From Ceremony to Production. The Same Care at Every Scale
Whether it's a one-pound pouch of ceremonial cacao or a pallet-sized bulk order, we handle it with the same attention to sourcing and the relationships with the farmers who grow it.
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Ceremonial Cacao
1 lb, 3-pack, 10-pack
Cacao Nibs
1 lb, bulk
Dark Cocoa Sugar
Cinnamon Chocolate Latte Spice
Chocolate Dukka
Cacao has been used in sacred rituals for over 3,000 years, consumed by the Maya and Aztec to sharpen focus and deepen spiritual connection. What made it powerful then is what makes it valuable now: purity and a deep respect for how it's grown and processed.
The Dominican Republic's ideal growing conditions, combined with generations-old agroforestry practices are why we source our cacao directly from small farms on the island. The result: some of the finest organic cacao in the world.
Every batch is USDA organic, regenerative, and traceable to origin. When you source from us (whether it's a 1 lb pouch or a pallet) you're getting cacao that was handled with care at every step, from pod to package.
Carefully fermented, sun-dried, and finished in small batches to develop and preserve the cacao's natural flavor, richness, and quality.
The Dominican Republic's ideal growing conditions, combined with generations-old agroforestry practices are why we source our cacao directly from small farms on the island. The result: some of the finest organic cacao in the world.
Every batch is USDA organic, regenerative, and traceable to origin. When you source from us (whether it's a 1 lb pouch or a pallet) you're getting cacao that was handled with care at every step, from pod to package.
Carefully fermented, sun-dried, and finished in small batches to develop and preserve the cacao's natural flavor, richness, and quality.
100% Pure. Nothing Added. Nothing Removed.
Ceremonial cacao isn’t just better cocoa powder. It’s cacao in its purest form — minimally processed to preserve the compounds that make it functional. Unlike commercial cocoa, which is heavily processed and stripped of much of its flavonoids and active compounds, ceremonial cacao keeps the good stuff intact.
Ceremonial cacao keeps everything intact.
The cocoa butter (the natural fat that makes up 40-50% of the bean) stays in, which is essential for bioavailability of the active compounds. No alkalization. No chemical processing. No fat extraction. The result is cacao that retains the full spectrum of naturally occurring compounds.
It’s the same traditional form of cacao used for thousands of years, and the reason it’s still valued today in wellness, hospitality, and functional beverage spaces.
Key compounds preserved:
- Theobromine: gentle, sustained energy without jitters
- Anandamide: the "bliss molecule", promotes calm and emotional openness
- Magnesium: cacao is the highest natural source
- Flavonoids: supports heart health, circulation, focus
From Ceremonial Cacao to Cacao-Infused Blends. All Traced to the Same Farms.
Ceremonial Cacao
100% pure cacao powder. Single-origin Dominican Republic. USDA organic.
Used in cacao ceremonies, wellness beverages, premium drinking chocolate, and functional formulations. The full-spectrum option for brands and buyers who want the compounds intact and a clean sourcing story behind it.
Cacao Nibs
Roasted cacao beans, cracked into pieces. Slightly bitter, deep, nutty.
The whole bean in its simplest form: roasted and ready to use. Add to granola, baked goods, smoothie bowls, or grind into your own custom cacao paste. Works for both culinary applications and product development.
Cacao-Infused Blends
Pre-blended products using the same Dominican Republic cacao:
Dark Cocoa Sugar
Cacao-infused cane sugar for baking, beverages, desserts, and cocktail rim sugar.
SHOPCinnamon Chocolate Latte Spice
Ceremonial cacao blended with cinnamon and warming spices. Ready to mix into lattes, drinking chocolate, or baked goods.
SHOPChocolate Dukka
Savory-sweet blend with cacao, nuts, and spices. Works as a dip, crust, or finishing touch for roasted vegetables and proteins.
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Custom Sourcing. High-Volume Orders. The Same Standards at Every Scale
If you're developing a product line, running a beverage program, or sourcing for production, we can handle it.We work with cafes, wellness brands, chocolate makers, cosmetic formulators, and food manufacturers to fulfill custom requirements – whether that's custom packaging, private label, or bulk shipments measured in pallets, not pounds.
What we can do
Custom drying and fermentation specs
Private label ceremonial cacao (your branding, our sourcing and production)
High-volume cacao nibs and powder
The same care that goes into a one-pound ceremonial cacao pouch goes into a pallet-sized bulk order. The farms are the same, and so are the standards.
Cacao isn't a commodity to us. It's a partnership: with the farmers who grow it and the people who use it to create something meaningful.
Whether you're preparing a single ceremonial cup or formulating a product line, you're working with cacao grown with intention and delivered with the standards we've held since day one.
— The Spice Tribe Team
