"This idea came in the midst of a perfect storm, it was October of 2009 and the economic crisis had limited the number of jobs that were coming my way as a art director. I dedicated all my time to my new raison d'etre: creating the Antidote....While I had decided early on that I wanted to use Ecuador's world renowned Arriba Nacional beans, for their wonderful floral and fruity aroma, it took some time over the years to refine flavor profiles for each %, to find the best beans in Ecuador and to closely work with those providers....All the cacao we use is what we believe to be the best of Ecuador. We work mostly with Farm Cooperatives but also with individual farms - all who share our commitment to excellence and biologic farming practices. Our slow-roasting process maximizes the potency of anti-oxidants and flavonoids to create a nutrient-rich Antidote.”