XOL
Vendor
Drink XOL is a small, family-run, Latino-owned cacao company based in Tampa, Florida. We share cacao in its many forms—from drinking cacao and chocolate to nibs and powder—with a focus on quality, flavor, and the character of the cacao itself. We invite people to discover this remarkable plant through a daily cup, a favorite recipe, or something new to taste at the market.
We believe sharing cacao also means sharing its story. For thousands of years, cacao has nourished communities, supported livelihoods, and held deep cultural meaning across the Americas. XOL exists to honor that heritage while making cacao welcoming and accessible today. We approach our work with curiosity, care, and respect for the growers, Indigenous cultures, and generations of knowledge that have shaped its story.
Adrian Uzcategui
After many years as a chef, I chose to dedicate my life to cacao. I’ve been working with cacao since 2018, but my curiosity about chocolate and history began long before that. As a Venezuelan, discovering how deeply cacao has shaped Latin America’s food, cultures, and economies made that connection personal. The more I learned, the stronger my desire became to share this beautiful plant and help others experience its possibilities.
I founded XOL to bring that purpose to life: a family-run cacao company exploring the plant through drinking cacao, chocolate, ingredients, and education. My commitment is to be a thoughtful steward of something people have relied on for nourishment and livelihood for thousands of years. Through XOL, I hope to honor the knowledge that came before me, respect the people who grow cacao, and inspire others to enjoy it, understand it, and make it part of their everyday lives.
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