argonaut

In August 2026 our local paper, The Argonaut, covered Alma Cacao as a Marina del Rey company bringing ceremonial cacao from the Peruvian Amazon to the Westside. Read about the feature.

On the Westside, you can also find Alma Cacao at The KINN in Venice, MUD\WTR in Santa Monica and Rainbow Acres Natural Foods.

How to get Alma Cacao in Marina del Rey

  • Order online. Delivered to every Marina del Rey address, from Via Marina to Admiralty Way. Free shipping on orders $99+, $5.95 flat under.
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How to make your cup.

  1. 1

    Measure

    1 to 2 tablespoons of pieces (10 to 20 g) for a daily cup, about 40 g for a full ceremony.

  2. 2

    Heat

    6 to 8 oz of water or milk, hot but not boiling, about 180°F.

  3. 3

    Whisk

    Whisk or blend until smooth and frothy. Add cinnamon, honey or milk if you like.

Read the full preparation guide
Why Alma Cacao

Calm. Clear. Connected.

A gentler lift

Cacao carries far less caffeine than coffee. Its main compound is theobromine, which many people describe as a calmer, steadier lift.

Room to focus

A warm, slow cup for long mornings and deep work. Made to be sipped, not gulped.

A daily ritual

Five quiet minutes to pause, set an intention and come back to yourself.

The whole bean

Pure cacao paste with its natural cacao butter, so it melts into a thick, rich cup. One ingredient.

A ritual, not a routine

Made for the way Marina del Rey moves.

Harbor walks, early paddles, and a cup that keeps pace with the tide.

Alma Cacao canister and a mug of ceremonial cacao on a sailboat deck in Marina del Rey
Friends paddleboarding in the Marina del Rey harbor at sunrise
Pouring ceremonial cacao into two mugs on a Marina del Rey harbor balcony
Why people switch

A different kind of morning cup.

Your morning coffee

  • A fast, sharp lift
  • Easy to overdo by the afternoon
  • Brewed and strained
  • Usually gulped on the go

Alma Cacao

  • A slower, gentler lift
  • Far less caffeine than coffee
  • The whole bean, nothing strained out
  • A ritual you make and sit with

See the full comparison: cacao vs coffee.

4.95 from 22 reviews

Real cups, real rituals.

"Seriously the best cacao I've ever had. The flavor is so robust and just truly the best."

Dr. Marley Stubblefield

"The cacao is out of this world, and you can tell it's made with a ton of love."

Antonia Bova · @houseofantoniaco

"This is hands down one of the best cacao products I have had."

Don
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More ways to enjoy it

Make the most of your cacao.

Cacao ceremony at home

A simple, step-by-step guide for your first ceremony: dose, prep, intention.

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Cacao vs coffee

Caffeine, taste and ritual side by side, and how to switch at your pace.

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Ceremonial cacao gifts

Gift ideas from $22 for the coffee lover, the yogi and the host.

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Ceremonial cacao near you

More places we deliver to.

Los AngelesVeniceSanta MonicaPlaya VistaCulver CityManhattan BeachBrentwoodMalibuTopangaWest HollywoodSilver LakePasadenaSherman Oaks, CASanta Clarita, CASanta Barbara, CAGoleta, CACarpinteria, CANaples, FLBonita Springs, FLFort Myers, FLTampa, FLDelray Beach, FLWest Palm Beach, FLMiami, FLFort Lauderdale, FLCoral Springs, FLSan Francisco, CATruckee, CAChicago, ILNew York, NYPhiladelphia, PADenver, CO

Questions from Marina del Rey

Is Alma Cacao a local company?

Yes. We are based in Marina del Rey. The cacao itself is single-origin Peru, grown by native communities of the Peruvian Amazon.

How much cacao should I use?

Start with 15 to 20 grams for an everyday cup and work up to 30 to 40 grams for a fuller ceremonial serving. Our dosing guide walks you through it.

Do you deliver ceremonial cacao in Marina del Rey?
Yes, to every address in Marina del Rey. Free shipping on orders $99+, flat $5.95 under.
Can I replace my coffee with Alma Cacao?
Many people swap one or both of their daily coffees for a cup of cacao. It carries far less caffeine than coffee, and its main compound is theobromine. Go at your own pace, one cup at a time.
How is it different from cacao powder at the store?
Powder is what is left after most of the cacao butter is pressed out. Alma Cacao is the whole bean ground into a paste with its butter still in, so it melts into a thick, rich cup. It is single-origin Peru and lab tested for heavy metals.
What makes it "ceremonial"?
Purity and intention. 100% cacao with nothing added, prepared slowly as a ritual rather than a snack. Read what ceremonial cacao is.
How fast is delivery to Marina del Rey?
Orders placed by 2 PM Pacific, Monday to Friday, ship the same day. Most arrive within a few days, and unopened product is covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee.

Your ritual, delivered to Marina del Rey.

Harbor mornings, a slower cup. One ingredient, from Peru to your cup.

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