Within as without
Those who know me know that I have a soft spot for special and unusual things. Ultimately, that was the reason that made me set off for South America for the first time. The deep desire to discover something new and revolutionary.
It will come as no surprise to you that I also focus on these qualities in the selection of our Kakao varieties.
Selection of cocoa varieties: Inside and out
Anyone who knows me knows that I have a soft spot for the special and unusual. Ultimately, that was the reason why I set off to South America for the first time. The deep desire to discover something new and revolutionary. So it will come as no surprise to you that I also emphasize precisely these qualities when selecting our cocoa varieties. Quality before quantity.
Behind the scenes, our beans work wonders, protecting thousands of hectares of rainforests and dry forests year after year, where our trees, some of them ancient, grow and bear fruit all year round.
By paying prices that are stable and significantly higher than the Fairtrade world market price, we send out a signal. We show indigenous farming families the value of their old, endangered cocoa varieties and the importance of sustainable, biodiverse cultivation methods. Free from pesticides and herbicides and in harmony with the prevailing natural environment.
But how do we ensure that our beans meet these criteria and are as good for the world as they are for us?
Quality criteria
We have Original Beans at our side as a fantastic partner who specializes in providing the best possible support, training and assistance to local farmers. The biodiverse cultivation methods, gentle processing and climate-positive transportation of the beans are also among the specialties of this forward-looking company, along with many others.
Transparency
We always have the honor of being on site with Jan from Original Beans, visiting farming families, spending the night with them and talking to them. Highlights, such as the presentation of fine chocolate bars made from the indigenous people's cocoa, still move me to tears today. Inspiring experiences that remind me of the impact our consumption has on the entire world. You can find our cocoa adventures in South America on the blog and on Instagram.
If you choose our cocoa, you are choosing appreciation, transparency and cooperation - both internally and externally.
Piura Blanco
A massive, species-rich dry forest in northern Peru, irrigated solely by torrential Andean currents and managed by the organic cooperativeNorandino. An award-winning albino Kakao that will vibrate every cell in your body and leave your mind clear and calm.
experiencein this PDF the details of this unique bean.
Arhuaco
Traded directly with the indigenous people of Colombia's Sierra Nevada. Cultivated and harvested in deep connection with Mother Earth, always in the service of bringing together the polarities.
A cocoa with enormous symbolism, sublime and grounded - like the tribe members themselves.
Here the facts about this legendary cocoa.
Chuncho
Genetically proven to be the oldest type of cocoa on this planet. Grown in agroforestry systems and cocoa forests near Quillabamba, Perú.
Ancient tradition meets incomparable quality here. The mild, floral taste brings you a treat in your cup.
Here the facts about this legendary cocoa.
Arhuaco
Traded directly with the indigenous people of the Sierra Nevada of Colombia. Cultivated and harvested in deep connection with Mother Earth, always in the service of bringing polarities together.
A Kakao with enormous symbolism, exalted and grounded - like the tribe members themselves.
here the facts about this legendary Kakao.
You want to know what happens next?
In an entertaining narrative, you can follow the journey of one of our Kakao beans and get a feel for the process necessary for the Kakao to end up in your cup for you to sip with relish.
