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...
INTRODUCING OUR NEWEST ORIGIN: ECUADOR!

INTRODUCING OUR NEWEST ORIGIN: ECUADOR!

Dear Soma-slurpers, -sippers, -sniffers, and -savourers,   Nectarous news!   More than a year after we introduced our excellent Peruvian cacao, we finally have a new origin to share with you.   If that in itself...
Soma Cacao and the War on Toxic Masculinity

Soma Cacao and the War on Toxic Masculinity

  Dear Somasoldiers,   This week we write from the big smoke, where we’ve come to attend a funeral.   It’s always a shock for us to travel from our home among cane farms beside...
Why we do not participate in Black Friday Sales

Why we do not participate in Black Friday Sales

BLACK WHY DAY? Why some businesses do, why we do not.   Dear Somastars,   Alistair’s second job out of high school was at a sales company selling credit cards. On his first day, his...