Exceptional Cacao Begins with Meaningful Relationships.
We work directly with a Costa Rican family farm to craft ceremonial cacao, whole-fruit cacao, and functional cacao blends that nourish whole-being wellness, daily ritual, and authentic connection.
ROOTED IN COSTA RICA. GROWING TOGETHER.
Since 2020, we've worked directly alongside Costa Rican farming families who share our commitment to exceptional cacao, regenerative agriculture, and caring for the land.
Together, we cultivate hand-selected cacao varieties in the fertile volcanic foothills of Northern Costa Rica, where cacao grows alongside tropical fruit, spices, plantains, and native forest in a thriving agroforestry system.
Every harvest is hand-picked, naturally fermented, sun-dried, and stone-ground with extraordinary care to preserve the remarkable flavor and character of the cacao.
In 2025, we planted our own neighboring cacao farm, expanding a shared vision of regeneration, biodiversity, and long-term stewardship for future generations.
Every relationship we nurture becomes part of every cup we share.
WHY CHOOSE I.E.KAWA?
✔ Direct relationship with a Family Farm in Upala, Costa Rica
✔ Hand-selected cacao varieties
✔ Stone-ground in small batches
✔ Third-party tested for quality and purity
✔ Regenerative agroforestry
✔ Crafted with intention from tree to cup
nourish your soul with Cacao.
WHY CACAO?
Long before chocolate became candy, cacao was treasured as a nourishing food and a tradition of bringing people together.
For generations, cacao has been shared in moments of gratitude, celebration, reflection, and connection. Today, we honor that tradition by crafting exceptional cacao that invites us to slow down, reconnect, and savor life more intentionally.
