Why we’re updating our prices: A clearer way forward

Over the past years, VAICACAO has grown into something very clear for us. This is not a commodity product meant to be rushed, accumulated, or consumed mindlessly.

It is cacao crafted to be used — regularly, intentionally, and with care.
In cups, bites, rituals, and quiet daily moments.

As our work has become clearer, we’ve chosen to align our prices with the way we actually produce:
in small batches, at a sustainable pace, without shortcuts or pressure to scale beyond what feels right.

This update is not about growth at all costs.
It’s about continuity.

What stays the same

What doesn’t change is what matters most to us:

– Direct relationships with special cacao farms across Mesoamerica
– Sustainably cultivated in agroforestry systems, offering a unique collection of cacao experiences
– Small-batch creations, crafted with a delicate and mindful artisan approach
– No standardization, no industrial shortcuts
– Cacao crafted for intentional, repeated use

Every bar, every block, every batch is still crafted with the same care  and always will be.

What is changing

What is changing is that we are clarifying the value of this work.

We are aligning our prices with a production rhythm we can sustain long-term, one that allows us to remain independent, intentional, and present at every step of the process.

This means fewer compromises, not more.

VAICACAO as a practice

When we speak about ceremonial cacao, we’re not referring to something rare or untouchable. We mean cacao crafted to support intentional, repeated use, not occasional indulgence.

When we speak about functional chocolate, we don’t mean optimized or engineered products.
We mean cacao that functions in real life:
in daily rituals, shared moments, and long-term well-being.

VAICACAO is not designed to impress once.
It’s designed to accompany you over time for a conscious healthy lifestyle.

Crafted in Sardinia

VAICACAO is crafted in Sardinia, a place known for longevity, rhythm, and balance.

This environment shapes the way we work: slower, grounded, and deeply connected to the natural pace of things.

We believe where something is made matters just as much as how it’s made.

Our commitment

We update our prices once per year and then keep them stable.

This allows us to focus on craft instead of constant adjustment,
and to continue doing this work with clarity, care, and respect for the cacao, the people behind it, and the community that chooses it.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us. 

JuanRa & Elisa
VAICACAO

Updated retail reference prices (from February 1st)

For transparency, here are the current reference prices:

Cacao Cerimoniale VAICACAO 180 g — €21,90 - ➡️ 12 portions of 15g - suggested daily serving € 1,83 per cup)
Cacao Cerimoniale VAICACAO 400 g — €45,90 - ➡️ 26 portions of 15 g - suggested daily serving (€ 1,73 per cup)
VAICACAO Functional Chocolates 30 g — €7.00
VAICACAO Nibs 150 g — €14.85

If you have any questions, please reach out, we we’d love to hear from you