About us
Alquimia Cacao is a celebration of pure cacao in its most authentic form—crafted from 100% Puerto Rican cacao, organically grown and ethically sourced directly from farmers across the island. Every cup reflects a deep commitment to origin, quality, and transparency.
We believe cacao is more than an ingredient—it is a powerful, living food with profound benefits for the human body and mind. By minimally processing our cacao and avoiding any additives, we preserve its natural integrity, allowing its full nutritional and energetic potential to be experienced as nature intended.
Rooted in a direct relationship with the land and the people who cultivate it, Alquimia Cacao honors the ancestral legacy of cacao. Inspired by the traditions that once revered cacao as a sacred gift, our work bridges ancient wisdom with modern awareness.
Our drinking chocolate is not just a product—it is an invitation. A daily ritual that reconnects you to whole foods, to conscious nourishment, and to a deeper respect for what you consume.
Through every cup, we share the transformative power of cacao and inspire a more mindful, health-centered way of living.
Maritere Juan is a litigation attorney with over 30 years of experience and a career of more than two decades in the culinary industry in her country, where she has founded a restaurant, a goat farm, and a goat cheese production facility.
Driven by her passion for healthy living and a holistic vision, five years ago she discovered a deep connection with cacao as a superfood and medicinal plant. Since then, she has trained in cacao and chocolate across countries such as Peru, Guatemala, Colombia, Costa Rica, and the Netherlands, and holds an advanced international certification as a chocolate taster.
She is currently developing her cacao farm in Puerto Rico and leads Alquimia Cacao, a pure drinking chocolate crafted with nutritional intention and ceremonial-grade quality—bringing together origin, health, and ancestral wisdom into a single, meaningful cacao experience.