Raw Ceremonial Cacao Ecuador | Arriba Nacional

Fine Aroma Cacao from Misahuallí and Napo

Deep in the Ecuadorian rainforest grows a cacao variety that connoisseurs consider among the most distinctive in the world: Fine Aroma. Native to the Amazon, this cacao has been valued for generations by local communities. From the regions of Misahuallí and Napo comes this ceremonial paste, prized not only for its flavour but also for the care and respect with which it is cultivated and prepared.

Every step of the process is designed to preserve purity and smoothness. The beans are harvested by hand, gently roasted at low temperatures, and ground into a rich paste. By keeping temperatures low, the natural creaminess is preserved and a delicate flavour profile emerges, with warm and earthy notes. The result is a cacao that invites mindful use.

Kichwa Communities and Fair Partnerships

Fine Aroma cacao is grown by small-scale farmers and indigenous Kichwa communities on the border of Guayas and Los Ríos provinces. They receive fair prices and work within long-term partnerships that support both their families and rainforest conservation. Although this cacao does not carry an official certification label, it is cultivated without chemical fertilisers or pesticides, and every batch is tested for purity and heavy metals.

A Distinctive Origin for Your Range

Fine Aroma from Misahuallí and Napo offers something different from our Arriba Nacional and Beniano cacaos. The gentle roasting at low temperature creates a smoother, less bitter profile that appeals to customers who find raw cacao too intense. Ceremony facilitators who work with different cacao energies appreciate having this as an option alongside fully raw varieties. Browse the full Raw Cacao collection to build a multi-origin offering.