Pure ceremonial cacao is just that – 100% dark cacao paste. You can enjoy it as is, or you make a drink with your choice of sweetener, spice, milk, or even a tea decoction. Drinking chocolate is made with the same ceremonial-grade cacao, but it's pre-ground and mixed with coconut sugar plus (depending on the flavor) herbs, spices, or extracts. We do not use flavorings ("natural" or artificial) or refined sugars.Drinking chocolates are a better option than "hot chocolate," but are also rich enough to be used for a cacao ceremony.