Kakao Blog

Hello you big heart!Today I want to tell you a story. It is about a Peruvian Kakao bean. Or even better: She tells you her story herself... It's dark, wet and sticky. It's tight around me. And somehow I think that's beautiful. To be surrounded by white sweet pulp. Packed side by side with my brothers and sisters. Nothing can separate us! or? One day, in January I believe, everything should change. It was a wonderfully sunny morning in the large and biodiverse dry forest of the Piura Valley in northern Peru. The morning my sweetness and maturity peaked. Finally! I've...

On the trail of the most delicious and oldest types of cocoa on earth, it is no wonder that I came across Chuncho cocoa. Located in the Urubamba Valley in the heart of Peru, this cocoa carries as much history as the Munich State Library. In addition to the fact that Chuncho cocoa is genetically the oldest cocoa on earth, this bean gives us a floral, fresh and mild taste. On my trip to Quillabamba in the Urubamba Valley, I was able to experience and feel for myself how far back the roots of this cocoa go and how anchored...

Discover Your Infinite Potential with Ceremonial Cacao - A Guide to Unleash Creativity, Reduce Stress, and Open Your Heart. Have you ever felt like there is something deeper within you that you can't quite grasp, or a greater potential waiting to be unleashed? Then you may not have fully discovered the power of ceremonial cocoa yet. Cacao is an ancient Aztec superfood that has been used for centuries to open the heart and reach higher levels of creativity, energy and consciousness. It is considered the food of the gods and can be used as a powerful tool to unlock your...

We often think of rituals as an ancient or outdated practice, but in reality, rituals are more applicable than ever in our modern lives. Far from being something that is discarded with the changing times, rituals are a timeless source of orientation and spirituality that transcends cultures and societies alike. Whether lighting a candle to mark moments of silence or taking time for reflection each morning, there are many ways we can incorporate ritual into our lives today if we choose to. So let's take a few minutes and explore the importance of rituals today - why they are important...

Meanwhile in South America… 🐒 Endless thanks go out to @jan_cacaocollector and @original_beans for saving the earth in the truest sense of the word. 🌎 By building socio-culturally integrated agroforestry systems with the indigenous population, they make possible what many people are talking about: sustainability - in many dimensions. 🌱 In gratitude, Your Misha