Hand-spun and molded construction ensures each piece is unique
Reduction firing technique creates unpredictable, artisanal color patterns
Traditional Oaxacan origin reflects Indigenous heritage and cultural practices
Porous earthenware design allows for natural airflow in chocolate preparation
Soft soap recommended for safe cleaning of porous ceramics
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Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico. Technique: Each piece is hand spun and molded. Fired twice and subjected to a reduction technique yielding its unpredictable tones. History: According to elders of Atzompa these vessels were used to drink an ancestral chocolate recipe (bitter and mostly cacao). The "popote" would be used to blow air yielding the bu