Cacao and heavy metals: understanding the origins of cadmium, the analysis results for our Raíces Maya ceremonial-grade cacao, and the importance of moderation.

From Linnaeus to ancient gods, the name Theobroma cacao reveals a universe: Mesoamerican myth, colonial distortion and the return of its sacred essence. To explore this name is to enter the living memory of an ancestral master plant.

Why do some cacaos foam more than others? From the molinillo and cacao composition to the science of bubbles, discover what foam can tell us about cacao — and what it can't.