MEET ESTELITA
Also known as Dona Estelita (Lady Estelita), Estela learned the culture of cocoa from her mother and grandmother and uses her rich knowledge to lead La Campesina.
A Journey Through Mexico’s Cocoa Farms
In May 2024, we went deep into the cocoa heartland of Mexico to visit the farms that inspire everything we do. What we found? A tapestry of knowledge, love, and sustainable ambition.
Visit day
24/05
Location
MEXICO
BUILDING SUSTAINABILITY
AT LA CAMPESINA
We support Estelita’s mission to share sustainably farmed cocoa products with the world by directly funding a land regeneration project at La Campesina Del Cacao.Together, we’re transforming unproductive land into a healthy, biodiverse cacao plantation.
ESTELITA’s Favorite Cocoa Recipe
Soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate goodness, these Galletas de Chocolate are the ultimate cookie experience! We learned how to make these extra chocolatey cookies from the amazing cocoa farmer Doña Estelita, whom we met on our last trip to Hacienda de la Campesina del Cacao, a cocoa farm in Tabasco.
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups flour
90g softened butter
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla essence
1/2 cup Cocoa Drops
What ESTELITA Says
About Cocoa Circle
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Working with Cocoa Circle has transformed our farm, allowing us to thrive while sharing our story with the world.
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Grab Your Aprons
Find your favourite cocoa recipes and let’s make it happen!
The Cocoa Stories
Sift through our Cocoa Stories to find farmer stories, inspiring recipes and insights into all things cocoa.
