Single-origin. Ethically made.

Single Origin Chocolate

We make chocolate the hard way, from ethically sourced single-origin cocoa beans. Single-origin chocolate refers to the sourcing of cacao ingredients with unique characteristics from a producer or set of producers in a specific country or region, these origins are distinct in terms of the type and variety of cacao they produce and the environment they are grown in.

Countries and Regions our supply-chain ethically sources from.

We do not purchase cacao from regions in West Africa where supply-chain transparency is lacking, working practices are often poor, and where most of the world’s cacao is produced.

Madagascar

Criollo / Trinitario variety

Sourced from the Grand Cru de Sambirano, grown in the Sambirano River Valley of north-west Madagascar — one of the world’s most celebrated cacao regions.

Fertile volcanic and alluvial soils, enriched by the river’s silt deposits, give this cacao its bright red-berry and citrus notes, with a subtle floral edge.

Colombia

Forastero variety

Fino de Aroma cacao grown in south-west Colombia, in the Huila region.

From the Huila region in south‑west Colombia—nestled in the Andes near the Nevado del Huila volcano—this cacao benefits from mineral‑rich, volcanic soils and varied microclimates.

The flavour is notable for its vivid citrus‑red fruit top notes and delicate floral sweetness, balanced by medium acidity and a clean, polished body.

Peru

Criollo variety

Sourced from the Upper Huallaga Valley in San Martín—an Amazon basin nestled along the Huallaga River, framed by lush lowlands and dense rainforest.

This fine‑aroma Criollo thrives in the region’s diverse microclimate and fertile soils. Historically, cacao here has catalysed a positive shift in cultivation toward sustainable, economically empowering agriculture.

Processing cocoa pods

Venezuela

Criollo and Trinitario variety

We source our cacao from Sur del Lago, south of Lake Maracaibo, one of Venezuela’s most celebrated terroirs.

The cacao is a natural blend of Criollo and Trinitario genetics—rooted in centuries of local cultivation—Sur del Lago beans are prized for their fine‑flavour heritage and aromatic complexity.

You can normally expect a full‑bodied dark chocolate character with gentle acidity and rounded notes of nuts, caramel, and subtle floral or berry tones.

Ecuador

Forastero / Nacional variety

Harvested from the Guayas lowlands—and the famed Camino Verde region near Durán—this cacao is part of Ecuador’s rare Nacional lineage, celebrated for its deep floral aroma and complex character.

Cultivated in alluvial, coastal soils, the beans exhibit rich, fruity notes of ripe berries and gentle honeyed sweetness—with nuanced almond undertones, alongside a subtle floral lift.

Trinidad & Tobago

Trinitario variety

Harvested from the celebrated Gran Couva area—widely regarded as the birthplace of the Trinitario cacao—these beans are slowly fermented and dried to develop their classic, complex character.

There is a refined dark‑chocolate intensity, a balanced acidity, and, depending on the plantation, several nuanced flavours, ranging from ripe fruit brightness to gentle spice and subtle floral notes.

Dominican Republic

Trinitario variety

Sourced from the fertile Cibao Valley, just north of San Francisco de Macorís—one of the country’s leading organic cacao‑producing regions.

We use the fine‑flavour Hispaniola beans, which are fermented for several days, allowing nuanced aromas to flourish. The profile is gently acidic with delicate fruity and floral top notes, offering a graceful complexity.

Indonesia

Forastero variety

Sourced from Sulawesi—specifically the volcanic regions of Luwu and Konawe Selatan—this cacao benefits from the fertile, mineral‑rich soils and a climate well-suited to cacao cultivation.

Beans from Luwu tend to have floral aromas, while Konawe delivers notes of earthiness. These nuanced profiles are shaped by a combination of local microclimates, genetic diversity, and post‑harvest processing.

Indonesia cocoa plantation worker

Cane Sugar – Mauritius

We use only natural, unrefined cane sugar from Billington’s, a British company producing sugar since 1858.

Working closely with growers in Mauritius, Billington’s produces high-quality sugars with varying molasses content, which preserve the natural minerals and depth of flavour found in the cane plant.

This richer, unrefined profile, complements our cacao, adding subtle warmth and complexity to our finished chocolate.

Vanilla Beans – Madagascar

Our Bourbon vanilla beans come from the Sava region in Madagascar’s humid northeast, the world’s leading source of Vanilla planifolia. The tropical climate, generous rainfall, and fertile loamy soils create ideal conditions for cultivating this prized variety.

We use only natural vanilla beans — never extracts or artificial flavourings — to capture their full character. Madagascan Bourbon vanilla is known for its deep, creamy aroma with warm, sweet notes of caramel and subtle floral undertones, which enhances the flavour of the chocolate we use it in.

Our own ingredients

We organically grow many of the herbs, spices, and botanicals used in our chocolate, while also trialling new flavours in our R&D.

For example, all the fresh mint in our chocolate is grown, bringing a clean, aromatic lift to the other botanicals we use. The jalapeño chilli peppers for our chocolate are also grown here, delivering gentle heat with a bright, fresh edge.

Several other key ingredients are grown organically by us, ensuring a unique freshness and character from the very start.

Ethics & Standards

MayHawk operates with integrity and a strong commitment to ethical practices. We believe that the way we conduct ourselves is just as important to our success as the chocolate we create. The policies outlined below guide every decision we make, shaping the way we do business. Making exceptional chocolate matters – but how we make it matters even more.

We lead with our values, keeping people’s welfare at the centre of our decisions and respecting the human rights of every person our manufacturing and supply chain touches – from the people who make our chocolate to the communities where our suppliers operate.

We review supplier records and data as an essential part of our assessment and audit process. But we are a very small company in a vast industry, and our influence and voice can only reach so far in a space dominated by multinational corporations.

The supply chain

We make our chocolate in the UK, working with a trusted global network of suppliers to bring each of our products to life. Our supply chain covers more than 20 countries, including regions that are particularly vulnerable to economic and environmental challenges.

Within this supply chain we partner closely with companies that provide our cacao, sugar, and other key ingredients, as well as those who support the logistics, packaging and retail operations that help deliver MayHawk chocolate to customers worldwide.

We do not purchase cacao from regions in West Africa where supply-chain transparency is lacking, working practices are often poor, and where most of the world’s cacao is produced.

MayHawk does not tolerate underage, forced or debt-bonded labor within its supply chain. 

Supplier Responsibility and Standards (SRS)

We believe that all people, wherever they are in the world, deserve to be treated with dignity and respect and upholding human rights is central to our Supplier Responsibility and Standards policy (SRS).

Our SRS policy aligns with the United Nations “Protect, Respect and Remedy” framework and works alongside MayHawk’s Anti-Modern Slavery Policy, which enforces our strict prohibition of all forms of modern slavery, including forced labour and human trafficking, across our supply chain.

We use the SRS policy to guide our business decisions, including which suppliers to work with and which materials to use in our products.

Supplier Code of Conduct (SCC)

Our Supplier Code of Conduct (SCC) sets out our strict requirements in labour and human rights, health and safety, environmental responsibility, and ethical conduct. These standards are mandatory for all suppliers wishing to do business with MayHawk.

The SCC addresses key human rights issues – preventing discrimination, abuse, the charging of recruitment fees, and forced or underage labour – and establishes clear expectations for fair working hours, wages, benefits, and lawful contracts.

It also requires suppliers to take meaningful steps to minimise their environmental impact, including the responsible sourcing of materials.