{"product_id":"sacred-valley-cacao-block","title":"Sacred Valley Cacao Block — Untempered | 8 oz","description":"\u003c!-- ============================================================\n     SACRED VALLEY — UNTEMPERED CACAO BLOCK\n     Product description sections only\n     URL: \/products\/sacred-valley-cacao-block\n     ============================================================ --\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .ca-d { font-family: inherit; color: #1A1A1A; max-width: 100%; line-height: 1.7; }\n  .ca-d * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n\n  .ca-d-script {\n    font-family: Georgia, serif;\n    font-style: italic;\n    font-size: 14px;\n    color: #9C4722;\n    display: block;\n    margin-bottom: 4px;\n  }\n  .ca-d-heading {\n    font-size: 24px;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    color: #1A1A1A;\n    margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n    line-height: 1.15;\n  }\n  .ca-d-body {\n    font-size: 14px;\n    line-height: 1.75;\n    color: #3A3A3A;\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n  }\n  .ca-d-rule {\n    border: none;\n    border-top: 1px solid #E0DDD8;\n    margin: 32px 0;\n  }\n  .ca-d-rule-dark {\n    border: none;\n    border-top: 2px solid #1A1A1A;\n    margin: 0 0 24px 0;\n    width: 40px;\n  }\n\n  \/* SUMMER CALLOUT *\/\n  .ca-d-summer {\n    background: #2C4A2E;\n    border-radius: 10px;\n    padding: 24px 28px;\n    margin-bottom: 40px;\n    display: flex;\n    gap: 20px;\n    align-items: flex-start;\n  }\n  .ca-d-summer-icon {\n    font-size: 28px;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n    line-height: 1;\n  }\n  .ca-d-summer-text h4 {\n    font-size: 15px;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    color: #FAF8F4;\n    margin: 0 0 6px 0;\n  }\n  .ca-d-summer-text p {\n    font-size: 13px;\n    color: rgba(250,248,244,0.85);\n    margin: 0;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n  }\n\n  \/* FORMAT EXPLAINER *\/\n  .ca-d-format-grid {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\n    gap: 20px;\n    margin-top: 16px;\n    margin-bottom: 40px;\n  }\n  .ca-d-format-item {\n    padding: 16px;\n    border: 1px solid #E0DDD8;\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    background: #FAF8F4;\n  }\n  .ca-d-format-item h4 {\n    font-size: 11px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: 2px;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    color: #9C4722;\n    margin: 0 0 8px 0;\n  }\n  .ca-d-format-item p {\n    font-size: 13px;\n    color: #3A3A3A;\n    margin: 0;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n  }\n\n  \/* NOTES *\/\n  .ca-d-note {\n    background: #F5F0E8;\n    border-left: 3px solid #9C4722;\n    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;\n    padding: 14px 18px;\n    margin-bottom: 40px;\n    font-size: 13px;\n    color: #3A3A3A;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n  }\n  .ca-d-note strong { color: #1A1A1A; 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}\n  .ca-d-faq-a {\n    font-size: 13px;\n    color: #5A5A5A;\n    line-height: 1.7;\n    margin: 0;\n  }\n  .ca-d-faq-a a { color: #9C4722; }\n\n  @media (max-width: 600px) {\n    .ca-d-origins-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .ca-d-terroir-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .ca-d-chuncho-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .ca-d-format-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .ca-d-summer { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-d\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ① SUMMER ADVANTAGE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-summer\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-summer-icon\"\u003e☀️\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-summer-text\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eThe most ceremonial cacao you can order in summer — no compromises\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBecause the block is untempered, it doesn't need warm weather protection, gel packs, or expedited shipping in hot weather. Ships confidently year-round with less waste and no extra cost. The same rare Chuncho cacao, none of the summer stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ② WHAT IS THE BLOCK --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-script\"\u003eThe format\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"ca-d-heading\"\u003eThe same rare Chuncho cacao — in block form\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003chr class=\"ca-d-rule-dark\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ca-d-body\"\u003eThis is the same Sacred Valley Chuncho cacao — same Quillabamba origin, same farming families, same ancient genetics — in a solid block you chop yourself before preparing your cup. The flavor is identical. The experience is more intentional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ca-d-body\"\u003eFor many cacao practitioners, the act of chopping is part of the ritual. It slows you down, connects you to the raw material, and brings you into the present before the first sip. With a cacao that carries thousands of years of Incan heritage, that slower preparation feels especially fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-format-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-format-item\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eUntempered\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eUnlike chocolate bars, this block has not been tempered — the cacao butter is not stabilized. This makes it more heat-stable and less prone to melting, making it ideal for warm climates and summer shipping without extra packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-format-item\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eThe chopping ritual\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eUse a sharp knife to chop your desired amount from the block — 21g for a daily cup, 35–45g for a ceremonial serving. The chopping itself becomes part of your practice — unhurried, intentional, present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ③ FAT BLOOM NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-note\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eYou may notice a white or grayish film on the surface of your block.