Introducing the Unique Spicy Flavor of Sweet Lava Chocolate Bar
Attention, chocolate lovers! Are you ready for a new and exciting taste experience? Say hello to Sweet Lava, a spicy craft chocolate bar made with a rare and distinctive chili pepper from Guatemala called chile cobanero. This round chili pepper, capsicum annuum, is known for its intense red color and delicious spiciness. It has been a staple of Guatemalan gastronomy for centuries, with millenary roots dating back to the Maya civilization. The chili is usually dried, smoked, or roasted and then powdered for use in recipes or as a table seasoning. Despite its rich history and unique flavor, the...
Cacao: The Superfood of the Maya and Our Healthy Snack Today
Cacao is a superfood enjoyed for thousands of years from the Maya civilization until today. Our Biarte chocolate bars are made with cacao grown in the same region inhabited by this great civilization of which we are very proud. Now, let’s explore cacao’s rich history in Guatemala and Mesoamerica, plus its numerous health benefits. Cacao was a versatile commodity for the Maya and played several roles in their society. Here are some important ways the Maya used cacao: Trade: Cacao beans were currency traded for other goods, services, or to pay taxes. Beverage: Cacao was turned into a bitter...
The Best Coffee Spot at Plaza las Rosas - BIARTE SPECIALTY PRODUCTS -
First Farmer's Market Experience - ✔ Biarte participated in its first Farmer's Market this past Sunday at Plaza las Rosas. We loved the experience, and the Plaza las Rosas organizers and staff played a huge role in our success that day. The market was a pop-up agreement with Veracruz Tacos, who no doubt have a great fan base. We came with little knowledge about how these events work but the organizers immediately took care of us and helped us with the setup. Setting up the stand was a bit chaotic, funny and we realized at the last minute that we...
Biarte, Coffee, and Life
This is a short introduction to explain my love for coffee and why I started Biarte. It is not a long or complicated story, though I would say it is quite unique. Coffee has been part of my family and my life for a long time. My family has been cultivating coffee for generations, but it is fair to say that farming had been slowly losing its popularity amongst my generation. As a teen, I never would have thought that coffee and agriculture would become my calling. But life works in mysterious ways, and circumstances slowly started lining up so...
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