Hawaii represents 1% of the global cacao production in the world and although introduced in the 1800s it was never really a tree that was seen as having commercial value at the time. Growing takes 3 plus years to bear a product so sugarcane and coffee were faster commodities.
Of this 1% we represent a smaller portion of this Hawaii diaspora being the only indigenous makers that come from a cacao lineage that follow the old traditions of deep relationship.
The cacao planted in our farm comes from beans that were blessed and brought to the islands as a gift to the King of the islands representing some of the first initial plantings of cacao.
1- Hawaiian cacao represents 1% of the global cacao production and is home to the costliest beans in the world.
2- We represent 1% of that focusing on REAL ceremonial cacao made by INDIGENOUS people. No other ceremonial cacao coming from Hawai'i is made by indigenous lineage holders.
3- We Pay LIVING WAGES. We buy direct from farmers and pay $13-$17 per pound of fermented dried beans which is at least 900% more up to 1600% more than the global average.
4- Made from PASTE not powder.
5- We carry on an ancient tradition handed down to us SINCE 1600 BCE
6- Single FARM tree to bar HANDMADE in CEREMONY FOR CEREMONY
7- Proceeds go to land restoration, indigenous elders, growing food for the local community, animal rescue, first nation sovereignty efforts, and subsidizing/free access to teachings for indigenous students.