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is fat bloom — a completely natural occurrence when cacao butter separates slightly and rises to the surface. It does not affect flavor, quality, or safety in any way. It is simply the cacao expressing itself naturally, without additives or stabilizers. Perfectly normal, perfectly fine.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ④ WHY THIS ORIGIN --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-script\"\u003eWhy this origin\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"ca-d-heading\"\u003eThe right cacao for your ritual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"ca-d-why\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-why-label\"\u003eFlavor\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003eWarm and earthy, with notes of cinnamon, roasted nuts, and a gentle floral finish. Fuller and more grounding than fruit-forward origins — like a fireside in a cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-why-label\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003eCacao enthusiasts, ceremonial practitioners, summer orders, and those who enjoy a more hands-on, intentional preparation. The chopping ritual adds a meditative layer to your practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-why-label\"\u003eEnergy\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003eDeep, warm, and expansive — a grounding theobromine lift that settles the body and opens the mind. Ideal for meditation, breathwork, and longer practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-why-label\"\u003eSummer\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003eNo warm weather protection needed. Ships confidently year-round without extra packaging, insulation, or gel packs — our most summer-friendly ceremonial format.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ⑤ CHUNCHO VARIETY --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-chuncho\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-script\"\u003eWhat makes this origin extraordinary\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003eChuncho — possibly the genetic ancestor of all fine cacao\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #3A3A3A; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eResearchers have identified Chuncho as one of the most genetically diverse and aromatically rich cacao varieties on Earth. Its centuries of genetic isolation in the Urubamba Valley kept it unadulterated — the primary reason it is so highly sought after by specialty chocolate makers worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-chuncho-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-chuncho-item\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eAncient genetics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eClassified as its own genetic variety. Possibly the oldest and most genetically pure cacao in the world — isolated in the Urubamba Valley for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-chuncho-item\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eHigh altitude\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eGrows at 400–1,400m above sea level — nearly unheard of for cacao. The altitude gives the beans their distinctive warm, spiced character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-chuncho-item\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eHigh fat content\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eChuncho beans contain 56–58% fat — higher than most varieties. This richness creates a velvety, full-bodied cup with natural sweetness and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-chuncho-item\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eNearly lost\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eA decade ago farmers were ready to cut down their trees — paid the same price as cheap commodity hybrids. Buying Chuncho directly supports its survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ⑥ ORIGIN STORY --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-script\"\u003eThe origin\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"ca-d-heading\"\u003eFrom the Sacred Valley, Quillabamba, Cusco, Peru\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003chr class=\"ca-d-rule-dark\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ca-d-body\"\u003eSourced from small family farms in Quillabamba — a town at the gateway to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where the Urubamba River winds through the Andean foothills toward the Amazon. This was the valley the Incas traversed to trade between the mountains and the jungle. And it is here, at nearly 1,200 meters altitude, that the rare Chuncho variety has grown for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ca-d-body\"\u003eSome Chuncho trees in this valley are over 200 years old and still producing fruit. The small beans pack an outsized intensity of flavor: warm, earthy, cinnamon-forward, with roasted nut depth and a gentle floral finish that lingers. Every block you hold carries that lineage in its weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ⑦ TERROIR --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-script\"\u003eThe land\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"ca-d-heading\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; terroir\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ca-d-body\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eSourced from small family farms in Quillabamba, La Convención province, Cusco, Peru — at the gateway to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-terroir-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-terroir-cell\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eAltitude\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e400–1,400 