Goodnow Farms - El Carmen, Nicaragua 77%

Top Micro-Batch – Plain/Origin Dark Chocolate Bars 2025International Chocolate Awards Single-Origin & Ethical SourcingCrafted from beans grown in El Carmen, a region in Nicaragua's Central Highlands near Matagalpa, this bar is a fine expression of direct-trade chocolate. The beans are sourced from Giff Laube’s Cacao Bisiesto, which both owns its farm and contracts with nearby small family growers. By paying these farmers above-market prices, Goodnow Farms ensures ethical supply chains and superior bean quality.  Meticulous ProcessingCacao pods are harvested, opened, and delivered to the fermentary on the same day, preserving freshness and depth of flavor. Goodnow Farms then applies a custom roasting and five-day stone-grind conching process, using freshly pressed cocoa butter to elevate texture and nuance.  Flavor ProfileDescribed consistently as: Deep and earthy, with bold notes of caramel, raisin, and burnt caramel that suggest the richness of treacle or fig-like sweetness.