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Ceremonial Cacao in Playa Vista

A calmer kind of focus.

Desk days, a calmer cup. Pure ceremonial cacao, delivered anywhere in Playa Vista.

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Woman at a standing desk in Playa Vista with a mug of ceremonial cacao and the Alma Cacao canister
Single-origin Peru
Sipping a warm cup of ceremonial cacao
100% cacao paste in small pieces. Nothing to chop.
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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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Playa Vista packs a lot into a few square miles: tech campuses, long desk days and some of the best green space on the Westside. Ceremonial cacao suits that mix. Alma Cacao is 100% whole cacao from single-origin Peru, made next door in Marina del Rey, and it gives you a slower, steadier lift than coffee, the kind that suits a long afternoon. Shop ceremonial cacao.

Park mornings, Silicon Beach afternoons

Start with a loop through Playa Vista Central Park or the trail along the Ballona Freshwater Marsh, grab your laptop, pass The Runway on the way in, and let the day stretch out from there. A cup of ceremonial cacao keeps pace at a gentler tempo. Its main compound, theobromine, is a gentler cousin of caffeine. Curious how much caffeine that leaves? Our page on cacao caffeine sets a cup next to coffee and tea.

Made for the desk

Keep a bag at work. Shave 15 to 20 grams into a mug, add hot (not boiling) water or oat milk, and whisk or froth until glossy. Two minutes, no machine. Teams and office pantries can order through wholesale.

How to get Alma Cacao in Playa Vista

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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 Playa Vista moves.

Park loops before the stand-up, and a calmer cup at your desk.

Runner with a mug of ceremonial cacao on the Ballona Wetlands boardwalk near Playa Vista
Coworkers sharing ceremonial cacao on a Playa Vista rooftop terrace
Mug of ceremonial cacao beside a laptop in morning light
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

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Questions from Playa Vista

Where can I buy ceremonial cacao in Playa Vista?

Order online and we deliver anywhere in Playa Vista. Free shipping on orders $99+, $5.95 flat under.

Is cacao a good coffee alternative?

For many people, yes. It carries far less caffeine than coffee and leans on theobromine instead, so many people find it feels calmer. Here is our full take on ceremonial cacao as a coffee alternative.

Do you deliver ceremonial cacao in Playa Vista?
Yes, to every address in Playa Vista. Free shipping on orders $99+, flat $5.95 under.
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 much should I use?
10 to 20 grams (1 to 2 tablespoons of pieces) makes a daily cup, and about 40 grams is a full ceremonial serving. Our dosing guide walks you through it.
How fast is delivery to Playa Vista?
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.

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Desk days, a calmer cup. One ingredient, from Peru to your cup.

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