m above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-terroir-cell\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eClimate\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eHigh jungle — warm days, cool Andean nights\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-terroir-cell\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eTerroir\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eAndean river valley, rich volcanic soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-terroir-cell\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eCinnamon, roasted nuts, warm floral finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ⑧ HERITAGE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-birthplace\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-birthplace-quote\"\u003eThe valley the Incas walked to reach the jungle — and the cacao they carried back.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Urubamba Valley — known as the Sacred Valley of the Incas — was the main corridor the Inca Empire used to travel between the high Andes and the Amazon. It was here that the \u003cstrong\u003eMachiguenga people\u003c\/strong\u003e, the ancestral inhabitants of this valley, first domesticated the Chuncho cacao variety — using its pods as currency during the height of the Inca Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBefore Spanish colonization, Cusco was the highest cacao-producing region in all of Peru. Centuries of isolation kept the Chuncho variety genetically pure. A decade ago this variety nearly disappeared when farmers were being paid commodity prices and were ready to cut their trees. The block you hold today is the result of that story continuing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ⑨ ETHICALLY SOURCED --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-script\"\u003eHonor and connection\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"ca-d-heading\"\u003eEthically sourced, directly traded\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ca-d-body\"\u003eWe work directly with small family farming communities in Quillabamba, Cusco — families who have tended Chuncho cacao trees for generations, some of which are over 200 years old. Through direct trade and premium pay well above commodity prices, we help them preserve one of the rarest and most historically significant cacao varieties on Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ca-d-body\"\u003eThere are no middlemen. Every purchase directly supports the families, the trees, and the genetic heritage that make this cacao irreplaceable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ⑩ ORIGINS NAVIGATOR --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-origins\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-origins-label\"\u003eExplore our origins\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-origins-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003ca class=\"ca-d-origin-card\" href=\"\/products\/ceremonial-grade-cacao-paste-1-lb\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-origin-name\"\u003eHigh Amazon Basin\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-origin-desc\"\u003eApproachable · Bold berry · Daily ritual\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca class=\"ca-d-origin-card\" href=\"\/products\/tropical-desert-ceremonial-grade-cacao\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-origin-name\"\u003eTropical Desert\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-origin-desc\"\u003eComplex · Fruit-forward · For explorers\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca class=\"ca-d-origin-card active\" href=\"\/products\/sacred-valley-ceremonial-grade-cacao\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-origin-badge\"\u003eYou are here\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-origin-name\"\u003eSacred Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-origin-desc\"\u003eChuncho variety · Warm \u0026amp; earthy · Traditional\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"ca-d-rule\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ⑪ ACCORDION FAQ --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-script\"\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"ca-d-heading\"\u003eSacred Valley Block — FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cbutton class=\"ca-d-faq-toggle\" onclick=\"caToggle(this)\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-q\"\u003eWhat is an untempered cacao block?\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/button\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"ca-d-faq-a\"\u003eUntempered means the cacao butter has not been stabilized through a heating and cooling process the way chocolate bars are. This makes the block more heat-stable — it softens rather than melts into a puddle — and means no warm weather protection is needed for shipping. The cacao is identical in quality and flavor to our coins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cbutton class=\"ca-d-faq-toggle\" onclick=\"caToggle(this)\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-q\"\u003eWhy is there a white film on my block?\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/button\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"ca-d-faq-a\"\u003eThat's fat bloom — a completely natural process where cacao butter separates slightly and rises to the surface. It has zero impact on flavor, quality, or safety. It's actually a sign that your cacao contains no additives or stabilizers. Perfectly normal, perfectly fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cbutton class=\"ca-d-faq-toggle\" onclick=\"caToggle(this)\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-q\"\u003eHow do I prepare the block?