Ancestral Cacao Workshop in Ronda – Cacao Preparation and Ritual｜Spain

Enjoy a hands-on workshop to learn how to prepare healthy ceremonial cacao from scratch in the heart of Ronda. Guided by Agostina, founder of Sumay Cacao, you'll learn the entire process: selecting and grinding the paste, proportions, hydration, temperature, emulsification, and serving.
We'll work with pure cocoa from Peru and Ecuador, a food rich in antioxidants, magnesium, and natural energy, ideal for taking care of the body and promoting well-being. You'll explore combinations of spices and aromas to achieve a balanced, creamy, and aromatic cup.

We'll start with a brief introduction to ceremonial cacao —its origin, varieties, ethics, and differences from cocoa powder or chocolate— and then move on to the practical side: utensils, timing, texture, and flavor adjustments. If the participants wish, they can take part in preparing a guided recipe, and we'll taste it together, comparing results and nuances.

The workshop takes place at Sumay Cacao, Calle Pozo 9, Bajo, 29400 Ronda. Meeting place and end point: the same shop. Duration is approximately 2 hours. Includes all materials, cacao, spices, water, and a digital and physical recipe book to recreate at home.

Recommended for ages 12 and up, groups of 4 to 12 people. It is held from Monday to Friday in the afternoons. An immersive experience for cacao and chocolate lovers, facilitators in training, and curious travelers who want to combine technique, history, health, and respect for the plant, as well as enjoy a different activity.