Casper's Connect Cacao story

You know that feeling? You order hot chocolate somewhere and it tastes too bland and sweet. Or you buy ‘ceremonial cacao’ for a ‘cacao ceremony’ with a high price, but the story remains vague and the quality unclear. This frustration became the start of a search for authentic drinking chocolate in 2018, which eventually led me to the traditional cacao families of Mexico.

Pure, traditional cocoa as it is meant to be - from the Hernandez family directly to you

The hard truth

In my search for pure cocoa, I discovered an industry at a crossroads. On one side, ‘ceremonial’ marketing hype that appropriates cultural traditions. On the other, industrial mass production that depletes tradition and fertile ground.

The 2024 cocoa crisis

This year brought the biggest challenge:

Extreme price increases
Stolen harvests
Broken promises
11 months without stock

But giving up was not an option. Pure quality deserves persistence.

The discovery

After numerous setbacks, I found what I was looking for: the Hernandez family in Mexico. Their plantation, inherited from their grandparents, still produces according to centuries-old tradition. Through intensive contact, I discovered their unique lavado technique - specially developed for drinking chocolate.

Why this is different:

100% traditional preparation process
Unique lavado technique for pure taste
Soft and creamy, with no bitter aftertaste
Directly from one traditional family
Fully traceable from plant to slice

My promise

No marketing hypes. No cultural appropriation. No social media tricks. Only pure, traditional Mexican cocoa, as it has been made for generations.

My personal mission is to revive the authentic Mexican drinking chocolate culture, as it was meant to be. Fair trade that supports local families. Good for people, animals and nature. A centuries-old tradition that endures.

Reserve your share of this new harvest

Classic Collection

€ 42

“12 traditional cocoa discs (480g) for 12 to 48 cocoa moments”

100% pure criollo cacao - the rarest and most refined variety
Hand roasted over wood fire for the characteristic smooth, creamy taste of criollo cacao
Hand washed (lavado process) for maximum purity
Direct from the Hernandez family - generations of cocoa wisdom from Mexico
Risk-free try through my personal
20-day Connect Cacao guarantee

Get the classic collection

‘Depending on your preparation method, you might find a small amount of pure cocoa particles at the bottom of your cup - the hallmark of traditional, unprocessed cocoa. While mass producers remove these valuable particles for ‘perfect’ solubility, we deliberately retain them for maximum authenticity and nutritional value. This is how Mexican cocoa has been drunk for generations.’

Core Collection

€ 72

"24 traditionele cacao schijfjes (960g) voor 24 tot 96 cacao momenten"

Save €12 - Better choice for consistent use
100% pure criollo cacao - the rarest and most refined variety
Hand roasted over wood fire for the characteristic smooth, creamy taste of criollo cacao
Hand washed (lavado process) for maximum purity
Direct from the Hernandez family - generations of cocoa wisdom from Mexico
Risk-free try through my personal
20-day Connect Cacao guarantee

get the core collection