Peru Awajún Direct Trade Organic 2024

Characteristics Origin: PeruRegion:  Northern AmazonasType: Native and criollo varietiesYear: 2024 The aroma is a lovely mix of sweetness and dry resinous wood. The first impression is upon taking a bite is sweetness with a backdrop of tangy red fruits and prunes.   The acidity is pronounced but the bitterness and astringency is fully in check, although leaning slightly to the bitter side due to the restrained chocolate level.  This is pretty common or at least not uncommon in lighter criollo stock as these are.  The overall impression is one of restrained understatement.  This is an outlier that is either going to have you loving it or passing it by.  If you love interesting flavors with different flavors revealing themselves at different levels of sweetness, then this is the droid you are looking for.  The preparation is perfect on this lot. Very even and no debris to speak of. Details This cacao comes from inside the Amazon Jungle. It particularly comes from the “Amazonas” depart