Behind the scenes at our chocolate factory
In the beginning, we produced all our cocoa ourselves, from the bean to the finished cocoa mass. That meant roasting, peeling, and grinding day and night, until I, Mischa, often felt dizzy and the air in our tiny workshop at the time became thick.
Nowadays, we only produce very special varieties of cocoa from the raw bean ourselves in our workshop. These include the indigenous Arhuaco cocoa from Colombia, the Esmeraldas cocoa from Ecuador, as well as special editions like the Jolomijix cocoa from Guatemala and the Rwenzori cocoa from Uganda. We also test brand-new varieties ourselves first by processing them before handing them over to the professionals in Peru.
Our actions along the value-appreciation chain
- Climate-positive, pollutant-free transport with the shortest possible delivery routes, partly CO2-neutral with the help of cargo sailboats.
- Gentle, handmade processing by our cocoa fairies in gratitude and devotion.
- Climate-neutral and plastic-free shipping with a personal greeting message in every package.
- CO2-neutral printed materials and the integration of cocoa shells into our packaging.
- Appreciative reception and ritual use in your home.
It is rare for any cocoa to stay in our warehouse for longer than 2-3 weeks. This ensures your package is always fresh and crisp.
Imagine you are a cocoa bean...
You hang around in your fruit for up to half a year until you are finally sweet, ripe, and ready to be picked.
But what is supposed to happen to you after that?
Harvesting cocoa beans
You enter the world...
as the shell around you is cracked open with a sharp machete. You are then invited to get cozy in your fruit pulp and ferment for a few days.
If you are lucky enough to be part of our cocoa, you will be hand-picked with love from within your fruit. Finally, you will be washed and dried extensively in the sun.
Sounds like a vacation, doesn't it?
Shipping by sea
Once you are dry...
you will be packed with all your brothers and sisters into large brown sacks and sent out onto the high seas by freighter or, if possible, sailboat.
Shipping the cocoa beans can take up to 4 months before they arrive at the European port and make their way to the cocoa manufactory.
Reception at the cocoa manufactory
Finally arrived at the European port...
you make your way to me in the south of the republic. You have almost reached me!
You are carefully roasted, your shell removed and you are ground down. Don't worry, that doesn't hurt! Quite the opposite - you get to merge with all your siblings into a universal unity.
Processing of cocoa beans
From the very beginning, I, Mischa, have processed my own cacao. From roasting to peeling, grinding, and finally molding and packaging.
Now, with a great partner by my side, I only rarely get the chance to carry out these steps myself. However, I can promise you that they are done with the greatest love and dedication possible.
Packaging of your cocoa
Lovingly wrapped...
you’ll get cozy in our food-safe cardboard packaging and paper bags. Full of anticipation for the next part of your journey.
Our partner uses purely natural materials for their packaging and adhesive tape. All promotional materials can be easily disposed of in the paper recycling bin.
Shipping to your home
Sustainable and aesthetically packaged...
you now feel ready to set off. Where will you end up?
Discover our cocoa varieties
Production of our cocoa accessories
Our cacao accessories are selected according to strict criteria and sourced from the most sustainable origins for the world and humanity. I, Mischa, strive to bring you and me the greatest possible joy with every item in our shop, even those that may not be cacao.