Cacao Medicina is a 100% Ceremonial Grade Peruvian Cacao brand founded by Fiona Teo.
This is a very special and unique blend from the Theobroma genome, combining Cacao (75%) and Macambo (25%). While many may be unfamiliar with Macambo, it is considered the albino variety of cacao, offering a creamier, smoother, and softer cup. This blend is especially suited for those who prefer a gentler cacao experience.
Fiona scoured 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.
The Macambo (Theobroma Albino), the albino version of cacao has recently gained popularity as a superfood. While it may be a newcomer in the superfood world, its reputation for enhancing cognitive function and elevating one's mood has been celebrated for thousands of year. This relatively undiscovered Amazonian superfood offers remarkable health advantages akin to those of its relative, the cacao bean (Theobroma Cacao).
As we know that cacao presents a bitter and acidic taste. Macambo, is completely different offering a luxurious, velvety texture with a gentle and sweet, feminine flavor. This combination is a perfect blend of the divine masculine & feminine.
In our work with Cacao Ceremonies, it is crucial to use cacaos 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.