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An Unforgettable Costa Rica Adventure
Cacao Conservation Costa Rica Origin

An Unforgettable Costa Rica Adventure

By Jeff Abella

This summer, we host 40 guests on our Costa Rican Origin Adventure trip. Imagine a journey through the lush jungles of Costa Rica, a land of...

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Introducing Sierra Leone Cacao
Africa Cacao Farm Origin Sierra Leone Social Entrepenuer Sourcing

Introducing Sierra Leone Cacao

By Faraji Starks

Our commitment to Africa Deepens. With great excitement and anticipation, we are finally ready to present a new single origin cacao source that we have...

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Dominican Cacao: It's Not Just About Great Chocolate!
Cacao Conservation Dominican Republic Origin Social Entrepenuer Sourcing

Dominican Cacao: It's Not Just About Great Chocolate!

By Faraji Starks

We pay a premium price, on top of an already specialty-priced bean, for every pound of Dominican Republic’s Reserva Zorzal cacao. These beans are incredibly...

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Introducing our Cameroon Chocolate & Story Behind the Bar!
Africa Cameroon Origin Social Entrepenuer

Introducing our Cameroon Chocolate & Story Behind the Bar!

By Faraji Starks

Cameroon, Africa has been at the heart of our mission since day one. After undertaking educational-based humanitarian projects for over a decade, Moka founders, Ishan...

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Origin Story: Ethiopia Kossa Geshe Estate
Africa Farm organic Origin

Origin Story: Ethiopia Kossa Geshe Estate

By Faraji Starks

This month we've been highlighting our organic Kossa Geshe coffee from Ethiopia. As the birthplace of coffee, Ethiopia is a country that needs little introduction. Their...

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Origin Story: Dominican Republic Zorzal Cacao
Cacao Conservation Farm Origin

Origin Story: Dominican Republic Zorzal Cacao

By Faraji Starks

Dominican Republic Zorzal Cacao has made a name for themselves. Founders of Moka Origins, Ishan and Jeff, travelled to the Dominican Republic upon invitation from friend...

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Origin Story: Cameroon Mt Oku Coffee
Africa Cameroon Farm Origin Social Entrepenuer

Origin Story: Cameroon Mt Oku Coffee Part 2

By Faraji Starks

Cameroon stole our hearts. For over a decade, Moka’s founders have worked alongside communities in different parts of Cameroon, slowly developing an understanding of the...

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Breaking Ground in Cameroon, Africa
Africa Cameroon Farm Origin Social Entrepenuer Sourcing Start-Up

Breaking Ground in Cameroon, Africa

By Jeff Abella

Moka Origins co-founders Ishan Tigunait and Jeff Abella planted Moka Farms in 2015 after working with the Himalayan Institute Cameroon (a Not For Profit Organization)...

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