A New Origin: Río Samaria, Mexico

A New Origin: Río Samaria, Mexico

By Jecca Berta A Revival Cacao team member rakes beans drying in the sun. The practice of drinking cacao dates back thousands of years in Mexico. Traditions held by the Olmecs, Mayans, and Aztecs influence Mexican culture today. Yet much of the country’s cacao remains...
Todd & Elaine’s Visit to Papua New Guinea

Todd & Elaine’s Visit to Papua New Guinea

By Jecca Berta A performance in Papua New Guinea with traditional music. Todd and Elaine recently returned from a trip to Papua New Guinea, where they took part in a cocoa trade expo. The island country is working to produce fine cocoa in a way that hasn’t been done...
Summer Series Returns

Summer Series Returns

By Jecca Berta Guests are seated around a table at the factory for one of our Summer Series brunches. For the third consecutive summer, we’re turning our 16th Street factory into a sundae-filled movie theater, a storytelling stage, and home to some lively...
The Making of Our Hanami Collection

The Making of Our Hanami Collection

By Jecca Berta Each of the five bonbon varieties in the Hanami Collection has a distinctive pattern on top. We introduced our Hanami Collection in the spring of 2022. Our very first seasonal bonbon set, it was inspired by the Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival)...
The Story Behind Maya Mountain Cacao

The Story Behind Maya Mountain Cacao

By Jecca Berta Emily with cacao growers in the village of San Jose in Southern Belize’s Toledo district. Photo credit: Zotter Chocolate Maya Mountain Cacao is one of our oldest partners. We’ve been buying beans from them since 2013. Their centralized fermentation...