Our Passion
Consciously Crafting Magical Chocolate
Our journey began in 2009 with a seed.
The desire to produce an authentic Maya Drinking Chocolate.
A virtuous drink, that would honor its ancestral roots.
A chocolate that is inherently good for those that drink it,
and good for the Planet as well.
So, we walked, we studied, we shared, we drank, we polished,
we imagined and we crafted and we CREATED.
We fell in Love.
Highest Quality Ingredients:
CERTIFIED ORGANIC AND HEAVY METAL FREE
CEREMONIAL GRADE CRIOLLO CACAO, PANELA. MAYAN SPICES AND FLOWERS, WHOLE VANILLA BEAN
There is a reason why our first ingredient is LOVE.
We pay careful attention to every stage of production
starting with meticulous sourcing of our ingredients which is definitive in achieving the unique sensorial and flavor profile characteristic of Cacao Junajpu.
We then micro-batch our cacao using traditional Maya methods: fermenting in banana leaves, sun drying, slow roasting, stone-mill grinding, then mixing by hand with prayers.
To further preserve the distinctive flavor profile and nutritional value of our cacao, we employ a whole-bean process; no separating, no heating, conching or tempering, and of course, no chemicals, additives or preservatives!
In short, we do as little processing as possible, honoring and nurturing the ancient methods and traditions of cacao making.
~You can see the Maya Ceremonial part of our process here ~
Cacao Junajpu is made according to the Maya Sacred Calendar,
the Cholq'ij.
We do a small ceremony for each batch
based on the energy of the day, (the nawal and number)
infusing it with the wisdom, power and magic of the day.
(see "Magic" page)
Slow, low temperature Roast
We perfected our slow roast of the beans at low temperatures, (below 118˚F/45˚C) stone grind them, and then mix by hand with the spices and panela. (see below for information on Panela) That’s it! Nothing added, nothing taken away. Pure and simple!
Fresh cut Sugar Cane
Our Sweetness!
UNREFINED PANELA.
Panela is pure, unrefined cane juice, dehydrated and crystallized by evaporation with no added chemical substances. It contains all the natural goodness inherently present in sugarcane: Rich in A, B, C, D and E vitamins, and the minerals phosphorous, calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium. Sweetness that's good for you!
How to Make Your Cacao:
Just add 4 heaping teaspoons of Cacao Junajpu to Hot water or Milk. (best not to boil your cacao)
Mix using a whisk, or even better a blender, (caution when blending hot liquids!) pour into your favorite mug or cup. ENJOY!