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.

As within as without.


Who knows me, knows that I have a weakness for special and unusual. Ultimately, this 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 these are the qualities I focus on when selecting our v varieties. Quality over quantity.


Behind the scenes, our beans work wonders, protecting thousands of square meters of rainforests and dry forests year after year, where our trees, some of them ancient, stand and bear fruit year-round. 


By paying prices that are stable and significantly above the Fairtrade world market price, we send signals. We show the indigenous farming families the value of their old, endangered Kakao varieties and the significance of sustainable, biodiverse cultivation methods. Free of pesticides, 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? 


We don't. Because we have Original Beans as a fantastic partner at our side, who specializes in providing the best possible care, training and support to local farmers. The biodiverse cultivation methods, gentle processing and climate-positive transport of the beans are also among the specialties of this forward-looking company, among many others. Here you can find information about their seal standard and their quality criteria for Kakao beans. Over here you can see the positive impact of their work on nature and people in numbers, in their Chocolate Foodprint.



Dipped in myself.


We had the honor of being on site with Jan from Original Beans, visiting farm families, staying overnight with them and speaking to them. The highlight was the presentation of fine chocolate bars, which were created from the Kakao of the indigenous people, to these same people. An inspiring experience that reminded me of the impact our consumption has on the entire world. You can find our cacao adventures in South America on the blog and on Instagram.


If you choose our cacao, you choose appreciation, transparency and cooperation - inside and outside.


Here are our current cacao varieties.


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.

Kakao Mischa Kakaoproduktion
Kakao Mischa Kakaoproduktion

Arhuaco

Direkt gehandelt mit den Indigenen der Sierra Nevada Kolumbiens. Kultiviert und geerntet im tiefen Verbund mit Mutter Erde, stets im Dienste der Zusammenführung der Polaritäten.

Ein Kakao mit enormem Symbolismus, erhaben und geerdet - wie die Stammesmitglieder selbst.

Hier die Fakten zu diesem sagenumwobenen Kakao.

Chuncho

Genetisch nachgewiesen, die älteste Kakaosorte dieses Planeten. Angebaut in Agroforstsystem und Kakaowäldern bei Quillabamba, Perú.

Uralte Tradition trifft hier auf unvergleichliche Qualität. Der milde, blumige Geschmack bringt dir den Hochgenuss in deine Tasse.

Hier die Fakten zu diesem sagenumwobenen Kakao.

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.