Ceremonial cacao test winner – how to recognise good quality

Is there a test winner for ceremonial cacao?

Short and honest: we don't know of a recognised comparative test that crowns a ceremonial cacao as a test winner. We don't award titles ourselves and don't claim to be a test winner. Ceremonial cacao is a niche product, and taste is a matter of taste. What tastes good to you and suits your cacao ceremony is the best choice for you.

If you find pages with the label "test winner", take a closer look: who tested it, according to what criteria, and is there a verifiable source for it? With the following points, you can compare offers yourself.

How to recognise good ceremonial cacao mass

• Pure cacao mass: Ceremonial cacao should contain only cacao, without sugar, flavourings or additives. The ingredients list will tell you straight away.
• Clear origin: Country and cacao variety should be mentioned, for example Ecuador or Peru.
• Variety and flavour profile: A good supplier describes how the cacao tastes: mild, fruity, earthy, bitter. That helps more than big promises.
• Clear origin: Country and cacao variety should be mentioned, for example Ecuador or Peru.
• Transparency: You should know who's behind the shop and how to reach them. With us, that's Jochen Petz.
• Value for money: There are suppliers who sell their cacao at very high prices – it's definitely worth comparing. With cacao from Zeremonie-Kakao.at, we don't add as much markup as other suppliers where the price per kilogramme is 100€ or higher. What matters most to us is offering top quality at fair prices and spreading cacao's heart-opening medicine around the world.

Our varieties at a glance

With us, you get pure ceremonial cacao mass from Ecuador and Peru.
All varieties cost 60,00 € per kilogramme. Here's how they differ in flavour profile:

• Sierra Ecuador: soft, mild and very fine, with pleasant bitterness, gently earthy, rounded and well-balanced. A good choice if you prefer harmony.
• Criollo Peru: Criollo is considered the most noble and rarest cacao variety in the world. The cacao is soft, elegant and multi-layered.

You'll find all varieties in the category Ceremonial Cacao.

Block, drops or wafers: which form works best?

The form doesn't change the taste, but it does change your daily routine. You cut or shave the block yourself – for many, that's part of the ritual. Criollo Drops are easy to measure and melt quickly. If you're just starting out, it's best to try one variety in the form that suits your routine.

What you need for preparation

Good cacao mass doesn't need complicated equipment: a pot, hot (not boiling) water or plant-based milk, and a bit of patience. If you'd like to make the preparation more ceremonial, you'll find the traditional Molinillo for frothing and a wooden cacao ceremony spoon in our ceremony accessories. To refine your cacao, there are various cacao blends available as powders. You'll find spices you can use for your cacao under Further information.

Frequently asked questions

Which ceremonial cacao is the best?

That depends on your taste. If you prefer something mild and balanced, Sierra Ecuador is a good starting point. Elegant and complex is Criollo Peru. There's no universally applicable winner we can honestly determine.

Is "ceremonial" a protected term?

No, we're not aware of a uniform legal definition. That's why ingredients, origin and a verifiable description from the supplier are more important than the label alone.

Do you deliver to Germany?

Yes, we ship to Austria and Germany.

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