ECP Calm — Valerian & Chamomile Chocolate

Description

Where ECP Calm Comes From

Ecuadorian Essence makes ECP Calm with Nacional cacao from Manabí, Ecuador, and four herbs used in infusions, bringing an evening ritual into a chocolate bar.
In Ecuador, herbal infusions of chamomile, linden or lemon verbena are part of daily life. The base of ECP Calm is Nacional cacao, the “Arriba” variety from the Pacific coast, grown on the equator with close to twelve hours of daylight all year. Ecuador is the world’s largest producer of fine flavor cacao, a category that represents only about 5% of global production according to the International Cocoa Organization.
ECP Calm is made in Ecuador and brought to the Washington DC area by Ecuadorian Essence, a family from Ecuador. It is not sold in national chains.

A Grand Gold Medal Chocolate

ECP Calm received the Grand Gold Medal at the Ecuador Chocolate Awards 2024, the highest distinction of the competition, making it the most awarded bar in the Ecuadorian Essence collection.
The Ecuador Chocolate Awards evaluate chocolate made with Ecuadorian cacao, and the Grand Gold Medal confirms that the herbs are added to a chocolate of the highest quality.

The Herbs Behind ECP Calm

Ecuadorian Essence combines four herbs in ECP Calm — valerian, chamomile, linden and lemon verbena — giving the bar a gentle, aromatic herbal profile.

Valerian

Valerian root has been used for centuries in evening teas in Europe and the Americas. In ECP Calm it adds an earthy, herbal depth that pairs naturally with dark cacao.

Chamomile

Chamomile is one of the most familiar evening infusions in the world. Its soft aroma rounds out the bitterness of the cacao.

Linden & Lemon Verbena

Linden flowers bring a delicate floral note, and lemon verbena — known in Ecuador as “cedrón” — adds a bright, citrusy freshness.

When to Enjoy ECP Calm

Ecuadorian Essence created ECP Calm for evening moments, after work or after dinner, so one or two squares become a signal to slow down.
ECP Calm is made without guayusa or coffee. Like every dark chocolate, its cacao naturally contains small amounts of caffeine and theobromine, so if you are sensitive to caffeine, enjoy it earlier in the evening. ECP Calm is a food, not a sleep aid or medication.

Pairings for an Evening Ritual

Ecuadorian Essence suggests pairing ECP Calm with chamomile or linden tea, echoing the herbs inside the bar, so the flavors reinforce each other.
It also pairs well with warm milk or a glass of red wine after dinner. Let one square melt slowly and notice how the herbal notes appear after the cacao. Store in a dry place at 16–18°C (below 75°F) to avoid melting.

For Hotels, Spas & Wellness Studios

Ecuadorian Essence supplies ECP Calm at wholesale pricing to hotels, spas and wellness studios in the DMV, offering an award-winning herbal chocolate with traceable Ecuadorian origin as a turndown or post-treatment amenity.
The minimum wholesale order is one wholesale box of 12 bars. Complete the “Become a Distributor” form or write to sales@ecuadorianessence.com. ECP Calm is also part of the Mood Box, with Beauty and Energy. Ecuadorian Essence ships within the United States, with delivery in 5–7 business days, and sells in person at curated markets and fairs across Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland.
Ecuadorian Essence products are foods and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always check the product label for complete ingredient and allergen information.