We are an ethical eco-friendly social enterprise who source & help global cacao farmers get a fair price for their cacao beans. We value the farmers and work closely with them.
The founder of Raw Cacao Goddess is Deanna Smith, who is currently based in London, England. She begun her research into the tremendous health benefits of cacao. 

She will soon be launching her own exclusive bean to bar handmade single origin cacao collection which is directly sourced from organic farmers who grow rare high quality and rare cacao beans. Deanna is currently developing her own unique cacao collection which will also include: cacao related health products, cosmetics, cacao tea and cacao coffee as well as Ceremonial cacao!

The Cacao Ceremony is a simple ritual, which can be easily replicated and is suitable for people of all walks of life. Cacao is a bean which grows on trees native to Central and South Americas. It’s said to be a “superfood” as a portion contains more antioxidants than blueberries. It also contains iron, calcium, and magnesium which the body needs to maintain balance. In addition, Cacao is a notable source of flavonoids, which help support the cardiovascular system. Furthermore, Cacao contains theobromine, a bitter alkaloid similar to caffeine thought to boost moods and energy.

The history of chocolate can be traced from Mesoamerican civilization. They were the first to cultivate the cacao plants in the tropical rainforests of Central America. Anthropologists have found that chocolate was produced by pre-Olmec cultures lining present-day Mexico as early as 1900 B.C. The procedure included fermentation, roasting and grounding the cacao beans into a paste which was later mixed with water, vanilla, honey, chilli pepper and other spices to brew a frothy chocolate drink.

Painting by Julia Speights