About Kumasi Drinks
Kumasi Drinks is a UK-based beverage company named after Kumasi, the historic capital of the Ashanti Region in Ghana — one of the world's most important cacao-growing areas. The brand was created to celebrate the full potential of the cacao fruit and to bring a taste of West African cacao heritage to consumers in Britain and beyond.
The company's founding principle is straightforward: the cacao fruit is far more than just a vessel for cocoa beans. By turning the fruit's naturally sweet, tropical pulp into a refreshing drink, Kumasi highlights an ingredient that has been enjoyed by cacao farming communities for generations but has only recently reached Western consumers.
Products
Kumasi Drinks offers a range of cacao fruit beverages designed for everyday consumption:
| Product | Description |
|---|---|
| Kumasi Original | Cacao fruit drink with a balanced tropical flavor |
| Kumasi Blends | Cacao fruit combined with complementary tropical fruits |
Key product attributes include:
- Natural ingredients — no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives
- Low sugar — relying on the fruit's natural sweetness
- Rich in nutrients — cacao fruit pulp is a natural source of antioxidants, magnesium, and potassium
- Refreshing profile — a light, slightly tangy flavor unlike traditional cocoa or chocolate drinks
Kumasi positions its drinks as a modern, health-conscious alternative to conventional fruit juices and soft drinks.
Sourcing and Sustainability
Kumasi Drinks places African sourcing at the heart of its brand identity. The company's approach includes:
- African-origin cacao fruit — sourced from farms in West Africa, primarily Ghana
- Supporting farming communities — purchasing fruit pulp creates an additional income stream for growers who traditionally earn revenue only from cocoa beans
- Reducing waste — by upcycling cacao fruit pulp that would otherwise decompose on the farm floor
- Cultural connection — the brand name and story honor the Ghanaian cacao-growing tradition
By choosing to source from Africa, Kumasi aligns with a growing movement to ensure that more of the value created by the cacao supply chain flows back to the communities that grow the crop.
Where to Buy
Kumasi Drinks is available in the United Kingdom through several channels:
- Independent retailers — stocked in health food shops and specialty stores across the UK
- Online — available for delivery through the brand's website and UK-based e-commerce platforms
- Food markets and events — Kumasi frequently appears at food festivals, trade shows, and pop-up markets
- Direct — via kumasidrinks.com
As awareness of cacao juice grows in the UK, Kumasi is well positioned to expand its retail presence and introduce more British consumers to the flavor of cacao fruit.