How much do you pay your farmers?
We pay a farmgate price that is 3-8x the standard market price for “wet cacao" — well above the fair trade premium.
Other ways to enjoy cacao powder
Apparently some people in Europe have started snorting cacao powder at dance parties. The writer of this answer has tried that, twice, and decided that he vastly prefers to consume cacao the old-fashioned way–by eating or drinking it. It’s tastier that way, and less messy.
What is the cut-off time for same day shipping?
For orders to the USA or Canada, 8am Mountain Time. For orders to all other countries, 9am Ecuador time. We ship Monday to Friday excluding public holidays in USA or Ecuador.
Does your chocolate contain nuts or other allergens?
Our chocolate is produced at a factory that also handles nuts, peanuts, soy, and milk, but we do not intentionally add any of these ingredients to our chocolate.
How do you preserve heirloom cacao?
To’ak and its rainforest conservation partner Third Millennium Alliance (TMA) have embarked on a project to pull Ancient Nacional cacao variety back from the precipice of extinction. Click to read the details.
Do you ship to my country?
We ship to most countries except those which prohibit the import of foodstuffs by private individuals. Note: some countries require additional information (such as the ID number of the recipient).
Do you ship internationally?
Yes! We ship to most international destinations, with the exception of those that do not permit the import of chocolate or food products by individuals.
My chocolate/package arrived damaged, what should I do next?
First of all, we apologize if this happens. We're trying hard to shorten the supply chain from the cacao tree to you, but from time to time something unintended can occur. The good news is that every order includes complimentary worldwide shipping insurance, which covers you for damage, theft or loss. Click to view full details of how to file a claim.
How can I check my shipping status?
The easiest way is to click the "Track order with Shop" button on the checkout page or the "View your order" button in your order confirmation email. If you are having trouble feel free to contact us with your Order ID.