Ka kā wā 100% Cacao + Kawakawa

Mauri Rich Cacao + Kawakawa is a sacred blend of 100% pure Pacific cacao and the healing wisdom of Aotearoa rongoā.

Crafted from 100% pure Pacific cacao and infused with kawakawa — one of Aotearoa’s most revered native plants — this 500gm round is designed to support your daily ritual with depth, intention, and integrity. Each batch is stone-ground and slow-crafted to preserve the full spectrum of cacao’s natural oils, flavour, and energetic potency.

Known as a plant of courage and fortitude, kawakawa has long held significance within te ao Māori as a protector, healer, and heart medicine. The heart-shaped leaves symbolise strength in times of challenge, inviting us to move fearlessly in the present while softening into trust, release, and restoration. Traditionally used to support digestion, circulation, inflammation, and overall well being, kawakawa offers both grounding and gentle activation — holding the paradox of being both a stimulant and a relaxant.

Infused with sacred karakia, this cacao carries a grounding presence — a gentle invitation to return to yourself, to your breath, and to the rhythm of Papatūānuku. The deep, earthy richness of pure cacao meets the peppery warmth of kawakawa, creating a bold and nourishing cup that steadies the mind, supports the body, and opens the heart.

Perfect for daily drinking, ceremony, or sharing within your whānau and community, this block allows you to work with cacao as a living practice — one that nourishes the body, steadies the nervous system, and strengthens connection to self, whenua, and wairua.

You will be able to make a minimum of 20 cups from this 500gm round.

This is cacao in its most honest form — strong, simple, deeply supportive, and rooted in the wisdom of the whenua.

Our Kawakawa is hand harvested using tikanga from the Otago Peninsula and Banks Peninsula. 

Please note: Kawakawa is a natural blood thinner and stimulant. Use with care if taking Warfarin, Aspirin, or some mental health medications. Not recommended during pregnancy. Some people may be allergic to kawakawa. Please seek professional advice if unsure, especially if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication.