SEVA Chocolate & Guayusa Tea
SEVA Chocolate & Guayusa Tea
Chocolate, Coffee, and Guayusa Tea for Justice, Community, and the Earth
“Seva” is a Sanskrit word that means selfless service as a path to spiritual growth. In Ecuador, SEVA is more than a name—it’s a way of life.
For over a decade, SEVA Ecuador has been building an ecosystem of ecological regeneration, women’s empowerment, and regenerative agriculture—one cacao pod, coffee cherry, and tea leaf at a time.
Bean-to-Bar Empowerment: Chocolate for Change
What began as a small ecological initiative has grown into a multi-province movement transforming the lives of women cacao farmers across Ecuador.
Together with international aid partners, we’ve:
- Established six women-owned chocolate cooperatives
- Provided technical training, leadership development, and cooperative governance
- Supplied equipment and logistical support to turn raw cacao into award-winning, small-batch chocolate
Our cacao isn’t just delicious—it’s a symbol of resilience, dignity, and economic independence. These women are breaking generations-long cycles of exploitation and reinvesting in their communities, their families, and the land.
Your donations help fund:
- Chocolate-making equipment and infrastructure
- On-the-ground training in sustainable agriculture and cooperative economics
- Market access to help these women thrive in a global economy that often overlooks them
Our chocolate has won gold medals on the international stage—but the real prize is the transformation happening in the communities that produce it.
One Tree Deep: Reforesting the Amazon with Guayusa Tea
Deep in the Ecuadorian Amazon, our One Tree Deep reforestation project partners with the Shuar community to restore damaged rainforest ecosystems using one of the region’s most sacred and sustainable trees: Guayusa (Ilex guayusa).
Guayusa is a naturally caffeinated tree with the antioxidant power of green tea, the smooth energy of coffee, and the earthy richness of cacao—all in one cup.
This incredible plant is:
- A first-canopy tree, essential for reintroducing hardwood species
- A nutrient-rich, culturally revered beverage
- A living solution to soil retention, biodiversity protection, and economic stability
When you buy our Guayusa Tea, you’re not just drinking something good for your body—you’re helping reforest the lungs of the planet, support Indigenous leadership, and build a supply chain rooted in respect, not exploitation.
Regeneration You Can Taste
Whether it’s chocolate, coffee, or guayusa tea, every product you enjoy from SEVA Ecuador is:
- Sustainably grown
- Ethically produced
- Community powered
- Earth aligned
This is direct trade done differently—built on relationships, mutual respect, and the belief that the wellbeing of one community is tied to the health of all communities.
Be Part of the SEVA Movement
Here’s how you can help:
- Donate: Fuel trainings, plant trees, support women-led cooperatives
- Buy SEVA Products: Taste the revolution in every bite and sip
- Partner or Volunteer: Bring your energy to the growing ecosystem
- Spread the Word: Share our story with people who care
SEVA Ecuador is changing lives, acre by acre, harvest by harvest, woman by woman. Will you join us?📞 (518) 227-1568
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