Ceremonial cocoa
The cacao trees in the Guatemalan jungle are direct descendants of the trees cultivated by the Maya over 3000 years ago, and have been growing and reproducing since the years before the Spanish invasion in 1524. Less than 5% of the world's cacao production meets the high quality standards we produce on our MAYA KINGDOM farms.
Our plantations are designed as model farms for cocoa cultivation and combine ancient knowledge with state-of-the-art techniques.
Find out here what else makes our cocoa so special.
Interesting facts about Maya Kingdom Cocoa
Our cacao comes from carefully selected partners in Guatemala and the Dominican Republic – two countries renowned for their exceptional cacao profiles. We work directly with the producers and know our cacao farmers personally. This close collaboration allows us to offer only the highest quality. Maya Kingdom cacao is grown on biodiverse, regenerative plantations in harmony with nature.
Guatemala is the origin of cacao. Cacao has always been considered an important food source – as valuable as gold. It was even used as currency. Then as now, cacao is cultivated, harvested, and processed in the Guatemalan rainforest in hard and meticulous handcraft. This results in unique and exceptional cacao aromas that are incomparable. Guatemalan cacao enjoys the best reputation among chocolate lovers worldwide. In addition to high-quality cacao from our Maya Kingdom Farm, we also offer Maya Cosmos ceremonial cacao for very special occasions.
New to the cacao scene, but already indispensable, are our partners at Almarte. On 120 hectares in Los Haitises National Park, they cultivate the finest beans on a sustainable plantation. The Almarte cooperative was founded by dedicated individuals – European adventurers, local families, and communities working hand in hand towards a sustainable vision of ethically produced cacao. Now and for the future. Try cacao from the Dominican Republic, a rare specialty for true connoisseurs and all those who aspire to be.
Wir legen Wert auf ehrlichen Kakaoanbau und arbeiten nur mit persönlich bekannten Partnern, die großes Wissen und Leidenschaft für ihr Handwerk und ihre Plantagen einbringen, damit wir unser Versprechen von ausgezeichnetem Kakao einhalten können. Wir möchten die Menschen für Kakao, das wohl älteste bekannte Superfood, begeistern - deshalb bekommst Du bei uns den besten Kakao der Welt auch zum besten Preis. Nirgendwo sonst erhältst Du diese Qualität günstiger.
The classic original recipe for preparing hot chocolate – a cacao ceremony at home. Makes 1 cup.
- Separate approximately 20-25g of cocoa from the block.
- Measure ten times the amount of water (200-250ml).
- Heat to approximately 60-65 degrees Celsius. The water should boil, but not bubble.
- Add the cocoa and stir continuously over even heat until the cocoa is dissolved and the consistency is creamy.
- Add spices to taste. Honey, cinnamon, cardamom, and chili are particularly good.
Aromatic abundance
Ultimate enjoyment
Heartfelt warmth
Conscious calm
