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Cacao Nibs Sierra Nevada • Arhuaco Colombia | Premium Ceremonial Grade
Ceremonial Cacao
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Raw Cacao "Jaguar Siembra" - Sierra Nevada Colombia • 500g | Premium Ceremonial Grade
Ceremonial cacao from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the "Heart of the World" - grown by the indigenous Iku community following spiritual principles passed down for thousands of years. This 500-gram bar is produced through regenerative agriculture and direct trade, with reforestation and cultural preservation at its core. - ideal for making ceremonial cacao more accessible. Now at a special price.
€59.63
Jaguar Siembra Cacao 500g - Arhuaco Sierra Nevada Grown with Spiritual Intention
This ceremonial cacao comes from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, a unique mountain range in northern Colombia known as "the Heart of the World". The world's highest coastal mountain - rising 5,600 meters directly from sea level - contains every climate zone from tropical heat to permanent snow. According to the local Tayrona communities, this micro-ecosystem supports the balance of the entire Earth's ecosystem. The cacao is cultivated by the Iku, one of four indigenous communities who have lived here for thousands of years as spiritual guardians of Mother Earth.
The Iku cultivate according to the Law of Origin - a system attuned to the rhythms of the moon, stars, and natural energies. Before and during the growing season, they perform spiritual payments: rituals where they offer stones, shells, and other sacred materials to nourish the earth before it nourishes us. This cacao therefore carries not just flavor, but the intentions and prayers of its growers.
Key features: Ceremonial quality from Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Grown by Iku community using regenerative principles. Direct trade and fair pricing. Supports reforestation and cultural preservation. Organic and following permaculture principles. Climate-positive through tree certificates. 500-gram bar.
Sierra Nevada: The Heart of the World
The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is a natural pyramid with a snow-capped peak - millions of years old and unique as the highest mountain directly at the sea. The area is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site, with a network of ecosystems that maintains the Earth's natural balance. Four indigenous communities (including the Iku and Arhuaco) protect this area and carry the responsibility of preserving the spiritual balance of the planet. They are seen as humanity's elder siblings, holding valuable knowledge about living in harmony with nature.
Around the Sierra runs the Black Line - a ring of interconnected sacred sites that together define the territorial order. This line connects rivers, springs, valleys, mountain peaks, and snow with each other and with the infinite universe. Each sacred area has an ecological function and contains rules for human life on Earth, focused on balance and harmony with nature.
Regenerative Agriculture and Direct Trade
★ Permaculture principles
The cacao grows in mixed food forests following permaculture principles: Earth Care, People Care, Fair Share. This method combines traditional Tayrona knowledge with modern insights in regenerative agriculture. Deforested areas are restored through community-based food production that protects soil, biodiversity, and cultural heritage.
★ Jaguar Siembra project
Jaguar Siembra is a nonprofit organization working toward food and climate resilience in the Sierra Nevada. By purchasing this cacao, you support reforestation projects and the preservation of indigenous cultural heritage. The long-term goal: protecting over one million people from hunger and poverty by creating 10,000 food forests and planting 8 million trees. Consumers finance farming families directly and share both harvests and risks.
★ Beyond fair trade
Trade is direct, transparent, and promotes self-determination within the Iku community. For each bar sold, cacao trees are planted. This makes the cacao climate-positive and contributes to ecosystem restoration.
Use and dosage
For ceremonial use: 30-42 grams per person. Grate or break the cacao into small pieces and melt slowly in 200-250ml warm water or plant-based milk (below 80°C). Stir until smooth. Add spices if desired: cinnamon for sweetness, cayenne for warmth, cardamom or vanilla for fragrance. Due to the cane sugar, this batch is slightly sweeter than standard ceremonial cacao - you'll need less additional sweetening. Drink slowly, preferably in a quiet moment or during meditation. For daily use: 20-30 grams is sufficient. The cacao works in a grounding, opening, and profound way - ideal for inner reflection.
Ingredients
Ceremonial cacao - pure and unprocessed.
Approximately 90% organic cacao mass (Theobroma cacao), 10% sugar
Origin: Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C, away from direct sunlight. The bar may soften in warmth due to the cacao butter content - this is normal. With proper storage, the cacao keeps for at least a year.
Specifications
- Net weight: 500 grams
- Form: Bar
- Origin: Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia
- Grown by: Indigenous Iku community
- Composition: approximately 100% cacao mass,
- Growing method: Regenerative agriculture, permaculture
- Grown without pesticides and synthetic fertilizers
- Trade: Direct trade with Iku community
- Impact: Climate-positive through tree certificates
- Suitable for: Cacao ceremony, meditation, daily use
- Supports: Jaguar Siembra reforestation project
What is the Jaguar Siembra project and how does this cacao support it?
Jaguar Siembra is a nonprofit organization working toward food and climate resilience in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. For each bar sold, cacao trees are planted, making the cacao climate-positive. The long-term goal is creating 10,000 food forests and planting 8 million trees to protect local communities. Read more in our blog about the journey of cacao from bean to bliss.
Who are the Iku and how do they cultivate this ceremonial cacao?
The Iku are one of four indigenous communities in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, which they consider the Heart of the World. They cultivate cacao according to the Law of Origin, a system attuned to the rhythms of the moon, stars, and natural energies. Before each growing season, they perform spiritual rituals to nourish the earth before it nourishes us.
How does Jaguar Siembra cacao differ from other ceremonial cacao?
This cacao contains approximately 90% cacao mass and 10% cane sugar, making it slightly sweeter than standard ceremonial cacao so you need less additional sweetening. The spiritual intention with which the Iku community cultivates the cacao is unique: each batch carries the prayers and intentions of the growers. Compare the different cacao varieties on our blog.
- Reference
- CACCOLBL500
- Origin
- Colombia
- Specials
- Ceremony Tools
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