The Nib

Origin Trip #56: Mababu, Tanzania- 2026

From quality testing and inspecting beans for our next shipment to visiting a local school partnered with the Askinosie Foundation, Shawn prioritizes the longstanding personal relationships we've w...

Iced Cocoa Nib Tea

Meet the summer's most refreshing drink, Iced Cocoa Nib Tea! Makes 1 serving1 TBS of Single Origin Roasted Cocoa Nibs6–8 oz. filtered water (near-boiling)IceMint or simple syrup, to taste Steep Sin...

Origin Trip #55: Davao, Philippines- 2026

Shawn took his 55th origin trip to Davao, Philippines! From inspecting our upcoming shipment of cocoa beans, to stopping by a local school partnered with the Askinosie Foundation, it was a worthwhi...

Origin Trip #54: Mababu, Tanzania- 2025

Safari njema to the CU Class of 2025!! We wished these intrepid travelers a safe journey as they departed Springfield for rural southwest Tanzania, the eighth group of area high school students tha...

Tariffs and Pricing Volatility in the Cocoa Industry

With the recent news coverage and broader discussion around tariffs along with cocoa prices, it's our nature to be transparent and share the impacts of these changes with our customers.

Origin Trip #53: Davao, Philippines- 2025

This trip has been a complex one! Navigating the current cocoa market isn’t easy, and this is yet another reason why we’re grateful we practice Direct Trade, and don’t work with third party brokers...

Pumpkin Spice Latte White Chocolate Blondies

A little fall baking anyone? We highly recommend getting in the fall spirit with these blondies, made with our new Pumpkin Spice Latte White Chocolate Bar.  Recipe adapted from Inspired Taste Ingr...

Origin Trip #52: Del Tambo, Ecuador- 2024

Greetings from Guayaquil, Ecuador where the beauty of connection shines despite challenging circumstances. Amidst travel adjustments and heightened security concerns, Shawn’s heartfelt reunion with...

Origin Trip #51: Mababu, Tanzania- 2024

During this transformative trip, Shawn Askinosie celebrated a decade of uplifting Empowered Girls and Enlightened Boys Clubs for area students, navigated complex logistics hurdles with importing co...

Askinosie Mocha

What could make your morning cup of coffee even better? All natural, single origin cocoa powder, of course! Try our easy at-home mocha recipe and enjoy a rich and velvety coffee + chocolate combo.