27. From Chef to Cacao King, with Jeff of the Cacao Embassy

In this episode I had the opportunity to speak with Jeff from the Cacao embassy

He is Co-owner and operations architect at the Cacao Embassy in Christchurch New Zealand.

I had heard lots about the embassy and wanted to visit while on my NZ tour last year.

It was amazing to be welcomed in with open arms and to chat with Jeff about his shift into the world of cacao and all about the Cacao Embassy and so much more.

The Cacao Embassy was started by Oonagh of The Cacao Ambassador, and you can listen to her story in Episode6!

We talked about:

Their latest blend ‘Eiru’ & their process of making blends.

How Jeff got started working with cacao after his background as a chef.

His emotional reaction to his first cacao.

How he and his wife Ngawai began working with the Cacao Embassy

Being a man joining an all women business to learn about cacao.

Visiting the Solomon Islands

The disconnect between farming cacao and the use of cacao

The Cacao Ambassador bringing that connection back

Knowing where our food comes from

Connecting with the Solomon Islanders

Running the Cacao Embassy as a family

Getting Playful with Cacao

Men connecting with and healing with Cacao

The impact of working with cacao farmers

The Cacao Ambassador & The Cacao Embassy

How Jeff feels loved by Cacao

Contact the Cacao Embassy:

https://thecacaoembassy.nz/

Instagram: thecacaoembassynz

Connect with Pania:

On instagram: lovedbycacao

Email: ⁠paniarobinson@gmail.com

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