During the colonial period, European powers forced many of their African colonies to produce what are called “dessert crops”. They are so named because these are not staple foods such as grains or vegetables. Since they aren't needed; but are instead used for pleasure the Europeans could better control the price paid. After all, Africans needed to sell the coffee or cocoa much more than the Europeans needed it to drink or eat. This began a system of dependence on global desire for dessert foods such as coffee, tea or chocolate in order for African farmers to feed their families.

In many parts of Africa, as well as elsewhere in the world, slaves still pick cocoa or coffee. African children as young as 6 years old are used as forced labor to pick cocoa beans which are then sold to large companies in Europe and the United States. For us at Mama Afrika, this is simply unacceptable.

Until very recently, there have been virtually no production plants for items like chocolate in Africa. Therefore, those who picked cocoa in the hot sun of Ghana or the Ivory Coast had rarely ever tasted a chocolate bar. They picked the cocoa beans for the enjoyment of children thousands of miles away.

It is for all of these reasons and more that we carry 100% Fair Trade and Organic chocolates, teas and coffees. You can enjoy that cup of coffee, tea or hot cocoa with the knowledge that:

• NO slave or forced labor is involved
• The farmers are members of African farming cooperatives
• Local development projects are funded by the sale of our chocolates, teas and coffees
• Most of our food and drink products are also organic
• We purchase from Ghana’s first ever chocolate production operation; where everything is done by African hands in Ghana.

Fair trade never tasted so sweet!

The following flavors are available:

Simply South Africa: Our non-flavored, all natural Red Bush Tea

Asmara Blend: Take yourself on a trip to the East African nation of Eritrea with this local blend of spices added to our delicious Red Bush Tea

Victoria Vanilla: Our healthy Red Bush Tea with the added flavor of natural vanilla

Congo Chai: Mama's version of Chai... chai spices and Red Bush Tea

Tanzanian Tropical: You'll feel the warm tropical breezes and smell the sweet fruits and flowers of the jungle when you brew up a cup of this Red Bush Tea with natural tropical flavors added

Red Bush Teas

Our African coffees are 100% Fair Trade and Organic.

They are roasted weekly and we are sure you will find them to be the best coffees you have ever tasted!

Our Varietal coffees are available for immediate shipment. We always have these on hand as they are our most popular selections.

If you would like one of our blended or flavored coffees, please know that they might take a few extra days to ship to you. Our coffee roaster does her magic for us once a week. The good news is, that you always receive FRESHLY roasted coffees with the best flavor imaginable! You have NEVER tasted coffee like this...

We are often asked why our coffees taste so much better than the others. Here is our recipe for success: fresh roasting, a partner who does a perfect job at roasting our beans- never too light and never too dark- and our high quality fair trade organic coffees. Try the Mama Afrika difference and you'll never be able to drink that "other stuff" again!

Varietal coffees

Blended coffees

Omanhene means chief in Twi, one of the many languages spoken in Ghana. But to Mama, it means Africans are controlling their own destiny. Read this article to know why she thinks so.

Omanhene Cocoa Powder (unsweetened) is now available as well! Great for baking or cooking!!

Delicious, all natural and 100% African. These cocoa based drinks are made in Ghana from bean to can.

Just heat milk, stir and serve!

Available in Chocolate or Chocolate Peppermint.

(Serves 14)

Omanhene Chocolate is our newest addition and you are sure to love their chocolates as much as you have enjoyed their hot cocoa and frappe mixes. But here is what Mama Afrika loves best about Omanhene: it is an ALL AFRICAN chocolate! From bean to bar, this single-origin chocolate is produced in Ghana. Thus, it provides more employment for African people; and helps more families out of poverty. We love this company and its mission! Try a bar today and enjoy the taste of Ghana.

They are available in either Dark Milk chocolate (48% cocao) or for you lovers of truely dark chocolate, there is also an 80% Dark chocolate bar available.