Frequently asked questions
What does Sumak Terra mean?
Sumak comes from Sumak Kawsay, the Andean concept of life in fullness and in harmony with nature. Sumak Terra rescues ancestral Ecuadorian cacao as a bridge between the land, the culture and a conscious life.
Where does the cacao come from?
From trees over a hundred years old in Manabí and Esmeraldas, Ecuador, grown by smallholder farmers in the chacra system, where cacao grows among other species and takes on their aromas. The chocolate is made in Quito.
What collections do you have?
Two. Supreme Dark: three origins in a long 50 g bar. The Quilqa Collection: seven bars in 25 g and 50 g, among them Rose Mermel, our limited edition.
What is Rose Mermel?
White chocolate with coconut milk, lactose-free and suitable for vegans. It is a limited edition that only appears for Valentine's Day, International Women's Day and Mother's Day.
Why are some bars sold out?
Because we respect the cycles of the tree. Cacao is harvested when the tree gives it, not when the calendar says so, so some bars only exist in certain seasons.
How much do they cost?
Quilqa Collection: €6 in 25 g and €12 in 50 g. Supreme Dark: €10. The tasting box contains 6 bars of 25 g from the Quilqa Collection.
Do you have ceremonial cacao?
Yes, in two versions: the ritual kit with a ceramic cup, and the refill, which you can receive by subscription. It is pure cacao paste from the same ancestral trees, with no other ingredient.
Which currency do I pay in?
In the currency of the country you choose; the price converts automatically at the day's exchange rate.
Which countries do you ship to and what does it cost?
From Spain to Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Ireland and Austria; from Ecuador to Ecuador, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil and Chile. Free shipping from €100 in Spain and the European Union.
How can I pay?
By card, Bizum or Apple Pay, through Stripe's secure page. We do not store card details.
Is it suitable for vegans or allergies?
The dark bars contain no dairy and Rose Mermel is vegan. Coco Rush contains almond, so it is not suitable for tree-nut allergies.
How should it be stored?
Between 16 and 18 °C, in a cool, dry place (Rose Mermel, between 14 and 18 °C). Avoid the fridge: humidity spoils the texture and the shine.
Where does the 10% of my purchase go?
To the activation of the farms that work with us and to the rescue of century-old cacao trees, which we preserve as a living genetic library.
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