From Bean-to-Cup
In the tropical foothills of the Maya Mountains in southern Belize, our cacao is cultivated by over 300 Indigenous Mopan and Q’eqchi’ Maya families who have tended these lands for generations. Their relationship with cacao is deeply woven into daily life, ceremony, and cultural tradition.
Grown within dense jungle environments, this Criollo cacao variety holds an heirloom designation by the Heirloom Cacao Project, and thrives among native trees and diverse plant life, creating a living ecosystem where biodiversity is naturally protected. Traditional cultivation methods are passed down through generations, guiding the care of each tree with deep respect and understanding of the local ecology.
We work closely with local producers and smallholder farmers in the region, maintaining a meaningful relationship from harvest to export. This connection allows the cacao to move through the supply chain with integrity and continuity.
Beyond sourcing, we actively invest in the communities we work with. Through our Toolbank initiative in Belize, we provide essential farming equipment to local cacao farmers supporting daily work in the field, reducing physical strain, and strengthening long-term resilience for communities.
After fermentation and sun-drying at origin, the beans are carefully hand-sorted, ready for transport to the Netherlands, where they are stone-ground and prepared in small batches. Packaging is completed by a social working team, creating meaningful employment as part of the final stage of the journey.
With each cup, you are connected to the forests of Belize and the hands that have cared for this cacao across generations.
By choosing this cacao, you are supporting a supply chain rooted in mutual care, creating a ripple effect of positive change from the land and the farmers, to your cup..
🌱 Give Back to the Source
With every purchase, you contribute to our ongoing reciprocity efforts in cacao-growing regions.
Through our baby cacao tree initiative, we support the planting of new cacao trees, helping to restore land, strengthen biodiversity, and invest in the future of cacao farming communities.