Botanical Chocolate That Loves You Back

Why YES Cacao feels different—and how it can upgrade your daily rhythm

Chocolate is already a joy. YES Cacao turns it into a daily ritual that supports how you feel. Their bars start with wild Arriba Criollo cacao from Ecuador— prized for its rich aroma and naturally complex flavor—then blend in purposeful botanicals like blue lotus, GABA tea, turmeric (high-curcumin extract), kava, vanilla, and more. The result? A silky, satisfying square that functions like a gentle “delivery system” for botanicals many people want but rarely enjoy taking. That’s by design: founder Justin Frank Polgar has spent a decade crafting wild-harvested chocolate that carries beneficial plants in a form your palate actually craves.

Everything is vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, and instead of refined sugar they use Raw CleanCane™—a minimally processed cane sweetener sourced from regenerative farmers in Ecuador—so the sweetness supports the cacao rather than overpowering it. In practice, that means fewer spikes, more satisfaction, and a cleaner finish that keeps you reaching for a mindful square, not a mindless binge.

Sourcing matters here: YES Cacao has collaborated in Ecuador for nearly a decade, honoring growers and terroir while preserving the wild character of the cacao. Add in the botanicals (think calm focus, cozy mood, and post-dinner ease), and you’ve got chocolate that doesn’t just taste good—it does good for the way you move through your day.