Cacao Medicina is a new 100% Ceremonial Grade Peruvian Cacao brand founded by Fiona Teo.
Fiona sourced cacao from Peru and connected with numerous cacao farmers until she discovered the ideal, ethical, and sustainable source. The Peruvian farmer, Luz, began cultivating cacao due to her passion for cacao ceremonies. Inspired to share this sacred plant medicine with her community, Luz initiated this small family farm.
This cacao blend comprises one of the oldest theobroma mutations, Criollo, and the commonly cultivated Trinitario, which can be found worldwide. Criollo is the most delicate cacao, renowned for its incredible flavor profile, representing less than 1% of the world's cacao harvest. Ethical Criollo cacao sources are hard to come by, as they are more challenging to cultivate than other cacao pod varieties. Working with Criollo cacao is indeed a blessing.
While Criollo offers a grounding taste profile, Trinitario boasts a more fruity flavor. When these flavors are blended together, they create a perfectly balanced taste.
In our work with Cacao Ceremonies, it is crucial to consume cacao products that are closest to the source. This deepens our connection with this ancient plant medicine. Cacao has been utilized in Mesoamerica for over 5000 years. By supporting small Peruvian farmers, we also pay homage to the lands that gave birth to the Spirit of Cacao.