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Diverse Mexico
Diverse Mexico
Retracing Our Steps and Introducing A Direct Trade Coffee
Moka Origins
Feb 24, 2021
Chocolate Swirl Banana Bread
Chocolate Swirl Banana Bread
A quick and easy, endlessly riffable chocolate banana bread recipe.
Coral Lee
Feb 10, 2021
Moka Origins Café at Cedar Valley Medical Specialists
Moka Origins Café at Cedar Valley Medical Specialists
Cedar Valley Medical Specialists provide world class medical care in Waterloo, Iowa and work hard to achieve the best patient and family…
Moka Origins
Jan 20, 2021
Moka Origins Cafe At Camp IHC
Moka Origins Cafe At Camp IHC
As a camp known for its prestigious reputation and high quality standards, Camp IHC never cuts corners when it comes to delivering the…
Moka Origins
Jan 20, 2021
5 Years in Cameroon
5 Years in Cameroon
Updates from Jeff Abella and the Moka Origins Team
Moka Origins
Aug 4, 2020
Perception is Reality, Even in Chocolate
Perception is Reality, Even in Chocolate
As the bean-to-bar chocolate market grows, the ubiquity of sustainable and ethically produced chocolate ease the good practices of making…
Fatima-Zohra Hakam
Jun 23, 2020
Impact of COVID-19 on Africa’s Cacao and Coffee Producers
Impact of COVID-19 on Africa’s Cacao and Coffee Producers
Today, the 15th of April, the Novel Corona Virus has crossed 1.9 million confirmed cases worldwide. Despite the isolation, social…
Karan Kapur
Apr 17, 2020
Moka Origins Donates Five Thousand Pounds of Coffee and Food to Communities For COVID-19 Relief
Moka Origins Donates Five Thousand Pounds of Coffee and Food to Com...
Amidst the outbreak of COVID-19, and things changing so fast, we are actively working to ensure the safety of our farming team in Cameroon…
Moka Origins
Apr 1, 2020
Moka Origins Café Expansion
Moka Origins Café Expansion
As a rapidly growing small business, we set an ambitious goal of shifting consumer perspective on ethically sourced coffee and bean-to-bar…
Moka Origins
Mar 6, 2020
New York Times Recognizes Moka Origins Unique Business Model
New York Times Recognizes Moka Origins Unique Business Model
With Moka Origins' rapid expansion into Craft chocolate cafes and small-batch coffee experience bars, it is exciting to see our social…
Karan Kapur
Feb 17, 2020
Craft Chocolate Making and Appreciation Night!
Craft Chocolate Making and Appreciation Night!
We Invite You to Taste…
Moka Origins
Jan 28, 2020
FedEx Features Honesdale Based Business In National Campaign
FedEx Features Honesdale Based Business In National Campaign
In April 2019, Moka was among 10 small US businesses to be awarded by FedEx through their Small Business Grant Contest.
Moka Origins
Jan 21, 2020
A Year In Review: 2019 Highlights
A Year In Review: 2019 Highlights
Reflecting on the last decade, especially the founding of the Moka Origins Farm in Cameroon, it seems that our ambitious goal of spreading…
Moka Origins
Jan 14, 2020
All About Chocolate
All About Chocolate
Can chocolate positively change the world — yes, possibly.
Sylvia Clare MSc. Psychol, mindfulness teacher
Jan 2, 2020
Tasting Cameroon: A NYC Chocolate Experience
Tasting Cameroon: A NYC Chocolate Experience
Moka Origins NYC Craft Chocolate Pop-Up Introduces America’s first, Single Source Craft Chocolate Bar from Cameroon.
Karan Kapur
Dec 6, 2019
Theobromine: Recipes for Superhuman Energy
Theobromine: Recipes for Superhuman Energy
“Chocolate is the divine drink which builds up resistance and fights fatigue. A cup of this precious drink permits a man to walk for a…
Karan Kapur
Nov 30, 2019
Moka-NYC Pop Up: A Winter To Remember:
Moka-NYC Pop Up: A Winter To Remember:
As the festive season picks up, the Moka Origins team has been tirelessly working to bring New York’s Holiday shoppers a pop-up experience…
Moka Origins
Nov 10, 2019
A Tale of Six Chocolates
A Tale of Six Chocolates
“Food is both substance and symbol. It is not just what you eat that matters, but also what it means when you eat.”
Karan Kapur
Nov 8, 2019
Fueling America’s Next-Generation of Conscious Consumers
Fueling America’s Next-Generation of Conscious Consumers
Cultural Phenomena:
Moka Origins
Oct 18, 2019
Origin Story: Ethiopia Kossa Geshe Estate
Origin Story: Ethiopia Kossa Geshe Estate
As the birthplace of coffee, Ethiopia is a country that needs little introduction. Their reputation for great coffee alone is what brought…
Moka Origins
Oct 17, 2019
Dominican Republic Zorzal Cacao has made a name for themselves.
Dominican Republic Zorzal Cacao has made a name for themselves.
Tucked in the mountains of the Duarte Province in the Dominican Republic, Reserva Zorzal is the first-ever cacao-producing private reserve…
Moka Origins
Oct 15, 2019
Origin Story: Cameroon Mt. Oku Coffee
Origin Story: Cameroon Mt. Oku Coffee
Our partnerships with farmers to increase coffee yields and enhance market access started in Northwest Cameroon’s scenic Oku Valley, named…
Moka Origins
Oct 7, 2019
Looking Back: Breaking Ground in Cameroon, Africa
Looking Back: Breaking Ground in Cameroon, Africa
Moka Origins co-founders Ishan Tigunait and Jeff Abella planted Moka Farms in 2015 after working with the Himalayan Institute Cameroon (a…
Moka Origins
Oct 3, 2019
Chocolate Uncovered: A Bitter-sweet Symphony
Chocolate Uncovered: A Bitter-sweet Symphony
“The divine drink which builds up resistance & fights fatigue. A cup of this precious drink permits man to walk for a whole day without…
Karan Kapur
Sep 26, 2019
‘Why a Chocolate Origin Trip Should Be Next on Your Travel List.’
‘Why a Chocolate Origin Trip Should Be Next on Your Travel List.’
As conscientious 21st century travelers, we are continually seeking exciting and meaningful new adventures. From the nuanced wine tastings…
Karan Kapur
Sep 16, 2019
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