Brewed cacao
Brewed cacao is prepared using roasted, ground cacao beans which are the dried and fermented seeds of the cacao plant.
The brewing process is similar to coffee preparation, using methods such as French press or any other typical coffee brewing method.
Brewed cacao boasts a strong and flavorful taste, which varies depending on the strength of the roast.
Anticipate a taste slightly similar to hot chocolate made with cacao powder but without milk.
Ceremonial cacao
Ceremonial cacao is prepared from freshly harvested beans that are fermented and then dried, but not roasted. They are then turned into cacao nibs and ground into a thick paste which is molded and cooled into solid blocks.
The consumption of ceremonial cacao belongs to an ancient culture and traditions. It has been used by the people of Mesoamerica as a tool to communicate with their spirits in rituals and shamanic practices.
Ceremonial cacao has a soft aroma with floral notes and powerful earthy flavors in the end.