Now Available at Cortez
Pure Cacao.
Nothing Added.
Nothing Added.
Raw, minimally processed seeds from the Theobroma cacao tree — bitter, earthy, and intensely alive. Packed with antioxidants, magnesium, and iron.
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Why Cacao
Not Chocolate.
Something
Better.
Something
Better.
Cacao is raw. It's the seed of the Theobroma cacao tree — harvested, dried, and minimally processed to preserve everything nature packed inside.
Unlike commercial chocolate, it hasn't been stripped of its nutrients, its bitterness, or its soul. At Cortez, we apply the same obsession we bring to coffee — sourcing only the finest and delivering pure flavor that speaks for itself.
Unlike commercial chocolate, it hasn't been stripped of its nutrients, its bitterness, or its soul. At Cortez, we apply the same obsession we bring to coffee — sourcing only the finest and delivering pure flavor that speaks for itself.
01
Highest Antioxidants on Earth
More antioxidants per gram than blueberries, red wine, and green tea combined — protecting your cells and fighting inflammation naturally.
02
Rich in Magnesium & Iron
One of the world's best plant-based sources of magnesium for heart and brain health, plus significant iron for energy.
03
Bold, Bitter, Earthy Flavor
Intense dark chocolate notes with earthy depth. Not sweet — cacao the way it was meant to be experienced, before anything was added.
04
The Cortez Standard
30 years obsessing over coffee. Now we bring that same relentless quality pursuit to every cacao seed we source.
Available In
Choose Your Form
Nibs
Crushed cacao beans — crunchy, bitter, and bold. Add to granola, yogurt, smoothies, or coffee.
Whole Bean
Raw or roasted whole cacao beans. The purest form — snack on them or grind fresh.
Powder
Cold-pressed cacao powder — smooth, rich, deeply flavored. Perfect for baking, drinks, and cooking.
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