The Journal
Stories, insight & craft
Where cacao comes from, the people who grow it, and the culture that first drank it.
Cacao and Wellbeing: The Quiet Benefits of Good Cacao
The second half of the year begins this month, and with it a fresh chance to turn plans into action for the rest of 2026. And for those of us who love chocolate, July holds something else too. The 7th of July is World…
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Tasting Cacao: Learning to Understand Flavour
There is a quiet shift in May, as spring begins to lean towards summer. The light lingers longer, mornings arrive more softly, and the air begins to carry a quiet warmth. After…
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Cacao & Renewal: A Ritual for the Quiet Season
The turn of the year arrives quietly. After the rush of December, the light is lower, the air is colder, and the pace of the world naturally slows. Yet modern culture often treats…
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For the Love of Chocolate ...
For most of human history, cacao was never considered a sweet treat. It wasn’t an afterthought, a comfort in a cup, or something chosen at random from a shelf. It was a substance…
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