THE JOURNEY

From Root to Ritual

The Makenu journey begins in the living soil of Central and South America and Eastern Africa — in cacao trees nurtured by sun, shade, and generations of wisdom.
We work directly with growers who harvest by hand, ferment with care, and dry beans under the open sky.

Each step matters.
Fire-roasting to coax out bold notes.
Stone-grinding for luscious texture.
Thoughtful pairings with fruits, florals, spices, and salts that speak to both place and imagination.

From dynamic growing regions to our workshop to your fingertips — this is chocolate meant to be felt, not just eaten.

OUR GLOBAL CACAO COMMUNITY

Where Every Bar Begins

Behind every Makenu bar is a relationship — a handshake, a shared story, a connection across cultures and climates.

We source our cacao through Uncommon Cacao, a company built on transparency in trade from farm to finished bar. We also maintain direct partnerships with growers in Belize, the Dominican Republic, and Uganda — working hand-in-hand with communities who hold generations of cacao wisdom.

These aren’t just sourcing trips. They’re soul trips.
Moments of laughter over fermentation tanks. Conversations beneath cacao trees.
Lessons in patience, precision, and respect for the land.

We believe knowing where your chocolate comes from — and who makes it possible — deepens every bite.

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.