Soma Cacao contains a modest amount of caffeine compared to coffee. Per below, depending on the origin, a serving of Soma Cacao's ceremonial cacao has between 17 mg and 47.5 mg of caffeine—significantly less than the 120–180 mg...

The Ancient Roots of Cacao Cacao has been used for millenia in ceremonies by the indigenous people of Mesoamerica. These peoples have cultivated a close bond with the cacao plant, and weaved it like a...

This week we want to explore a trending topic in the world of cacao. We’re aware some of you flirt with other cacao brands, receive their advertising advances, maybe even have a fling  from time...

Greetings, Soma Crew!   It’s mid-January already (and midsummer!) - we have reached that time when the new year ceases to be a resolution, and starts to become a reality.We hope you’ve all settled into...

Last week North Queensland flooded. Cardwell, forty minutes’ drive from Soma HQ, received 1700mm of rain (about three times Melbourne’s annual rainfall) in seven days. Gratefully, Soma is safe. Our team put all the cacao on the top...

Tomorrow we fly out of Mexico, on our way to Australia via a yoga course in Thailand. A large shipment of our beloved Mexican cacao is also on its way, and should be on sale in a...

Happy New Year, Soma Crew! 2024 was a big year for our small business. Cacao commodity prices quintupled from June 2023 to December 2024. We have always paid up for high-quality cacao (10-20x commodity market...

The global cacao industry, which underpins the multi-billion-dollar chocolate market, is often romanticised for its cultural richness and exotic origins. However, beneath this appealing surface lies a complex web of socio-economic challenges, with corruption being...

The Illusion of Fair Trade: A Critical Analysis of Cacao Production and Certification In recent years, the appeal of fair trade certification has grown, especially for ethically conscious consumers seeking to support sustainable practices. However,...