\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/button\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"ca-d-faq-a\"\u003eUse a sharp knife to chop your desired amount from the block — 21g for a daily cup, 35–45g for a ceremonial serving. Cover with a small amount of hot — not boiling — water, stir until smooth, add spices and your liquid of choice, then blend until velvety. The chopping itself becomes a grounding part of the ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cbutton class=\"ca-d-faq-toggle\" onclick=\"caToggle(this)\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-q\"\u003eWhy is the block better in summer?\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/button\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"ca-d-faq-a\"\u003eBecause it's untempered, the block doesn't need warm weather protection, gel packs, or insulated packaging in hot weather. It ships confidently year-round with less waste and no extra cost. Same rare Chuncho cacao, simpler shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cbutton class=\"ca-d-faq-toggle\" onclick=\"caToggle(this)\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-q\"\u003eWhat does Sacred Valley cacao taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/button\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"ca-d-faq-a\"\u003eWarm and earthy, with notes of cinnamon, roasted nuts, and a gentle floral finish. Fuller and more grounding than fruit-forward origins — the Chuncho variety naturally develops warm, spiced complexity from growing at high altitude in the Andean climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cbutton class=\"ca-d-faq-toggle\" onclick=\"caToggle(this)\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-q\"\u003eIs this the same cacao as the coins?\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/button\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"ca-d-faq-a\"\u003eYes — 100% identical. Same Sacred Valley Chuncho origin, same Quillabamba farming families, same post-harvest processing, same lab testing. The only difference is the form: a solid block you chop yourself instead of pre-formed coins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cbutton class=\"ca-d-faq-toggle\" onclick=\"caToggle(this)\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-q\"\u003eWhat is the Chuncho variety?\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/button\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"ca-d-faq-a\"\u003eChuncho is a native cacao variety found almost exclusively in the Cusco region of Peru — classified by researchers as its own distinct genetic group. It is considered one of the oldest and most aromatically rich cacao varieties in the world, and some scientists believe it may be the genetic ancestor of all fine cacao. Centuries of isolation in the Urubamba Valley kept it genetically pure and unadulterated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cbutton class=\"ca-d-faq-toggle\" onclick=\"caToggle(this)\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-q\"\u003eHow much should I use per serving?\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/button\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"ca-d-faq-a\"\u003eChop approximately 21g for a daily ritual cup. For a deeper ceremonial serving, use 35–45g. Sacred Valley is particularly well suited to ceremonial doses — its warm, grounding character deepens with intention and stillness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cbutton class=\"ca-d-faq-toggle\" onclick=\"caToggle(this)\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-q\"\u003eWill the block be available in 1 lb soon?\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/button\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"ca-d-faq-a\"\u003eYes — a 1 lb block is coming soon. Currently available in 8 oz. Join our email list to be the first to know when the larger size launches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cbutton class=\"ca-d-faq-toggle\" onclick=\"caToggle(this)\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-q\"\u003eCan I drink this every day?\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/button\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"ca-d-faq-a\"\u003eYes. Many people use Sacred Valley as their daily ritual cacao — its warm, earthy depth makes it particularly grounding for morning practices. Start gently and listen to your body. If pregnant or managing a medical condition, consult a healthcare professional before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cbutton class=\"ca-d-faq-toggle\" onclick=\"caToggle(this)\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-q\"\u003eWhy is ceremonial cacao more expensive than cocoa powder?\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ca-d-faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/button\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ca-d-faq-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"ca-d-faq-a\"\u003eSacred Valley Chuncho is one of the rarest cacao varieties on Earth — grown at extreme altitude, in an isolated Andean valley, from trees that are sometimes over 200 years old. We pay a premium above commodity prices directly to the farming families, with no middlemen. You are paying for ancient genetics, living heritage, direct relationships, and independent testing. Cocoa powder is also a fundamentally different product — heavily processed, with the cacao fat removed. Your body needs that natural fat to properly absorb cacao's beneficial compounds. This is not commodity cocoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript\u003e\nfunction caToggle(btn) {\n  var item = btn.parentElement;\n  var isOpen = item.classList.contains('open');\n  document.querySelectorAll('.ca-d-faq-item.open').forEach(function(el) {\n    el.classList.remove('open');\n  });\n  if (!isOpen) { item.classList.add('open'); }\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Cacao Adventures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47722424008930,"sku":null,"price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/5847\/7794\/files\/sacred_valley_block_cover.svg?v=1777246209","url":"https:\/\/www.cacaoadventures.com\/products\/sacred-valley-cacao-block","provider":"Cacao Adventures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}