{"product_id":"betena-100-pure-ceremonial-cacao-from-costa-rica","title":"Betena 100% Pure Ceremonial Cacao from Costa Rica","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBETENA IS OUR FIRST-EVER CACAO FROM COSTA RICA!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s grown in \u003cem\u003eArá\u003c\/em\u003e, which is the local indigenous name for the southern area of the country, home to the BriBri and Cabecar peoples. \u003cstrong\u003eThe growing region sits at approximately 45 meters (150 feet) above sea level.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cacao is intimately woven into their history and Cosmovision, which is related to, but distinct from, other indigenous spiritual beliefs in Latin America. They call cacao \u003cem\u003et'siru, \u003c\/em\u003eand the \u003cem\u003eT'sirutmi\u003c\/em\u003e is the figure who oversees spiritual connection with cacao in each community\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eBetena\u003c\/em\u003e is their word for \"cheers,\" and they say it before enjoying a cup of cacao together! \u003cstrong\u003eProfile: Earthy, floral aroma, notes of menthol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY IS THE PRICE DIFFERENT? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor years, the true value of ceremonial cacao has been artificially suppressed\u003c\/b\u003e. Black market resales and factory-made imitations flooded the market, driving down prices and undermining the indigenous communities who have carried cacao’s sacred traditions forward. \u003cb\u003eIn the past we tried to match those prices\u003c\/b\u003e, but as a legal food business trying to maintain our high ethics, we barely covered our operational costs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoul Lift Cacao is proud to lead a historic correction by restoring ceremonial cacao to its rightful worth. \u003c\/b\u003eThis new pricing honors the true labor, lineage, and spirit behind every seed — and helps protect the future of this sacred medicine by ensuring that Soul Lift Cacao can keep serving you and the mission. \u003ca title=\"read more on our Blog\" href=\"https:\/\/soulliftcacao.com\/blogs\/news\/the-price-of-authenticity-and-accountability-in-ceremonial-cacao\"\u003eRead more on our Blog.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur labels and branding are approved by the producers, and we have their consent to share the cacao for the betterment of humanity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET INDIA, THE MAIN REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BRIBRI AND CABECAR GROUPS WHO MAKE BETENA CACAO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EuhxfmmO4rs?si=POx6BoCG4RFZHyGz\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCacao has been considered sacred in Mesoamerica for thousands of years, long before the chocolate industry altered the original treasure. It has numerous superfood benefits, and can also deepen introspective practices like yoga and meditation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery purchase of this cacao supports indigenous people through ethical direct trade, and helps them preserve their spiritual traditions and values. For more info about us and our partners, visit our \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/soulliftcacao.com\/blogs\/pages\/sources\" title=\"sources\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSources page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIRECTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo make a drink of ceremonial cacao, finely chop the cacao. Measure 1\/4 cup ground cacao and 6-8 oz of hot water (steaming but not boiling). Mix with a blender (with caution!), handheld frother, or other agitator to fully melt the cacao. Optional: Add a dash of cayenne pepper and natural sweetener to taste. Enjoy!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCacao can also be added to smoothies, oatmeal, ice cream, and other foods. Experiment with making your own chocolates or bliss balls!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGLUTEN-FREE • VEGAN • SUGAR-FREE • SOY-FREE • NUT-FREE • GMO-FREE • PLANT-BASED • SLAVE-FREE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct of Costa Rica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients: Pure ceremonial cacao paste (Theobroma cacao)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage info: Keep in a cool, dry, dark place. Refrigeration not required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy metal content: This cacao was tested for heavy metals by a third-party laboratory and found to be in a safe range for lead as advised by the FDA, and for cadmium as advised by the EU Commission, in parts per million (ppm). \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlease also see our \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"FAQ post\" href=\"https:\/\/soulliftcacao.com\/apps\/help-center#hc-is-it-true-that-cacao-and-chocolate-can-contain-heavy-metals-have-you-had-your-cacao-tested\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFAQ post\u003c\/a\u003e on heavy metals in cacao and chocolate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*NOTE: Packaging may differ slightly from the photos here.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Some melting of cacao paste may occur during shipping. This isn’t a problem in terms of the quality of the cacao, but the shape may be different than pictured.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Color and pattern variation is natural for pure artisanal cacao. Smooth white areas are most likely the natural cacao butter. Reach out if you have any questions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Please allow up to 7 business days from the time you place your order until you need your cacao to arrive. Thanks for understanding that we cannot process expedited orders at this time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Lift Cacao","offers":[{"title":"1lb Block (16 servings)","offer_id":67783257587927,"sku":"PC-BCCP-1LB","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2lb Block (8 servings)","offer_id":67783257620695,"sku":"PC-BCCP-0.5LB","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4lb Block (4 servings)","offer_id":67783257653463,"sku":"PC-BCCP-0.25LB","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/7366\/6263\/files\/Betenahandground_8a4a0ffc-5142-4a50-8929-b94cf561d1fd.png?v=1792110841","url":"https:\/\/culturesandcommunities.com\/products\/betena-100-pure-ceremonial-cacao-from-costa-rica","provider":"Cultures and Communities","version":"1.0","type":"link"}