Ceremonial - Grade Cacao | Sourced from Peru | Australian Owned.

Our Ceremonial Cacao.

Ceremonial Grade Cacao, a sacred plant medicine cherished for centuries by indigenous cultures in the Amesoamerica, holds profound significance in spiritual growth, emotional healing, and physical well-being. Our commitment to delivering this sacred experience extends beyond borders.

At Grounded Cup, Melbourne's home for ceremonial cacao, we proudly source the finest quality from ethical and sustainable family-owned farms in Peru.Unlike conventional cocoa powder or chocolate, our ceremonial grade cacao is free from additives or chemicals. We prioritise both the environment and the well-being of farmers throughout the production process. Grounded Cup stands as a Melbourne-based, Australian-owned business, offering you a handcrafted product with natural and unique therapeutic properties.

Our dedication to seed-to-consumer transparency aligns with sustainable farming practices, ensuring that choosing Grounded Cup means supporting a conscious company. We believe in the sacredness of ceremonial cacao, fostering connections with the earth, spirit, and community.

Embark on a soulful journey with Grounded Cup, your trusted source for the best quality ceremonial cacao available in Australia. Experience the richness of essential vitamins and minerals that nourish the mind, body, and spirit, all delivered Australia-wide with care and dedication to your well-being.

Grounded Cup Ceremonial Grade Cacao


Embark on a sacred journey with our GC Ceremonial Cacao, a divine offering from the heart of the Amazon rainforest. Sourced exclusively from single-origin Criollo variety cacao beans, grown in harmony with the land and ancient traditions, this sacred elixir is a testament to our commitment to quality and sustainability.

Throughout the harvesting process, our cacao is blessed by the farmers, infusing it with positive energy and intention. The result is a 100% organic cacao, preserving its exquisite aroma, delicate flavour, and numerous beneficial properties.

Recommended for use in spiritual practices such as meditation, journaling, breath-work, cacao ceremonies, or grounding walks in nature, our GC Ceremonial Cacao Paste honours the ancient tradition of cacao ceremonies. Grounded Cup, as a Melbourne-based, Australian-owned business, proudly offers this pure and potent cacao paste, supporting your spiritual journey and nourishing your mind, body, and spirit.

Available in 250g Pre Chopped of 600g block.

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Amaru Cacao Paste

The Amaru Paste is a rare, 100% organic, single-origin ceremonial cacao with unique therapeutic properties. Hand-crafted from criollo cacao in Tocache, Peru, it is organically shade-grown and hand-selected for the best potency and quality.

The Spiral in Andean cosmovision represents the Ukhu Pacha - the world below and the connection to our ancestors, and this ceremonial paste is made in honour of the Awajun tribe.

It brings uplifting, heart-opening bliss and energizing clarity, making it perfect for use in ceremonies involving movement, breath work, dance, expression, and daily use for energy, immunity, balance, and well-being. With a strong profile of sweet and fruity flavours absorbed from the Amazonian agroforestry in which it grows, it has shown it to be potent in levels of ethanolamides (NAEs), polyphenols, and tryptophan for intense bliss, mental clarity, joy, and happiness.

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Uturunku Cacao Paste

The Uturunku by Seleno Health is handcrafted from indigenous cacao in Tarapoto, Peru, in honor of the Uturunku (Jaguar).

This rare and ancestral cacao is grown from wild trees in the area, making it a unique ceremonial cacao. The Uturunku (Quecha language - Jaguar) in Andean cosmovision represents the Kay Pacha - the natural world of the here and now, which makes it ideal for grounding and inner work.

The pods of the Uturunku are less dense and thicker-walled, resulting in less cacao per year, hence its rarity but producing a rich and complex flavour profile.

We recommend this cacao for use in ceremonies involving embodiment, trauma release, meditation, connection, and awakening, and for daily use to assist with feeling present, improving mental health, providing mental connection, and mind-body-spirit balance. The rarity and potency of the Uturunku make it a special and powerful ceremonial tool.
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Learn About Cacao

Delve into the captivating world of ceremonial cacao, exploring its rich history, myriad benefits, and diverse uses on our blog. From uncovering the ancient origins of this sacred plant medicine to discovering its profound effects on our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, our blog is a treasure trove of insights and inspiration.

Whether you're seeking to deepen your understanding of ceremonial cacao, harness its supportive qualities during your menstrual cycle, or simply indulge in its decadent flavours, we're here to guide you on your journey.

Join us as we celebrate the magic of cacao and its transformative power to nourish, heal, and uplift both body and soul.

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Thankful Reverence

Australian brand, based in Melbourne, as we embark on this journey of sharing ceremonial cacao and its transformative power, we want to acknowledge and honour the rich cultural heritage from which it originated in Mesoamerica and the Amazon rainforest. Our intention is to create a space that pays deep respect to the traditions, wisdom, and communities that have nurtured and preserved ceremonial cacao for generations. We approach our work with reverence, embracing the opportunity to adapt and create our own rituals that authentically reflect our experiences and intentions, while honouring the essence of cacao.