Cacao has deep roots in Bahia—both botanically and culturally. Our beans are grown using the traditional cabruca system:
A near-natural agroforestry that protects biodiversity and preserves the rainforest. We work with the Cabruca cooperative , an association of smallholder families who have been working with the forest for generations, not against it. All processing steps – from fermentation to packaging – take place in the region . This way, the entire value chain remains local, and you get a product with provenance, signature, and responsibility.
Manufacturing & Crafts
Será cocoa is carefully handcrafted from harvest to packaging.
Our 100% organic beans undergo nine steps, ensuring consistent quality from seed to your cup.
The production process is divided into two stages: first, the cocoa is harvested, opened, fermented, and dried. These steps all take place outdoors, where weather conditions have a direct impact on the cocoa:
1. Cabruca-style cocoa cultivation
Our cacao grows in the cabruca system: under the natural shade of large rainforest trees. This traditional cultivation method from southern Bahia protects biodiversity and preserves the ecosystem. The trees are cared for entirely by hand – mindfully, sustainably, and in harmony with nature.
2. Harvesting & opening the cocoa fruits
Only ripe cocoa fruits are harvested by hand – twice a year. Using machetes, we open the fruits directly on the plantation and carefully remove the seeds with their sweet and sour pulp. This step determines the quality and freshness of the final cocoa mass.
3. Fermentation under banana leaves
The fresh cacao seeds are fermented in wooden boxes lined with banana leaves for seven days, turned daily. This fermentation is essential: it breaks down bitter substances, develops aromas, and creates the basis for the full-bodied flavor of our cacao.
4. Drying on Barcaças
After fermentation, the beans are dried in the open air – on wooden platforms with
From roasting the beans to the finished cocoa block...
5. Gentle roasting of the beans
The dried cocoa beans are slowly roasted at low temperatures. This artisanal process enhances the delicate flavors and preserves valuable ingredients such as antioxidants.
6. Peeling the cocoa beans
After roasting, the beans are shelled. This step, often performed by hand, is important for obtaining pure cocoa nibs, which form the basis of high-quality cocoa.
7. Grinding the nibs with stone mills
The cocoa nibs are ground in traditional stone mills for at least 24 hours. This slow processing preserves the flavors and ensures a velvety texture of the chocolate mass.
8. Tempering the cocoa
The liquid cocoa mass is tempered through controlled cooling and heating. This process stabilizes the cocoa butter crystals and gives the chocolate its characteristic shine and perfect break.
9. Pouring into molds – the finishing touches
Finally, the tempered chocolate is poured by hand into individual molds. After cooling, unique bars are created that reflect the authentic taste of southern Bahia's cacao.
Why Cocoa
Unsweetened raw cacao is considered a true superfood because it is exceptionally nutrient-rich. It's bursting with vitamins, minerals, and bioactive plant compounds.
- Theobromine – Gentle Energy: Cocoa contains theobromine, a natural alkaloid that provides a mild, long-lasting energy boost without causing nervous restlessness. It can promote cerebral circulation and lift mood.
- Magnesium – Nerves and Regeneration: As an excellent source of magnesium, cocoa relaxes muscles, supports nerve and heart function, and has an antispasmodic effect. It can therefore contribute to stress reduction and promote regeneration.
- Antioxidants – Cell Protection: The flavonoids abundant in cocoa have strong antioxidant effects. They protect cells from free radicals, promote blood circulation, and support the heart and blood vessels.
- Iron & Zinc – Blood Formation & Metabolism: Cocoa powder provides iron, which is important for red blood cell formation and oxygen transport, as well as zinc, which supports numerous enzymes and metabolic processes. Together, these trace elements promote a healthy energy balance.
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Wellness & Mindfulness
Learn more in the magazineCocoa is rich in nutrients for body and mind. It contains theobromine, which gently promotes alertness and relaxation, magnesium for muscle function and relaxation, and flavonoids (antioxidants) that strengthen circulation and the cardiovascular system. These "happy molecules" (anandamides) also enhance well-being.
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Sports & Endurance
Learn more in the magazineCocoa provides valuable magnesium and nutrients that are especially helpful after intense training. After a tough workout, cocoa provides the body with optimal magnesium and promotes rapid, natural recovery – thus helping to prevent cramps.
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Women & Cycle
Learn more in the magazineCacao affects the body and soul. For women, pure cacao can act as a "natural medicine": It relieves menstrual-related discomfort and transforms the cycle into a powerful, more conscious time. Cacao has also been part of heart-opening rituals for centuries.
Our 200g pack is a wonderful gift to yourself or a loved one to start welcoming cocoa into your everyday life.
200g Será organic cocoa
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€23,00 - Regular price
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€23,00 - Unit price
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€11,50 per 100g
For professional rituals and ceremonies we offer our Circle Set for Facilitators:
A complete set with a 450 g Será cocoa pack, the cocoa spice mix and the Brazilian smoked Breu Branco .
This allows facilitators to provide an entire group with our high-quality cacao and make their ceremonies effective.
Será Circle Set with Cocoa
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€69,00 - Regular price
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€75,00 - Sale price
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€69,00
Organic certification:
Our cocoa is certified organic .
The Brazilian Instituto Biodinâmico (IBD) verifies and confirms compliance with strict organic standards (IBD is the largest Brazilian certification body and IFOAM-accredited).
We also comply with EU organic guidelines and carry the EU organic logo. No pesticides or chemicals – for a healthy world.
Our company in Germany is also organic certified by the organic certification body: ÖkoP Zertifizierungs GmbH with the code number DE-ÖKO-037.
Examination & Purity:
Independent laboratory analyses (BAV Institute) confirm our quality promise.
The nutritional analysis per 100 g shows:
Approximately 637 kcal of energy, 56.6 g of fat (including 35.0 g saturated fat), 13.6 g of protein, 15.2 g of fiber, and only about 1.2 g of sugar. Our cocoa also contains important minerals and is free from added sugar, dairy products, or additives.
Heavy metals:
The measured values (e.g. cadmium 0.16 mg/kg, nickel 7.0 mg/kg) are well below the EU limits, so our cocoa can be enjoyed without any concerns.
Complete laboratory data are available upon request.
