Belize
Maya Mountain Cacao
For generations, the indigenous peoples of the southern Toledo and South Stann Creek districts of Belize have harvested cacao. Some of the earliest chocolate relics—dating as far back to 600 BC—were discovered there. And yet, despite its rich history, Belize produces a very small fraction of the world's chocolate. But we believe its native cacao has a uniquely complex flavor profile that everyone should try.
Our cacao comes directly from more than three hundred and fifty small-farm families who intercrop their cacao trees with hardwood and fruit trees. The farmers bring their beans to our export partner Maya Mountain Cacao, which was awarded an Heirloom Cacao Preservation (HCP) designation in 2014. And, in 2019, it won a Cocoa of Excellence Award, making its cocoa one of the top 20 best in the world.
