Cacao Drops - Ecuador • Arriba Nacional

Legendary Arriba Nacional cacao in an elegant, practical format that honors tradition while embracing modern convenience.

These carefully crafted cacao drops bring Ecuador's celebrated Arriba Nacional variety to your home in a form that eliminates preparation barriers. The precisely sized drops distribute evenly when melting and dissolve completely with minimal stirring—allowing you to focus on the experience rather than the preparation.

Arriba Nacional Legacy: Considered the "fine wine" of the cacao world, Ecuador's Arriba Nacional variety traces its lineage back centuries. This exceptional cacao earned its name when a Swiss chocolatier, detecting its aroma from a riverbank, asked where it came from—the answer "arriba" (upriver) became synonymous with this distinguished variety.

✧ Signature Flavor Profile Arriba Nacional presents a sophisticated flavor journey beginning with delicate floral notes that evolve into subtle fruit impressions. This gentle complexity sets it apart from more common varieties and makes it particularly suitable for both pure cacao experiences and creative culinary applications.

✧ Practical Innovation The uniform drop size eliminates the need for chopping, grating, or weighing. Each drop provides consistent portioning for recipes and beverages, while the thin disc shape promotes even, rapid melting without clumping—transforming preparation into a seamless experience.

✧ Mindful Processing Our stone-grinding method maintains low temperatures throughout production, preserving the cacao's delicate compounds. The careful processing retains the natural theobromine, anandamide, and phenylethylamine present in Arriba Nacional—elements valued for their gentle stimulating and mood-elevating properties.

✧ Single-Origin Integrity These drops contain only pure Arriba Nacional cacao—no additives, no emulsifiers, no additional ingredients. This purity allows you to experience the true essence of this remarkable variety while maintaining complete control over how you enhance or complement its natural character.

✧ Small Producer Collectives: Our Arriba Nacional cacao comes directly from Ecuadorian farming cooperatives committed to preserving this heritage variety

✧ Agroforestry Cultivation: The cacao grows alongside diverse native trees and plants, creating habitat corridors that support local biodiversity

✧ Traditional Expertise: Local farmers employ generations of knowledge in the careful harvesting, fermentation, and drying processes that develop the cacao's distinctive flavor notes

✧ Direct Trade Relationships: By working closely with producer communities, we ensure fair compensation and sustainable practices throughout the supply chain

For Morning Rituals: Melt 3-5 drops in your choice of hot liquid for a flavorful start to your day. The gentle energy from natural theobromine offers sustained focus without the sharp spike and crash associated with caffeine.

For Traditional Ceremonies: Dissolve 7-10 drops per person in hot water with minimal sweetener. Set intentions and savor slowly in a quiet environment to experience the subtle effects of this ancient plant teacher.

For Culinary Exploration: Incorporate into smoothies, raw desserts, or baking recipes. The pure Arriba Nacional profile adds remarkable depth and complexity without overwhelming other flavors—perfect for both sweet and savory applications.

⊹ Heritage Arriba Nacional variety

⊹ Stone-ground using traditional methods

⊹ Uniform drop format for consistent results

⊹ Pure single-ingredient composition

⊹ No fillers or additives

⊹ Naturally rich in beneficial compounds

Ingredients: 100% raw cacao mass* (*From organic cultivation)

Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place at room temperature, away from strong odors.

By choosing these Arriba Nacional Cacao Drops, you're experiencing one of the world's most distinguished cacao varieties while supporting the Ecuadorian farming communities who maintain these precious genetic lines and sustainable growing practices.