Bean to Bar
Whole cacao beans selected for quality, traceability, and flavor development. Available in limited lots.
Cacao grows as a fruit on trees native to equatorial regions of the world. Inside each pod are seeds surrounded by a bright, fruit-forward pulp. Through harvesting, fermentation, and drying, those seeds slowly become cacao.
Makenu offers whole cacao beans as a way to experience that process closer to its beginning, with an emphasis on thoughtful sourcing and careful selection.
Chocolate begins long before the bar.
Shop cacao beans
Pure Power. Unrefined Beauty.
These are the soul of the cacao bean — cracked, roasted, and left gloriously raw.
Our single origin cacao nibs are the powerhouse behind every bar we craft. Packed with antioxidants, minerals, and deep flavor, they bring an earthy crunch and natural energy to whatever you stir them into.
Spoon them into yogurt. Blend them into smoothies. Sprinkle them on toast, oats, or anything that needs a little edge and heart.
This is chocolate before it’s chocolate. Unprocessed. Unapologetic. Unmistakably Makenu. 5 oz bag
How these beans are sourced
Selected with intention
Cacao beans offered by Makenu are sourced through established specialty cacao supply networks that prioritize transparency, post-harvest quality, and responsible handling.
Selection typically considers:
Origin and harvest context
Fermentation and drying practices
Overall bean condition and flavor potential
From tree to transport
The cacao process
Cacao trees produce pods that grow directly from the trunk and main branches. After harvesting, pods are opened and the seeds are removed along with their surrounding pulp.
The seeds typically undergo:
Fermentation, commonly in wooden boxes, baskets, or similar vessels over several days
Drying, often on raised beds or racks, until moisture levels are reduced for storage and transport
These steps play a significant role in shaping the flavor characteristics of the cacao.
Quality evaluation
Evaluating fermentation
One common quality evaluation method in cacao sourcing is the cut test, where a sample of beans is opened to assess internal color and fermentation progress.
Cut tests are used as one of several indicators of post-harvest handling and overall bean quality.
Transport and handling
From origin to Makenu
After processing, cacao beans are typically packed in breathable sacks and transported through standard agricultural export channels.
Beans may move through multiple stages including regional collection points, ports, and domestic warehouses before arriving at Makenu.
Visit us in Atlantic Beach
Makenu
Customers are welcome to explore cacao in person at our Atlantic Beach location.
In-store, you may find:
Whole cacao beans and seasonal chocolate offerings
Café beverages and confections
Staff available to answer questions about sourcing and use
A Journey Through Cacao. This is chocolate that tells the story of where it comes from — bold, expressive, and alive with nuance.
Each bar in our 70% Single Origin collection is crafted with cacao sourced from a specific region, allowing the natural terroir of the bean to shine through. No flavors added. Just fire-roasted cacao, stone-ground to preserve the poetry of place.
Choose your origin. Let the tasting take you there:
Belize – Lush and bright, with bold fruit notes that rise and linger like a tropical sunrise. (SOLD OUT)
Dominican Republic – Fudgy and grounded, yet still tinged with berry — a deep hum with a playful finish. (SOLD OUT)
Peru – Sweet and soft with hints of graham and dried fruit — nostalgic, cozy, and comforting.
Uganda – Mellow and creamy, like a dark milk chocolate kissed by caramel and earth. (SOLD OUT)
Each origin reveals something different. What do you feel when you taste yours?
A Sweet, Soulful Crunch
This bar is for the ones who believe life is better with a little sweetness.
We take our smooth, 70% dark chocolate and top it with golden crumbles of our signature house-made toffee — buttery, crisp, and just a bit unruly. The toffee melts and cracks against the richness of the chocolate, creating a perfect rhythm of bold and bright.
It’s a bar that satisfies your sweet tooth without losing its edge — layered, textured, and impossible to forget.
Sweet Meets Bold. And Crunch Follows.
Toffee, but elevated. This trio of small-batch delights blends house-made buttery toffee with your choice of chocolate — creating contrast, balance, and pure joy in every bite.
Semi-Sweet
Dark, rich, and a little mysterious — our semi-sweet chocolate wraps around crisp toffee for a deep, satisfying contrast. The kind of treat you’ll think about long after it’s gone.
Milk Chocolate
Silky and smooth, with toasted almond slivers and crushed pecans folded in. Creamy enough to comfort, crunchy enough to keep things interesting.
White Chocolate
Buttery, sweet, and golden — the softest and most indulgent of the trio. This one's for the pure dessert lovers.
Which one will you reach for first?
Where Depth Meets Spark
This bar is a balance of contrasts — deep, rich 70% dark chocolate, kissed with delicate flakes of Maldon sea salt.
Each bite begins smooth and grounded, then surprises you — the salt awakening the flavor like sunlight on dark soil. It’s sweet, it’s savory, and it lingers just long enough to make you want more.
