Signature Blend vs Pure (+ Ingredients breakdown)

All KAKAO products are strictly ceremonial grade.

What is the difference between KAKAO Pure and KAKAO Signature Blend?

All KAKAO products are strictly ceremonial-grade.

KAKAO Pure is just like it sounds: it is whole cacao beans, simply ground using a stone grinder. With the Pure, you can make into your own blend at home with your own ingredients. Scroll to the bottom of this page for a recipe.

KAKAO's #1 most popular item is the Signature Blend, which was formulated in Makenzie's home in 2016 when all KAKAO production used to be in house (literally!). The Signature Blend makes your life easy - all you have to do is add 4 tbsp to 8oz hot water and blend well, ideally with a blender that is safe for hot liquids. KAKAO Signature Blend has four ingredients. Scroll through the rest of this page to read more.

The Signature Blend and Pure is offered in three varieties/strains: Chuncho (Peru), Criollo (Guatemala) and Arhuaco (Colombia). This is based on seasonality & availability. Please choose which product one calls to you intuitively, and feel free to play with the different offerings along the way. Read more about the differences here.

How to prepare KAKAO Signature Blend: