Tropical Desert Ceremonial Grade Cacao
A vibrant and tropical profile with bright notes of passion fruit, mango, and a hint of citrus.
- 1 ingredient: ceremonial cacao only
- Independently lab‑tested for heavy metals; always below Prop 65
Sourced from the Morropón region on Peru’s northern coast, this cacao comes from an area known for its warm, dry conditions and a harvest season that runs strong from January through May. The result is a steady, reliable supply of fresh beans with consistent quality. Producers choose this origin for its dependability and the recognizable character that Piura cacao has developed over years of careful cultivation.
Why you’d choose this origin
- Flavor: A vibrant and tropical profile with bright notes of passion fruit, mango, and a hint of citrus.
- Use case: great for morning or daytime ceremonies, creative work, gentle focus.
- Energy: smooth, theobromine-led lift without coffee jitters.
How to use?
- 1. Add 4 cacao coins (or 21 g chopped cacao) to a cup and cover with a bit of hot water.
- 2. Wait 45-60 seconds, stir. This is your cacao base.
- 3. Add ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, white pepper, and honey (optional). Mix.
- 4. Add 6 oz of water or milk (hot or cold), then stir or blend.
- 5. Enjoy — play with the spices and make it your own.
Directly sourced from small family farms on the northern coast of Peru, in Morropón, Piura.
Cacao from One of the World’s Rare Tropical Deserts
From Peru’s northern coast comes one of cacao’s most unexpected homes - the Sechura Desert, a rare tropical coastal desert shaped by Pacific winds and minimal rainfall.
Here grows white cacao, a prized native genetic expression known for its pale beans and luminous flavor.While most cacao thrives in rainforest humidity, Piura’s arid climate creates something entirely different:
Bright citrus. Natural sweetness. Clean, elegant finish.
Where the Amazon speaks in depth, the desert speaks in light.
This isn’t just contrast — it’s resilience.
When you drink Tropical Desert cacao, you taste one of the rarest expressions of native cacao, shaped by sun, wind, and survival.
Ethically Sourced
We work directly with small farming families deep in the Amazon. Through hands-on training, equipment, and premium pay, we help them elevate quality and preserve traditional post-harvest methods.
This allows us to offer cacao from regions with the highest genetic diversity on Earth — wild strains packed with nutrients, vibrant flavor, and unmistakable authenticity.
Let customers speak for us
Never to late too start a journey
Love these! Will be buying more from this brand
Very nice coins, taste is great with a little ginger, cardamom, white pepper, honey and frothed cream!
Just tried the High Amazon paste (was using a powder previously) and the difference is night and day. So much flavor and body, more like a fine coffee. Immediately ordered a larger bag! Love that they test for heavy metals. Will try their other variety next. What a treat from a business with excellent practices.
I am very much enjoying this cacao in my coffee. It gives me a nice energy boost and is quite tasty.
Just started adding this ceremonial cacao to my daily routine. I'm loving it. Sometimes I have 3 discs with hot water and milk, adding cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and pepper. Delicious. Other days, I drop a discount or 2 into my coffee. I'm hooked.
All the types of cacao I've tried from cacao adventures have been excellent, but tropical desert is my favorite.
It's the best cacao I've ever tried. It's very fruity and unique; you can definitely taste the tangerine and brown sugar notes.
I love that cacao adventures uses original strains of chocolate originating from specific regions, and that they test for heavy metals.
Cacao adventures has been the best ceremonial cacao I've tried! I tried Keith's, Cacao, which is one of the biggest names in ceremonial cacao, but it was honestly bland compared to cacao adventures.
Highly recommend this company 👍
I have recently bought a few items from cacao adventures and I can say it truly the best.
Not only the quality of the products, but the customer service too.
I received a personal note, even thou I was not concerned with the delivery, that’s truly caring about your customers and I really appreciated. Thank you!
As a chocolate lover I wasn't sure where to start, so I ordered this sample pack and was very pleased. The shipping was lightning quick, the packaging was gorgeous, and thank you for the explanations and the recipe. It was so helpful! There's something for everyone here. I like the unmilked chocolate because it was still very pure and healthy compared to all the sugary milk chocolate out there. The next level was probably my favorite, but the unsweetened ceremonial cacao was still delicious and I actually mixed some of each at times and other times I did just pure samples, blending them in hot macadamia nut milk with a little bit of nutmeg. Really yummy way to get healthy chocolate benefits!
Cannot tell yet if the wafers are helping. I am enjoying them daily and hoping Cocoa Adventures will provide some of the benefits advertised.
Tropical Desert White Cacao – FAQ
Tropical Desert cacao is grown in Piura, Peru — a rare tropical coastal desert ecosystem. This region produces white cacao, a prized native genetic expression known for its pale beans and naturally bright, citrus-forward flavor. Growing cacao in desert conditions is unusual, which makes this origin exceptionally distinctive.
White cacao is known for its lighter, cleaner profile. Expect bright citrus notes, natural sweetness, and a smooth finish. It’s less heavy than rainforest cacao and often described as uplifting and elegant.
It is a very rich, we joke that it is a cacao with a lot of personality. Definitely has some natural bitterness and it has a presence but it's definitely a favorite for a lot of explorers Just get ready to try it because it's intense.
Tropical Desert cacao grows in dry coastal desert soils, producing a bright, citrus-forward flavor.
High Amazon Basin cacao grows in humid rainforest soils, producing deeper berry and chocolate tones.
Both are native Peruvian strains - shaped by different terroirs.
Yes.
Our Tropical Desert cacao is minimally processed, unsweetened, non-alkalized, and crafted at origin in Peru. It retains the natural cacao butter and active compounds of the whole bean, making it ideal for ritual-style preparation.
Ceremonial cacao contains small amounts of caffeine but is primarily rich in theobromine — often experienced as a gentle, sustained lift without the sharp spikes of coffee.
Many explorers use it as a coffee alternative.
Yes.
Every production lot is independently tested for:
- Lead (Pb)
- Cadmium (Cd)
- Salmonella
We publish our lab results for full transparency.
For a daily ritual: 21g
For a stronger ceremonial serving: 35–45g
If you’re new to cacao, start with a smaller amount and increase gradually.
Many people enjoy Tropical Desert as part of their daily ritual, especially those seeking a smoother alternative to coffee. Start gently and listen to your body.
If pregnant or managing a medical condition, consult a healthcare professional before use.
This is not commodity cocoa.
We work directly with farmers in Piura and pay a premium above New York commodity reference prices — without middlemen.
You are paying for:
- Native white cacao genetics
- Rare desert terroir
- Direct trade relationships
- Small-batch production
- Third-party testing
This is cacao preserved — not industrialized.
Cacao contains natural cacao butter and can soften in warm temperatures. If melting occurs, allow it to return to room temperature - quality and safety are not affected.
This origin is ideal for:
- Coffee drinkers transitioning to cacao
- Those who prefer lighter, fruit-forward flavors
- Morning rituals
- Creative sessions
- Alcohol-free gatherings
It’s bright. Intense. Refined.
Because this cacao is sourced from one of the world’s rare tropical desert ecosystems, crafted at origin, and backed by transparent third-party testing.
No middlemen. No additives. No shortcuts.
Just native white cacao - shaped by sun and survival.
