Cocoa

Peak Macaya Cocoa: 100% All-Purpose Excellence
 
From the rich soils of Haiti's high elevations comes our exquisite Peak Macaya Cocoa. Much like our renowned coffee, this 100% cocoa powder is ethically sourced and meticulously prepared to bring superior flavor to your kitchen.
 
This is pure, 100% All-Purpose Cocoa—free from sugars, fillers, and additives. We use the finest Organic Haitian Blue Washed cocoa beans, known for their deep color and balanced flavor profile, ensuring peak quality for all your culinary needs.
 
Your Culinary Secret Weapon
The ultimate pantry staple, our cocoa is ready for anything you dream up.
Hot Cocoa: Create a deeply decadent and soul-warming cup of hot cocoa or traditional chocolat that you can sweeten perfectly to your taste.
Baking: Elevate your brownies, cakes, and cookies with a rich, intense chocolate flavor and color.
Snacking & Dusting: Perfect for dusting truffles, adding to smoothies, or mixing into overnight oats for a healthy, satisfying chocolate boost.
 
Product Details:
Size: 1/2 lb (8 oz) Resealable Bag
Ingredients: 100% Cocoa Powder
Source: Organic Haitian Blue Washed
 
Classic Haitian Recipes
1. Chokola Peyi (Traditional Haitian Hot Chocolate)
The quintessential showcase of pure full-fat cacao. Simmered with sweet spices and evaporated milk, it creates a thick, aromatic drink.
 
Ingredients:
¼ cup (2 oz) 100% full-fat Haitian cocoa powder
2 cups whole milk, water, or a 1:1 mix
1 cinnamon stick & 2 star anise pods
½ tsp ground nutmeg or grated lime zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
Brown sugar, maple or sugar to taste
Pinch of salt
 
Instructions:
In a saucepan, bring the water/milk mixture to a simmer with the cinnamon stick, star anise, nutmeg, and lime zest for 5 minutes to infuse the spices.
 
Whisk in the Haitian cocoa powder until completely smooth, dissolved, and integrated with the liquid.
 
Stir in the, vanilla, and salt. Simmer gently on low heat for 10–15 minutes until visibly thickened.
 
Strain through a fine-mesh sieve (to catch whole spices), sweeten to taste, and serve hot.
 
2. Kremas Ak Chokola (Chocolate Coconut Kremas)
A dark, indulgent twist on the classic Haitian coconut holiday beverage.
 
Method:
Whisk the full-fat Haitian cocoa powder gently into warm condensed milk over low heat until fully dissolved and smooth.
 
Transfer to a blender and combine with coconut cream, nutmeg, cinnamon, almond extract, and fresh lime juice.
 
Blend in dark Haitian rum (such as Barbancourt) to taste.
 
Strain into a glass bottle and chill thoroughly. Serve poured over ice.
 
Broader Culinary Uses
Savory Sauces & Rubs
Caribbean Cacao Rub: Mix full-fat cocoa powder with sea salt, dark brown sugar, allspice, thyme, garlic powder, and cayenne for a complex dry rub on pork, chicken, or roasted squash.
Chili & Stew Accent: Stir 1–2 tbsp directly into long-simmered beef chili or black bean soup to deepen color and add background richness without sweetness.
 
Baking & Pastry
Fudgy Haitian Brownies: Swap standard cocoa powder for full-fat Haitian cocoa powder in brownie recipes to highlight its unique floral and fruity flavor profile.
Single-Origin Truffles: Whisk cocoa powder into warm heavy cream, butter, and sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or cane sugar) to craft intense dark chocolate truffles.
 
Breakfast & Snacks
Cacao Porridge & Akasan: Whisk cocoa powder and a dash of cinnamon into cooking oats, teff, or cornmeal porridge (Akasan) along with sweetened condensed milk.