For chocolate aficionados, there’s a term for describing cacao that is small-batch fermented, roasted slowly, hand-peeled, and ground to be sold directly as a paste: It’s called ceremonial cacao, a nod to the cacao ceremonies performed by Olmecs, Mayans, Aztecs, and other indigenous and historical cultures in Latin America. Cacao has been used in distinct ways throughout the various cultural groups in Latin America; today, many Mayans use cacao in ceremonies like births, weddings, and other celebrations, as a way to honor the interconnectedness of life.
Soon, Portlanders will have new place to sip ceremonial cacao directly on NE MLK: Soul Lift will open a cacao cafe in
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