Guatemala, 70%

Cacao Verapaz partners with six smallholder farmer associations and two private estates to source high quality, centrally-fermented, and high-impact Guatemalan cacaos. They work to train Q’eqchi’ Maya farmers and farmer associations in post-harvest practices, co-invest in fermentation and drying facilities, and run batch-specific quality control.Bean Origin: Chivite, Guatemala Harvest Year: 2022Ingredients Used: 2 - Organic cacao beans, Organic cane sugarOrganic: Ingredients are certified organic, but have not applied for organic certification yetVegan: Yes Roast Profile: Light RoastConche Time: 72 hours to grind and concheCocoa Content: 70%Cacao Variety: Trinitario Weight: 2 ozAllergy Information: While they do not use any allergens on their equipment or in their space, there are possible traces of dairy, soy, nuts and wheat from a shared facilityTasting Notes: Cured fruits like fig, cherry and raisinsPairing Suggestions: White wine, strawberry