Ksenia Arapova
Ksenia Arapova of Cacao Space
Ksenia is an artisanal cacao maker and cacao event guide. She handcrafts her fresh ceremonial-grade cacao paste using a single, wholesome ingredient: heirloom cacao beans that are gently roasted and stone-ground in small batches.
Ksenia has always been drawn to the magic of cooking and creating in the kitchen. While staying at home with her three little kids she became experimenting in her own kitchen exploring foods that were both delicious and nourishing, wholesome for our bodies without compromising flavor and textures. She has always been an enthusiast of minimizing added sugars and generally using food as medicine and fuel. This led her to multiple online courses and even more experiments in her kitchen.
Following some of her interests she came across learning about artisanal chocolate and went deeply into this theme perfecting her skills at sourcing beans, tempering, recipe formulation and at the same time learning to work with professional chocolate stone grinders. Artisanal chocolate naturally led her to its source - Cacao and ceremonial cacao paste. She was fascinated by the rich history and traditions of Cacao all entwined with a bit of mysticism and a strong spiritual ground. She began her practices to get acquainted to this Heart Opening medicine used by centuries to improve health, uplift, increase vitality, gather people for connection and last but not least offer an amazing tool for self exploration, mindfulness and reflection.
Since then she mainly focused on handcrafting her own cacao blends, choosing the origins she enjoyed working with, and also guiding Cacao Gatherings to allow for moments of pause, stillness, openness.
She is on a mission to spread the word about cacao and give people more tools for balancing their body and mind, harmonizing from the inside out and creating a community.
Her company Cacao Space is offering handcrafted stone ground cacao paste made with one simple ingredient and in small batches. She also hosts Cacao Ceremonies that are always theme based and include gentle guided meditation and sharing circle.
What is Ceremonial Cacao?
It is more than just chocolate. Ceremonial-grade cacao is made from roasted, ground cacao beans—pure, unprocessed, and packed with powerful benefits. This whole food is rich in antioxidants, flavonoids, and anti-inflammatory compounds. It boosts your energy in a smooth, jitter-free way, fuels creativity, sharpens focus, and leaves you with an elevated sense of calm and pleasure. It was used for centuries as sacred medicine, cacao is a heart-opening ally with deep roots in ancient traditions.
Deeply passionate about sharing the magic of cacao, Ksenia offers education on its powerful health benefits and its rich roots in ancient traditions.
Through her thoughtfully guided Cacao Circles, she creates a warm, nurturing space for self-reflection, grounding, and connection.
Each gathering features a unique theme, freshly prepared cacao from diverse origins, a gentle meditation, and a supportive sharing circle. These gatherings offer a beautiful opportunity to slow down, reset, and foster a sense of belonging within community.
Whether you're seeking stillness, heart-opening connection, or a mindful ritual to re-center—Ksenia welcomes you to come as you are.
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