Crafted for those who crave the perfect in-between: bold yet bright, indulgent yet clean. A true everyday ritual.
Available in two sizes:
Large Bar: 2.4 oz / 69g
Small Bar: 1.1 oz / 32g
Deep. Bright. Beautifully Bold.
This is our darkest bar — and one of our most expressive.
Made with single origin Belizean cacao, it delivers a surprising brightness for its intensity: think dark berries, citrus edge, and a whisper of bitterness that lingers like a well-written line.
No sweetness added. No distractions. Just fire-roasted cacao, slow-ground to preserve its complexity and soul.
For the purists, the bold hearts, and anyone ready to meet chocolate at full strength.
Dried Fruit, hand dipped in 70% dark chocolate. Selection varies seasonally but will likely include mango, apricot, fig, date, and orange slices.
Bold. Textured. Alive.
Smooth meets crunch in this bar that plays with contrast — silky 70% dark chocolate layered with roasted cacao nibs for a satisfying snap and a second wave of deep flavor.
The nibs bring it back to the bean — earthy, toasted, and just a touch wild.
It’s chocolate in its elemental form: a bit rugged, totally addictive, and unmistakably real.
For those who like a little edge with their elegance.
A Little Bit of Magic in Every Bite
Tiny pieces. Big flavor. Infinite possibility.
Our Dream Drops are smooth 70% dark chocolate in snacking form — meant to be sprinkled, stirred, shared… or savored by the handful.
Toss them on your morning yogurt. Melt them into hot milk for a quick cacao moment. Drop them straight into your palm when the craving hits.
They’re dreamy, flexible, and always ready for joy.
Rustic. Refined. Irresistibly Real.
This is chocolate unbound — our bold 70% dark chocolate poured thick, broken by hand, and scattered with seasonal ingredients that crackle, crunch, and spark joy.
Each batch is unique, guided by what’s beautiful and in-season. You might find:
Dried blueberry
Tart cranberry
Pistachio pieces
Sea salt shimmer
No two pieces are quite alike — which is exactly the point.
Snap it, share it, savor it slowly.
Comfort with a Crunch
There’s something timeless about the pairing of rich dark chocolate and roasted pecans — buttery, toasty, and just sweet enough.
Our 70% dark chocolate lays the foundation: smooth, bold, and slow to melt.
Scattered across the surface, golden pecans bring warmth, crunch, and a touch of nostalgia — like the best parts of dessert and memory in one perfect bite.
A bar for fireside evenings, quiet moments, and everything in between.
Creamy. Crunchy. Completely Plant-Based.
These truffles are where comfort meets craft — a dreamy blend of almond butter, crisp rice puffs, cinnamon, and a dusting of powdered sugar, all enrobed in our rich dark chocolate.
Each bite is a little celebration: creamy on the inside, snappy on the outside, with a whisper of spice and just enough sweetness to make you close your eyes.
Hand-rolled, vegan, and wholly satisfying — this is indulgence with integrity.
Available in 4 or 8-piece boxes
Chocolate, Wrapped with Meaning
Whether it’s a thoughtful thank you, a sweet surprise, or a just-because indulgence, our curated gift bags are ready to delight — no wrapping required.
Each one is hand-packed with a mix of Makenu favorites, tailored to size and spirit.
$20 Small Gift Bag
A perfect little gesture — includes one large chocolate bar and your choice of a 4-piece truffle box or house-made toffee.
$40 Medium Gift Bag
Something to truly savor — includes a large toffee or 8-piece truffle box, a small chocolate bar, and a 5 oz pouch of dipped dried fruit.
$60 Large Gift Bag
The ultimate Makenu moment — includes our signature hot chocolate mix, two large chocolate bars, and a 5 oz pouch of dipped dried fruit.
All gift bags are seasonally curated and beautifully packaged, ready to share (or keep for yourself).
This gift bag, totaling $38, can include two large single origin chocolate bars with or without an inclusion ingredient, along with one small bar, a small toffee or truffle four pack.
This gifting option, totaling $80, will include 3 large single origin chocolate bars with or without inclusion ingredients, 3 small bars, a large Topsy Toffee option, and a 4 pack of truffles.
This option, totaling $130, will include 4 large single origin bars with or without inclusion ingredients, 3 small bars, a large Topsy Toffee, 8 pack of truffles, a selection of 4 unique filled bon-bons and a 5oz pouch of dipped fruits.
Chocolate, Wrapped with Meaning
Whether it’s a thoughtful thank you, a sweet surprise, or a just-because indulgence, our curated gift bags are ready to delight — no wrapping required.
For Retailers & Shops.
Our products are stocked in select boutiques, specialty grocers, and hospitality spaces across the U.S.
We offer a rotating collection of single-origin bars, seasonal flavors, and gift-ready packaging — along with tasting cards and storytelling assets to bring the experience to life in-store.
Perfect for:
Concept shops • Curated marketplaces • Hotels • Cafés • Independent grocers
