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Ora Ceremonial Cacao Thriving Tanzania 100%

Ora Ceremonial Cacao Thriving Tanzania 100%

Weight: 227 g

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Bean to Bar

Bean to Bar

Direct-Source Cacao

Direct Sourced

This first ceremonial cacao from Africa is grown amidst the laughter and close relationships of thriving village life. Amidst extensive rice and banana crops, seven hundred certified organic farmers within the biodiverse Kilombero Valley grow cacao for Kokoa Kamili, who takes utmost care to ferment and dry the cacao to exacting standards that offer the best quality on the continent. From their farmers in Tanzania, "Asante" - this is Swahili for thank you!

This ceremonial cacao comes from 700 small (0.5-2 acre) organic family farms in the Kilombero Valley, which borders Udzungwa Mountains National Park, a spot known for its biodiversity. Their partners here are Kokoa Kamili (Quality Cacao in Swahili), and their model is inspired by our partners in Belize. In its first three years, Kokoa Kamili farmers have received the highest prices for cacao in Tanzania. The cacao from this region is exceptional as a pure dark chocolate as it has a higher cacao butter content than average, resulting in a silky smoothness.

Read more about how the cacao is grown and see photos from our Tanzania trip here.

Ingredients: Organic Cacao Beans from Tanzania

Mood: Focused, Clarifying, Uplifting

Best For: Studying and Taking Action

 

Organic-Certified Product (USDA/EU)

Organic++

Dairy Free

Dairy Free

Certified Non-GMO

Non-GMO

Peanut Free

Peanut Free

Soy Free

Soy Free

Manufactured in a facility which also processes treenuts

Trace Treenut

Organic refined sugar or alternative sweetener, and no animal products (ie defacto vegan)

Vegan+

Gluten Free

Gluten Free

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Maker

Ora Cacao

Ora Cacao makes some of the best ceremonial cacao that is pure, accessible, and easy to use. Their brand and products are their activism in response to a consumptive and exploitative chocolate industry. They have two lines of ceremonial cacao, pure 100% and enhanced cacao with mood or immune boosting ingredients.

Cacao Estate

Kokoa Kamili

Started in 2012 by friends Brian LoBue and Simran Bindra, Kokoa Kamili is one of the few African-origin cocoas which have been universally praised around the world. The team, which is based in Tanzania’s Kilombero Valley, has achieved a remarkably consistent post-harvest process, setting a standard in the region by buying wet beans at a premium and fermenting & drying them in a central location. This garners them an exceptionally fruity and rich cocoa, grown right in the nation’s Udzungwa Mountains National Park. Kokoa Kamili now works with nearly 3000 farmers in the region, all of whom get paid a premium immediately for their wet cacao, lessening their workload while also increasing their income.

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