Speaking truth, consuming purity, and protecting the rare—these are the guiding principles of Original Beans that has been on a mission since 2008. Venturing into remote rainforests to unearth the world’s rarest and fairest cacao beans, they have been transforming the landscapes of chocolate, gastronomy, and luxury. Leading the craft chocolate movement in Europe, they champion regenerative business practices.

Despite their achievements, they remain humble, acknowledging that they are still far from their ultimate goal: creating a food culture that regenerates the planet. However, they promise that their chocolate will not only stimulates taste buds but also contribute to environmental preservation and support the communities that take care of it. Together, they aim for 100% regeneration.

Original Beans' story is one of simplicity disguised within complexity. Crafting remarkable chocolate from ethically sourced cacao beans, they ensure the preservation of both the beans and their forest habitats for future generations. With numerous taste awards and endorsements from renowned chefs, every aspect of their business is geared towards benefiting people and the planet.

Individually, Original Beans cultivates a regenerative enterprise. Collectively, they aim to regenerate consumption habits, ensuring sustainability for generations to come.

Founded in 2008, the roots of this company stretch back even further to 1795, when one of their founder's ancestors advocated for forest stewardship in a seminal work. Inspired by this legacy, the founder of Original Beans, Philipp Kauffmann, left a career at the United Nations to establish one of the world's first climate-positive companies, offering the simple pleasure of extraordinary chocolate. Together, they endeavor to regenerate what they consume.

Known as "cacao hunters," Original Beans' work evokes images of daring expeditions through dense forests in pursuit of precious bean treasures. Yet, their mission goes beyond mere extraction; it is about regeneration.

Unlike other chocolate companies that come and go, they remain steadfast. From their initial encounters in remote villages to the certification of their partners as "Craft Cacao by Original Beans," they stand alongside—and for—the communities they work with.