"Locally grown cocoa at 22°N in Pingtung, Taiwan."

THE REBEL CACAO STORY – GROWN AGAINST ALL ODDS

In the world of cacao, the equator is destiny. For centuries, people believed that fine cacao could only grow in the deep tropics — in the rainforests of Central America, West Africa, and Southeast Asia.

At 22° North, Pingtung, Taiwan was never meant to be part of this story.
But a group of rebel farmers had a different vision.

Through grafting techniques, shade control, and fermentation innovations, they defied nature’s map and nurtured cacao trees on this unlikely land.

What began as an agricultural experiment became a global surprise — winning awards on the international stage, and challenging everything we thought we knew about cacao.

But Taiwan’s cacao story does not end in Pingtung. Turn your gaze north to Mingjian, Nantou—a region known for its tea, where another chapter in cacao’s story is taking shape. Here, the land offers more than the fragrance of tea; it bears cacao fruit, too. This unexpected discovery opens up new possibilities on Taiwan’s map of flavors.

The cacao used in CHARMY’s cacao tea comes from Mingjian, Nantou. With bright fruity notes, delicate layers of flavor, and a lingering, tea-like finish, it reveals a gentler side of cacao—one that softly awakens your palate with every sip.

This is more than tea. It’s a story of innovation.
A flavor born from resistance.
A revolution at 22° North.

“Cacao wasn’t meant to grow here. So we rewrote the rules.”

Charmy Tea