From Roots to Ritual
Makenu Documentary
A story of origin, craft, and soulful indulgence.
Watch how it all began.
Before we ever molded a bar, we made a promise: to create something rooted in connection.
Makenu started as a spark — a conversation between two makers about flavor, place, and purpose. From a borrowed kitchen to a cacao farm in Belize to the heart of Jacksonville, this is the story of how chocolate became something more.
More than sweet. More than craft. Something soulful.
Pull up a chair. Watch the story that started it all.
What People Feel Here
“I feel like I’m walking into my best friend’s living room.”
“We knew the path forward, because we knew how to walk it.”
The chocolate is just the beginning. Makenu is a space where people gather, taste, connect, and slow down. From the café to the shop to every small-batch bar, we put our full heart into every detail.
“It’s not just chocolate — it’s a moment.”
FEATURED ORIGINS
Belize, Dominican Republic, Uganda
Belize
In the lush Toledo District, we work with Maya-centered farming communities who ferment their cacao using age-old techniques and sacred care.
Dominican Republic
A region where tradition meets innovation — farmers here cultivate cacao with deep fudgy character and bright fruit undertones. It's a core part of our single origin story.
Uganda
East Africa’s volcanic soil produces cacao with unexpected depth. Our partners here are reshaping local economies through regenerative farming and chocolate education.
