Prices are Increasing from July 1, 2026

Prices are Increasing from July 1, 2026

Dear Somadosers, Before we discuss boring things, let us begin with our thrilling news: our Mexican and Solomon Islands cacaos came back into stock this week, which means that for the first time since Christmas,...
Cacao and Mother's Day

Cacao and Mother's Day

Dear Somatisers,   Our marketing agency tells us we absolutely must make all of you strongly associate Mother’s Day with Soma Cacao. They have suggested we share images of devoted children bringing their mothers Somas...
There's No Trick to Customer Service: The ABG Principle

There's No Trick to Customer Service: The ABG Principle

In our private world this week, we have been locked in a duel with a twerp company who sold us a faulty ice-bath. It’s been a lot of back-and-forth, take and no give, questioned evidence,...
Why does Soma Cacao go in and out of stock?

Why does Soma Cacao go in and out of stock?

  We are asked from time to time why our cacaos come into and out of stock. Of course the reason is occasionally us - we try to fit enough supply to meet an ever-growing...
Last Chance for Our Easter Giveaway

Last Chance for Our Easter Giveaway

Beloved Somaslurpers, The bad news is that we’ve had a couple of very last-minute medical withdrawals from this year’s Soma Easter Retreat. The good news is that we now have two free last-minute spaces! Join...
The healthiest hearts in the world?

The healthiest hearts in the world?

Beloved Somalovers,   Alistair is an unusual person, and spent an unusual gap year backpacking through Central and South America. Half-way through his gap year, he reached the Darién Gap, and had to work out...
The Science of Deluge: How Cacao Survives (and Thrives) in the Wet

The Science of Deluge: How Cacao Survives (and Thrives) in the Wet

Dear Somarafters,   Those of you who watch the news will probably have heard about the rain we’re having in Fat North Queensland. Depending on what news source you subscribe to, you will have interpreted...
Cacao, Chocolate, and the Sweet History of Valentine's Day

Cacao, Chocolate, and the Sweet History of Valentine's Day

Dear Somatines,   Valentine’s Day is here: that strange hodgepodge of Hollywood, chocolate, Portishead and dinner plans that seems to be cool one year, and deeply uncool the next.   Valentine’s Day is the world’s...
Heavy Metals, Chocolate & Cacao: Weighing in on the Media Frenzy Just to get things clear straight up: Please rest assured that all of our cacao is heavy metal safe in accordance with EU, Australian, and US regulations. We have included our latest indepen

Heavy Metals, Chocolate & Cacao: Weighing in on the Media Frenzy

A quick note before you dive in If you’re short on time, you don’t need to read this entire article. The short version:All Soma Cacao is heavy-metal safe and fully compliant with EU, Australian, and...