The Story of Chica Chocolate

Periods can be a pain. We get it. Chica Chocolate began out of frustration of the lack of natural and effective options to help us feel better during our period. We didn’t hate our periods, but as full-time students busy juggling side jobs, friends, hobbies, and exercise; a period experience ranging from annoying, to exhausting, and sometimes even debilitating, just didn’t cut it. And we knew we were not alone in our period struggles. Case in point: Elise watched her twin sister lose a day of her life curled up in pain on the bathroom floor every single month before Chica was created. 

Fortunately, Cassidy’s father Marco Lam (LAC, MSOM), an acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist, had struggled a number of years before to get his patients to remember to take their “disgusting” herbs that he recommended for their difficult periods. A conversation with a chocolatier friend sparked an idea, and the initial inspiration for Chica Chocolate (Moontime Chocolate) was a hit in Marco’s acupuncture clinic. 

Elise and Cassidy realized the potential of the period chocolate to help so many others outside of Marco’s clinic. The incubation period began while both Cassidy and Elise were still in college, and this included many hours in our “test” kitchen (thanks Mom) preparing and sampling batch after batch of ganache, perfecting our just right blend of ethically sourced chocolates to make Chicas as delicious as they are effective. 

We are overjoyed by the stories our customers have shared of the joy of an easier period, and we can’t wait to share Chica with you.  

Meet the Chicas

Chicas Elise and Cassidy met in 7th grade gym class (just like Ben and Jerry, which can’t be just a coincidence), and are committed to helping you feel good every day of the month.