Taste of Belize (9)

Discover the unique flavor of this rare, single origin, low elevation, whole coffee bean from the verdant hills of Victoria Peak, one of Belize's tallest mountains. Coffee grown in Belize is world-class, rarely exported and is consumed almost exclusively by local residents. These beans from Central America are among the highest quality available in the world.  They are freshly picked and hand-roasted, in local Mayan villages in the Stann Creek district, across the border from Guatemala. This ancient hand roasting method brings the depth and flavor of an exotic coffee plantation right to your mug. The regions coffee is renowned for its rich flavor - the perfect balance of full bodied, strong and sweet with a gentle acidity and complex flavor notes - but Guatemalan coffee is said to be the jewel of the central American coffee industry.  Many fast casual chains such as Starbucks, Peet's and others, use beans from this lovely Central American nation.  Maya Mountains The Maya Mountains are a range of hills located primarily in west-central Belize, extending across the border into eastern Guatemala, where it descends gradually, eventually becoming the Vaca Plateau. Finally, it falls more abruptly to the coastal plain east and north of Belize. The Maya Mountains are mainly made of Paleozoic-era granite and sediments. The highest points (Doyle's Delight and Victoria Peak) occur in the transverse Cockscomb Range, which extends seaward perpendicularly from the main divide. Punching through the gloriously verdant jungles of southern Belize, Victoria Peak is one of the major attractions and a challenge for mountain climbing aficionados. Victoria Peak is the second-highest point in Belize, and the country’s smallest protected conservation area. At 3,670 feet (1,120 meters) high, Victoria Peak commands an impressive view of the southern district of Belize. The ecology of Victoria Peak is slightly different than the surrounding Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, a thick, heavily forested area replete with waterfalls at lower elevations and smaller, hardier plants found at higher elevations. The hike to the summit of Victoria Peak offers a lot of physical challenges while allowing visitors to explore the eco-diversity of the area, which includes bird species, broad-leafed trees, and all five of Belize’s big cat species. 1 x 12.5 ounce bag packed for immediate consumption - Medium Roast - Grind to a 5 or 6 and consume immediately. Limited Quantities available - Shipments from Belize arrive weekly.

The hazelnut bar features hazelnuts, chocolate, honey and coconut for a delicious and smoothly refreshing treat.  Slow roasted cacao, over a low fire for 1.5 hours, makes healthy and less bitter dark chocolate bars. These are a treat for any dark chocolate connoisseur.  All Lamanai Chocolate is organic, vitamin and mineral rich, and hand produced. It is untempered chocolate that has never been alkanized. Raw unpasteurized honey, raw almonds and slow roasted coconut, all rainforest harvested are used in Lamanai’s different bars   It's made with chocolate, honey, coconut, hazelnut extract, no added preservatives, organic and all- natural.

The bar features almonds, chocolate, honey and coconut for a delicious dessert treat.  Slow roasted cacao, over a low fire for 1.5 hours, makes healthy and less bitter dark chocolate bars. These are a treat for any dark chocolate connoisseur.  All Lamanai Chocolate is organic, vitamin and mineral rich, and hand produced. It is untempered chocolate that has never been alkanized. Raw unpasteurized honey, raw almonds and slow roasted coconut, all rainforest harvested are used in Lamanai’s different bars   It's made with chocolate, honey, coconut, and almond nuts, no added preservatives no additives, organic and all-natural. 

Raw Cacao powder is a natural superfood, high in nutrients such as iron, magnesium, zinc, antioxidants, and neurotransmitters. It is the only source of theobromine which is only found in cacao. Benefits of Raw Cacao Tea  •Lowers Blood Pressure because it is packed with flavonoids. •Reduces Heart Risk because cacao powder contains lots of potassium. •Reduces Diabetes Risk because the flavonoids in cacao may help increase insulin sensitivity, reducing your risk of diabetes. •Reduces inflammation, increases bloodflow.•Remineralizes, hardens and whitens teeth and bones. It is the only plant that does this. 

The mint bar features mint, chocolate, honey and coconut for a delicious, refreshing treat.  Slow roasted cacao, over a low fire for 1.5 hours, makes healthy and less bitter dark chocolate bars. These are a treat for any dark chocolate connoisseur.  All Lamanai Chocolate is organic, vitamin and mineral rich, and hand produced. It is untempered chocolate that has never been alkanized. Raw unpasteurized honey, raw almonds and slow roasted coconut, all rainforest harvested are used in Lamanai’s different bars   It's made with chocolate, honey, coconut, and mint extract, no added preservative, no additives, all organic.

Lamanai’s Strawberry Bar features chocolate, honey and coconut.  Slow roasted cacao, over a low fire for 1.5 hours, makes healthy and less bitter dark chocolate bars. It is untempered chocolate that has never been alkanized. Raw unpasteurized honey, raw almonds and slow roasted coconut, all rainforest harvested are used in Lamanai’s different bars. All Lamanai Chocolate is organic, vitamin and mineral rich, and hand produced.  It's made with chocolate, honey, coconut, strawberry extract, no added preservatives, no additives, organic and all-natural. 

Damiana (Turnera diffusa) is a wild shrub native to Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies. It is used in traditional Maya/Mexican medicine as a diuretic, laxative, stimulant, aphrodisiac, and for treating diabetes and venereal diseases.  Use two teaspoons in hot water or blend with your favorite green tea for a delicious brew! The NIH considers it Hepatoprotective, and encourages further development: "There are few drugs available for the prevention or treatment of hepatic diseases, and there is a growing need for the development of safe hepatoprotective agents. The medicinal plant, Turnera diffusa, has many ethnopharmacological uses, one of which is the production of a flavonoid named hepatodamianol, which is the principal component responsible for this plant's hepatoprotective properties." Damiana has shown anxiolytic, antidepressant, hypoglycemic, anti-ulcer, cytotoxic effects, and stimulated sexual behavior in preclinical models. Research indicates it can treat and prevent sexual problems by boosting and maintaining mental and physical stamina and acting as an aphrodisiac.  Development of a Hepatoprotective Herbal Drug from Turnera diffusa - PMC (nih.gov)