Pacific Cacao Paste
You already know what cacao does for you. What you've been looking for is somewhere local, somewhere affordable, and somewhere you can trust the quality. You've found it.
Energy Cacao is pure cacao grown by Pacific farmers, packed by hand right here in Christchurch. Pick it up from us in Waltham or have it couriered anywhere in New Zealand.
Our cacao comes from Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, grown by farmers who work with their beans from tree to block.
For generations, Pacific growers sent their harvest offshore without ever being shown what it could become. That's changing, and the cacao we stock is part of that change. The farmers behind it know their product, use their product, and are proud of what leaves their hands.
When you buy Energy Cacao, you're buying pure cacao with nothing added and nothing taken away - and you're supporting the growers directly behind it.
We pack our cacao in serving sizes that make it easy to build into your daily rhythm
Every batch is hand-packed in Christchurch, and because we pack in small batches, we're always in stock.
We've chosen ease-of-use options, so making your cup is simple from day one. Papua New Guinea cacao comes as 15g paste bars - two bars make one cup, a 30g serve, no scales needed. Solomon Islands cacao comes as a crumble - two tablespoons per cup, ready to spoon and melt.
Not sure which origin to choose?
That's what our tasting bundles for.
Each bundle gives you a taste of both - the Papua New Guinea paste bars and the Solomon Islands crumble - so you can try them side by side at home and find the one your body says yes to.
Some people land firmly in one camp. Plenty keep both on the shelf.
Cacao love notes
"Thank you for supplying such a premium product, the PNG Cacao Paste."
"Fantastic recommendation, heartfelt thanks for enabling me to support the cacao farmers and villagers."
"The beautiful packaging (especially the little PNG flag sticker) made my day."
Local pickup, find us at markets or NZ-wide delivery
Pick up in Christchurch: Collect your cacao from us in Waltham.
Find us at an event: Sample the origins in person. We bring our cacao to markets and gatherings around Christchurch.
Delivery anywhere in NZ: Order online and we'll courier it to your door.
Where can I buy cacao in Christchurch?
Right here. Energy Crystals stocks pure Pacific-grown cacao, packed locally in Waltham. You can order online for pickup or have it delivered NZ-wide.
Right here. Energy Crystals stocks pure Pacific-grown cacao, packed locally in Waltham. You can order online for pickup or have it delivered NZ-wide.
Is your cacao pure?
Yes. It's 100% cacao — no fillers, no sweeteners, no additives. Some of our blends include a little extra cacao butter for a smoother cup, but that comes from the same bean. Nothing in the block that didn't grow on the tree.
Where does your cacao come from?
Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, grown by Pacific farmers who are part of a movement to keep cacao knowledge and value in growers' hands.
How do I prepare it?
Melt your serving into hot water, whisk, and add your sweetener of choice. For our Papua New Guinea bars, two bars make one cup. For our Solomon Islands crumble, two tablespoons does it. It's that simple.
Is it affordable compared to other cacao?
That's the point. We keep our sizes practical and our prices honest, because we think good cacao should be an everyday thing, not a luxury.
Your local cacao source
No fuss, no waiting on overseas shipping, no wondering about quality. Just pure Pacific cacao, packed in Christchurch, from people who care about where it comes from.