Welcome to Cacao Insights, a platform designed to explore the essence of cacao.
Cacao Insights is a space thought and designed for sharing in-depth knowledge about pure cacao.
As rich and complex as this food is, we approach the topic from different perspectives:
from traditional cacao drinks to modern bean-to-bar chocolate.
We want to unravel what cacao has to offer, and share it in the form of articles, reviews, stories or interviews. We put our focus on its many facets usually left unseen which, for us, rightly express its beauty and potential and share our connection with people and brands that we trust.
If you feel like broadening your understanding of cacao and chocolate, you’re at the right place.
Get to know Pure Cacao
— And it might open new doors for you.
Traditionally consumed as a drink, this very pure type of cacao reemerges from diverse Mesoamerican cultures and is currently spreading throughout the world, cherished by many for providing the perfect balance between a nutritious food and a physiological & spiritual support.
What is ceremonial cacao ? Why is cacao called ‘ceremonial’ ? Find the answers following the links to our dedicated articles.
Follow the making of our Cacao Guide. We personally link up with different brands and experiment their cacaos coming from various terroirs. We share the results of those experiences in our articles, trying to grasp each cacao’s potential.
Discover different
facets of cacao beans
— And discover a whole new world of taste and effects.
As with many food, terroir, variety, climate and many other factors are involved in creating diversity amongst cacao and what it has to offer.
Learn about cacao’s nuances in our Insights section. From its craft to its health benefits. From the physiological effects it generates to its infinite panels of notes and aromas. We’ll make sure to share well-sourced knowledge and vivid stories, with the help of important cacao actors, such as farmers, bean-to-bar chocolate makers, sourcers and cacao brands.
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Cacao Guide
A guide through ceremonial cacao’s diversity. The Cacao Guide is filled with information about brands, origins, effects & flavor profiles so you can explore, understand and choose cacao based on your own needs.
Insights
Want to learn more about cacao & chocolate? Access our articles and learn about cacao’s nuances, from its making process to its different uses. Carefully sourced knowledge and vivid stories from cacao keepers.
Events & Services
Experimenting, tasting and profiling ceremonial cacao & bean-to-bar chocolate went from a passion to an expertize, leading us to grow into Cacao Sommeliers.
Browse through our services, or invite us to hold our Cacao Bar, to share about and experiment with cacao’s beauty.
Dive into Cacao
Explore articles from our different sections
Cacao Guide
Our Cacao Guide will help you to understand the differences between various ceremonial cacaos.
Each brand is given its own series of articles : presentation – cacao experiment – interview.
We established a tasting protocol in order to experiment each cacao in the same conditions.
Our purpose is to give you the opportunity to have a broad vision of the different cacaos available on the market, their characteristics and specificities.
We will constantly update this guide, so keep an eye on it!
We’re Romane & Mathieu, welcome to our very own cacao space!
From our first cup of cacao in Amsterdam —through our daily chocolate tastings— to this platform, we share a glimpse of our story and passion for cacao with you.
Enjoy wandering through Cacao Insights ♡
If you feel like it, don’t hesitate to write and connect with us!
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