Our Nicaraguan cacao sources comes from producers who pays some of the highest farm gate prices in the world to their cacao farmers, working directly with over 5000 Nicaraguan families and contributing to Nicaragua's reforestation by planting over 1 million cacao and various shade trees.

Three varieties of cacao in three different regions of Nicaragua;

One cacao variety that we work with is from the Bosawás Biosphere Reserve, the second largest rainforest in the Western Hemisphere. The reserve is home to an estimated 13% of the world's known animal and plant species, including the harpy eagle, Saslaya moss salamander, jaguars, and pumas.

The second varierty is from El Tuma. Surrounded by cloud forests and mountains in the heart of Matagalpa, Nicaragua's renowned cacao region alongside the Tuma River with beautiful waterfalls and rich biodiversity. Cacao trees grow here harmoniously mixed with other fruit and nut trees and provide many ecological benefits.  

The third variety of cacao worked with is from La Dalia, Nicaragua. This cacao is found in our Heirloom Preservation 77% Dark bar and is crafted from cacao beans given the prestigious designation from the Heirloom Cacao Preservation Fund, whose work to Discover, Identify, and Preserve Rare, Endangered, Fine Flavoured Cacao is a great Inspiration to us.