{"product_id":"ceremonia-de-cacao-para-dos","title":"Cacao Ceremony for Two | Cacao \u0026 Awajún Cups Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCacao Ceremony for Two · Pure cacao and Awajún ceramics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA set for sharing cacao the way it has been shared for generations in the Amazon: calmly, with intention and in good company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt brings together our Everyday Cacao, made from 100% pure cacao paste from the Peruvian Amazon, with two ceramic cups painted by hand by Awajún potters from the district of El Cenepa, Amazonas region. With their origin, the meaning of their designs and their ancestral craftsmanship, these cups are ideal companions for a cacao ceremony. Each one carries a different design with its own meaning within the Awajún tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe set includes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Everyday Cacao · Premium drinking cacao · 200 g (7 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × Awajún handmade ceramic cup · approx. 100 ml (3.4 fl oz) each · one of each design (Zigzag and Rectangles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artisans shape each piece from clay mixed with ash and with natural engobes, decorate it by hand with hair brushes they make themselves and, after firing over an open fire, seal it with yukaip resin for waterproofing and shine. Thanks to the ash, the cups are surprisingly light, almost like wood, and at the same time sturdy. With this set you support the work of Indigenous women artisans and their community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAwajún designs, called \u003cem\u003echachamamu\u003c\/em\u003e, are geometric reinterpretations of the forest, inspired by mountains, stars, water drops, plants and animals. In 2021, UNESCO recognized the knowledge and practices of Awajún pottery as \u003cstrong\u003eIntangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparing the cacao\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor each cup, heat 1 tablespoon of cacao with about 100 ml (3.4 fl oz) of water, milk or your favorite plant-based drink. Stir gently over low to medium heat until creamy. Sweeten to taste, if you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaring for the cups:\u003c\/strong\u003e suitable for hot drinks such as cacao. Hand wash with warm water and a soft cloth. Not dishwasher or microwave safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor retreats, ceremonies and businesses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed more cups for your cacao ceremonies, a retreat, a café or a restaurant? On request, we prepare larger orders in the design of your choice. Write to us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:hello@ecstaticsilence.com\"\u003ehello@ecstaticsilence.com\u003c\/a\u003e or through our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach cup is a unique handmade piece. Small variations in shape, color and line are part of its charm and authenticity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e across Peru (3–5 business days).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ecstatic Silence","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":69606733447202,"sku":"ES-SET-CACAO-2","price":179.0,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/1901\/7250\/files\/KakaoSet_73e83b00-4bac-470c-a9a4-028fade9e140.png?v=1793722452","url":"https:\/\/ecstaticsilence.com\/en\/products\/ceremonia-de-cacao-para-dos","provider":"Ecstatic Silence","version":"1.0","type":"link"}