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Keep the tablet or powder in a cool, dry place, sealed against moisture and strong smells. Stored well, it keeps for months and stays rich and aromatic.

No. It is a food — a rich cacao drink. Like coffee and chocolate, it contains a little naturally occurring caffeine-like compound, but it is not a medicine and not intended to address any condition.

From small farms in the highlands of Guatemala, where cacao has been grown for centuries. It is harvested, fermented, dried and stone-ground with minimal processing.

Break a piece of the tablet or measure a spoonful of powder into a cup, add warm water or milk, and stir, whisk or blend until smooth. Sweeten to taste and drink slowly.

Cocoa powder is usually roasted and pressed to remove much of the butter. Ceremonial cacao keeps the beans' natural butter and is stone-ground, so it is richer, less processed and brews into a thicker drink.

It is minimally processed cacao from the highlands, made into a rich drink. It is called ceremonial for the slow, mindful way it is prepared and shared — it is a food, not a medicine.