IN THE KITCHENA good cup.
No blender required.
Start with a hand whisk, the right form of cacao, and a small amount of warm liquid. Here is how to build the cup and adjust it.
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Something delicious. Something to discover.
Get to know cacao—and find one you’ll love.

A small ritual. A richer day.
THE FIELD NOTES
Find a method you can use.
Understand what goes into your cup.
IN THE KITCHENStart with a hand whisk, the right form of cacao, and a small amount of warm liquid. Here is how to build the cup and adjust it.
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BUYING WELLMeet Kokoleka Collective, a cacao maker offering plain cacao and blends with spices, flowers, or mushrooms. Here is how its six ingredient lists differ.
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ILLUSTRATION, NOT A NAMED FARMGOOD QUESTIONS COME FIRST
Understand what’s in the bag.
Know what to ask before you buy.
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MAKE ROOM FOR A GOOD CUP
Make it warm. Make it iced. Make enough to share.
The everyday possibilities are a good place to begin.

FOR THE CACAO CURIOUS
Choose by ingredients, check the source, and make your next cup your own.
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