The Story Behind Mulukakao:

A Legacy of Flavor, Craftsmanship, and Community

Illustration of a Nicaraguan coffee branch with glossy green leaves and clusters of red, ripe coffee cherries alongside some unripe yellowish-green ones. Perfect for those looking to order fresh coffee beans or explore the best Nicaraguan coffee offerings.
Mulukakao means “the place of cacao,” and it’s here that our story begins. Our roots run deep in the Nicaraguan soil, where generations of farmers have cultivated the cacao and coffee beans that make our products truly special. Founded by Noel Montoya, a Nicaraguan native, and Anjie Price, a former Peace Corps volunteer from Mississippi, Mulukakao was born out of a shared passion for chocolate-making and a commitment to supporting local communities.

Our Mission:

We connect farmers to consumers through fair, direct, and transparent trade. Our mission is to create a meaningful experience for chocolate and coffee lovers by offering products that are not only delicious but also ethically sourced and sustainably produced.

Our Process:

From the fertile lands of Nicaragua to our factory, where raw cacao and coffee beans are transformed into high-quality products, every step in our process is designed to preserve the unique flavors of our ingredients. We work closely with smallholder farmers to ensure that our products meet the highest standards of quality and sustainability.

Our Values:

We believe in making a positive impact on the world, one bar of chocolate and one cup of coffee at a time.

Our Vision:

We aspire to bring the flavors of Central and South America to a global audience, offering a taste of culture and culinary creativity that’s rooted in tradition and craftsmanship.
A smiling person holds a colorful chalkboard that reads "Lugar del Cacao" in a cozy café setting. Shelves with artisan cacao and coffee products are visible in the background.
A cup of ethically sourced, organic single origin coffee with latte art sits in a white cup and saucer on a wooden table. A spoon rests on the saucer. The Mishkaao logo with floral design is visible above the cup, highlighting their commitment to quality and ethics.
A greenhouse stands beside rows of young plants growing in black pots, arranged neatly in a lush, green garden setting that echoes the quality of ethical coffee and cacao products.
Four chocolate bars in paper packaging are artfully arranged on a wooden surface, embodying the essence of artisan cacao and coffee. The packages, labeled Menta, Cappuccino, Chile, and Café, shimmer in distinct hues of green, white, red, and brown respectively.
Two hands clink chocolate smoothie cups labeled "MU KA KAO," topped with clear dome lids. In the background of greenery and a patterned wall, enjoy the rich taste of artisan cacao and coffee for a truly delightful experience.
Two men stand in an orchard. The man on the left wears a black jacket and cap, while the man on the right dons a red shirt and white cap. They smile beneath lush greenery, discussing their passion for artisan cacao and coffee cultivated with care for nature's finest offerings.
A smiling person holds a colorful chalkboard that reads "Lugar del Cacao" in a cozy café setting. Shelves with artisan cacao and coffee products are visible in the background.
A cup of ethically sourced, organic single origin coffee with latte art sits in a white cup and saucer on a wooden table. A spoon rests on the saucer. The Mishkaao logo with floral design is visible above the cup, highlighting their commitment to quality and ethics.
A greenhouse stands beside rows of young plants growing in black pots, arranged neatly in a lush, green garden setting that echoes the quality of ethical coffee and cacao products.
Four chocolate bars in paper packaging are artfully arranged on a wooden surface, embodying the essence of artisan cacao and coffee. The packages, labeled Menta, Cappuccino, Chile, and Café, shimmer in distinct hues of green, white, red, and brown respectively.
A cup of ethically sourced, organic single origin coffee with latte art sits in a white cup and saucer on a wooden table. A spoon rests on the saucer. The Mishkaao logo with floral design is visible above the cup, highlighting their commitment to quality and ethics.
Two men stand in an orchard. The man on the left wears a black jacket and cap, while the man on the right dons a red shirt and white cap. They smile beneath lush greenery, discussing their passion for artisan cacao and coffee cultivated with care for nature's finest offerings.

COFFEE, CHOCOLATE, AND A STORY

A family of three poses for a photo. A woman in a patterned purple top stands on the left, a young girl in a green shirt holding artisan cacao and coffee in the center, and a man in a green polo and cap on the right, with his arm around the girl.

Products from our Community

A partially bitten milk chocolate bar, sourced from the best cacao products online, lies next to scattered crumbs. The bar is divided into small, square sections, perfect for enjoying alongside a cup of organic single origin coffee.