The beans come from an award-winning cocoa plantation in Ecuador, renowned for its exceptionally pure, high-quality cocoa. The plantation is run by a farming family now in its fourth generation, who plant, harvest and dry the cocoa. Over 100 years, the family business has developed a unique method to ensure the beans are of the highest quality and are not treated with pesticides. They have conducted research and developed new harvesting and fermentation methods.
In 2016, the beans won the title of Best Cocoa Beans at the World Cocoa Summit and continue to rank among the top 3 beans in Ecuador.
As a result, the cocoa beans have a refined aroma and lighter-colored shells. They have nutty and fruity flavor notes.
