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Post-Harvest Process: The Vital Role Fermentation & Drying Play in Cacao’s Flavour.

How does a bitter, astringent seed become a fine-flavour cacao bean?
In this post, we take you behind the scenes of the post-harvest process —
fermentation and drying — where the true transformation happens.
Discover how these natural steps unlock flavour, preserve quality, and shape the potential of every product made from cacao.

https://www.cacaolife.com/post/post-harvest-process-the-vital-role-fermentation-drying-play-in-cacao-s-flavour

Homemade Chocolate Strawberries

There’s a reason chocolate-covered strawberries never go out of style.
With juicy sweetness and a rich chocolate coating, they’re elegant, effortless, and always satisfying.
Whether for someone special or just yourself, this timeless recipe proves that simple ingredients can create something memorable.
At Cacao Life, we believe chocolate moments should be celebrated — here’s one to savor anytime.

https://www.cacaolife.com/post/homemade-chocolate-strawberries

Piura White: Nature’s Secret Masterpiece

Could the world’s finest cacao really grow in the desert?
Meet Piura White — a rare and naturally pale cacao from Peru’s northern coast that’s turning heads with its unique genetics, bright flavor, and powerful story.
In this blog post, we explore how this desert-grown gem defies expectations and why preserving it means more than just protecting a bean — it’s about safeguarding culture, biodiversity, and the future of fine chocolate.

https://www.cacaolife.com/post/piura-white-nature-s-secret-masterpiece

Homemade Chocolate Frappuccino

Who says rich chocolate is just for winter?
This homemade frappuccino blends bold cacao flavor with a cool, creamy texture — the perfect summer treat.
Cacao Life Cacao Powder Maximum Butter takes this simple drink to the next level.

https://www.cacaolife.com/post/homemade-chocolate-frappuccino

Chewy Homemade Crinkle Cookies with Organic Cacao

Looking for a no-fuss recipe that still feels impressive?
These chewy, chocolatey crinkle cookies come together with simple ingredients
and the bold taste of Cacao Life.
Perfect for any occasion — or no occasion at all.

https://www.cacaolife.com/post/chewy-homemade-crinkle-cookies-with-organic-cacao

Peru: Cacao’s 10-Million-Year-Old Origin Story

Did you know cacao has roots that go back over 10 million years?
In this blog post, we explore new research that places Peru at the very heart of cacao’s ancient history—from early domestication to the trade routes that carried it across the world.
Join us as we uncover the story behind the bean.

https://www.cacaolife.com/post/peru-cacao-s-10-million-year-old-origin-story

Best Homemade Brownies with Better-for-You Ingredients

Craving something rich, fudgy, and easy to make?
These homemade brownies are made with simple ingredients and the bold, rich taste of Cacao Life Cacao Powder.
Better-for-you has never tasted this good.

https://www.cacaolife.com/post/best-homemade-brownies-with-better-for-you-ingredients

Peru: The World’s Largest Cacao Gene Bank

Did you know that Peru holds the richest cacao genetic diversity in the world?
With most cacao varieties originally coming from its rich landscapes, Peru is a living gene bank. It’s a powerful reminder of how nature’s diversity shapes our world and why it must be protected.

https://www.cacaolife.com/post/peru-the-world-s-largest-cacao-gene-bank

Cacao Origin Eco Adventure Tour 2025 with Cacao Life: Discover the origins of the Marañon and Awajun cacaos, visit co-ops and farms (where you’ll taste fresh cacao), all while taking in the geographic beauty and archaeologic wonders the northern Peruvian Andes and Amazon have to offer. Join us this July 9 – 17, 2025 for an all-inclusive journey of a lifetime.

https://www.cacaolife.com/courses-tours

Unearthing Cacao - A Lucid Chocolatier Documentary: "Adventure with us as we explore two of Peru's northern most Departments, Cajamarca and Amazonas in search of the legendary Fortunato no.4 cacao, also known as Marañon."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwIdt0kF1C8

Fresh Plaza interviews our very own Marco Fernández-Concha: "The 'superfoods' market is growing worldwide, especially after the pandemic, and above all in Europe".

https://www.freshplaza.com/north-america/article/9443412/the-superfoods-market-is-growing-worldwide-especially-after-the-pandemic-and-above-all-in-europe/