Mexico

In the Mexican state of Chiapas lies Cacahoatán, whose name comes from Nahuatl and translates roughly as “place of cacao”. Cacao has a long history in this region, dating back to pre-Columbian times. Beyond being valued as food and drink, it also played an important role in social and religious life and was even used as a form of currency.

Our cocoa beans come from Finca La Rioja, founded by Moisés Mugüerza in 1904 and still run by his family today. Among the cacao grown on the farm is Carmelo, known for its pale beans and distinctive fruity notes with subtle hints of tobacco.