Costa Esmeraldas 70% Dark Heavy Cream Chocolate Bar
Origin: Costa Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Farm: Single Estate Farm owned and managed by the Salazar Family
Variety: Nacional hybrids (EET 95, 96, 103)
Terroir: Wet, Tropical
Elevation: -300ft ASL
Soil: Mixed
Harvest Season: June – February
Fermentation Style: 5-Tiered Cedro Boxes, 5.5 day fermentation
Drying Style: Sliding mesh platforms under greenhouse, regulating drying rate by rolling in and out of the sun
Story:
Our Costa Esmeraldas bars are crafted from beans sourced from a single estate farm in the Costa Esmeraldas region of northern Ecuador. This family-owned farm, managed by the Salazar family, is a testament to meticulous cultivation and innovative processing. Freddy Salazar and his team have implemented one of the most sophisticated processes, from efficient harvesting to the high-efficiency fermentation and drying facility designed by Cacao Services. The result is consistently clean and flavorful cacao.
Tasting Notes:
Indulge in the rich, creamy flavors of our Costa Esmeraldas bar, where the smoothness of fresh cream melds with the complex nutty and floral undertones of the cacao. With 10% less sugar than our two-ingredient bar to make room for the heavy cream, this bar offers a perfectly balanced sweetness, providing a decadent and harmonious chocolate experience.
Ingredients:
Cocoa Beans, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Cocoa Butter, Heavy Cream Powder
