Cacao: From the Roots of the Earth

Cacao isn’t just a flavor; it’s a feeling — a pulse that brings us back to the rhythm of the earth, to the warmth of the heart, to what’s real.

For the ancient peoples of Mesoamerica — the Mayas, Aztecs, and Olmecs — cacao was sacred.

They saw it not as a commodity but as a living bridge between the earthly and the divine.

Cacao was present in rituals of birth and death, in offerings to the gods, and in ceremonies of gratitude for rain and harvest.

It was used as currency, symbolizing abundance and respect, and was often shared in sacred gatherings to open the heart and awaken clarity.

They called it Theobroma Cacao — the food of the gods.

But it wasn’t about indulgence.

It was about reverence.

To drink cacao was to honor life itself —

to remember that the earth provides everything we need,

and that true wealth is found in connection, not possession.

Even now, cacao remains a quiet teacher.

Its roots still run deep through Central and South America, where traditional farming communities keep its lineage alive — growing in shade, in rhythm with the forest, in harmony with the cycles of the land.

At Naawa, we honor these roots.

Our cacao comes from small, conscious producers in Chiapas and Tabasco, where the spirit of the plant is still cared for with love, tradition, and respect.

Every drink, every truffle, every creation carries that lineage — a living connection to the hands, soil, and stories behind it.

Welcome to Naawa.