Our Story

Some things are worth doing slowly. At Casa Andes, we believe chocolate is one of them.

Casa Andes was born from a deep reverence for Ecuador — its land, its people, and its extraordinary cacao. Ecuador is home to some of the world's most prized cacao: Fino de Aroma, a variety celebrated for its complex floral, fruity, and nutty notes. It is not just an ingredient to us. It is a living lineage — a thread connecting generations of Ecuadorian farmers, traditions, and culture that we are honored to carry forward.

From Bean to Bar

We are a true bean-to-bar chocolatier. That means we oversee every step of the journey — from sourcing raw cacao beans directly from Ecuadorian growers to the moment a finished bar reaches your hands. Nothing is outsourced. Nothing is rushed.

Our process begins with carefully selected cacao beans, chosen for their origin, flavor profile, and the integrity of the farms they come from. We roast, crack, winnow, grind, conch, and temper each batch by hand — a labor-intensive process that allows us to coax out the full depth of flavor that Ecuadorian cacao has to offer.

Small Batches, Intentional Craft

We work in small batches — always. Not because we have to, but because we choose to. Small-batch production means we can give every bar the attention it deserves. It means we can taste, adjust, and refine. It means quality is never sacrificed for quantity.

Each Casa Andes creation is handcrafted with care, reflecting the artistry and patience that fine chocolate demands. When you hold one of our bars, you are holding hours of thoughtful work — and centuries of Ecuadorian cacao heritage.

The Values Behind the Brand

Casa Andes is more than a chocolate brand. It is a celebration of origin, authenticity, and connection. We are committed to honoring the farmers and communities whose hands tend the cacao trees. We believe that transparency — knowing where your food comes from and how it is made — is a form of respect.

We source with intention, craft with care, and share with joy. Every bar we make is an invitation to slow down, savor, and connect with something real.

Meet Roxana & Gabriella

Casa Andes was founded by Roxana Roman and her daughter Gabriella, whose passion for Ecuadorian cacao and dedication to the craft of chocolate-making is at the heart of everything we do. For Dora, making chocolate is an act of love — for Ecuador, for the art of fine confection, and for the people who will ultimately enjoy it.

Thank you for being part of our story.