Organic Guatemalan Cacao
proud distributor of Ruk’u’x Ulew
“Heart of the Earth…”
When I visited Guatemala for the first time in 2020, I had the honor of touring the facility where this very special chocolate is lovingly prepared by a collective of Mayan women entrepreneurs. The name Ruk’u’x Ulew means “Heart of the Earth” in the Mayan language Kaqchikel.
The cacao beans are sourced from a single family farm in Northern Guatemala, then transported to the facility on Lake Atitlan. The beans are roasted in small batches over a fire, shelled by hand, and then ground into paste to form blocks, as shown in the photos above. There are no other ingredients or sweeteners added. Every Indigenous person involved in the production process is paid a fair wage, with their families reaping additional support, such as free meals.
Experience this magical cacao during a retreat or ceremony with me, or purchase a half-pound block of pure cacao paste to use at home. Each block makes approximately 10-15 servings of strong drinking chocolate (recipe below). It’s also great in smoothies. Order using the form below!
What’s the difference between this cacao and regular chocolate?
Most chocolate is mass-produced using cacao that is not ethically sourced, refined sugar, dairy, soy, and other additives. It is heavily processed and heated, which destroys the psychoactive and feel-good chemicals that are naturally present in cacao. But this one is different!
Pure, minimally-processed cacao is rich in two potent chemicals:
Anandamide, the "bliss molecule." Ever notice feeling happier, comforted, and even turned on after eating chocolate?
Theobromine - In moderation, this natural stimulant improves mental clarity and focus, and increases energy and motivation.
It’s not hard to see why the ancient Mayans referred to cacao as the "food of the Gods!" Learn how to make it with this recipe!
Meet the women of Ruk'u'x Ulew and get an inside look at their cacao processing facility on majestic Lake Atitlan, Guatemala…
Ahh, cacao! Otherwise known as pure, raw chocolate! Its scientific name is theobroma cacao, meaning "food of the Gods."