Nahua - Dark chocolate 70% with cayenne pepper - COSTA RICA - 50g
Bean-to-Bar
A simple appearance but a warm texture and rich, satisfying creaminess in these Nahua 70% dark chocolate bars with cayenne pepper.
All Nahua chocolate contains fine cacao nib particles, which their equipment cannot handle. Rather than using time and resources to filter them out, the Nahua chocolate makers decided to keep them, thus making their artisanal chocolate even more interesting.
Cacao mass (70% Costa Rica), sugar, cacao butter, cayenne pepper
Cocoa farmer and chocolate maker
Edwin Sibaja lives with his family on a small plot of land in Guatuso, on the outskirts of Upala. With his many years of agricultural experience, Edwin operates a carefully managed family cacao plantation and implements sustainable agricultural practices.
Edwin is an astute learner and is always seeking out ways to improve his cacao production. He is also a respected community leader and is often found on his neighbors’ plantations helping share cacao producing best practices.
Edwin implements sustainable growing practices as well as proper cropping and nutrition, in accordance with the Nahua Cacao Renovation Program. As a member of Nahua’s producer network, Edwin benefits from the company’s greenhouse and access to high-quality cacao varieties in order to assist in improving the quality of his crops. Technical assistants also work with him to ensure he has the tools necessary to manage his own cacao tree nursery.
NAHUA Nahua is Costa Rica’s leading brand of fine artisan chocolate. Their chocolate is produced with unique single origin Trinitario cacao beans nurtured to their full-bodied flavor potential through a meticulous post-harvest process. A rich variety of ingredients is then added to provide a unique gourmet experience for all chocolate lovers. Working directly with local farming communities, Nahua’s Cacao Renovation Program helps improve the lives of smallholder farmers by providing valuable technical training and access to financing. The program also focuses on preserving the environment by promoting sustainable farming practices, reforestation, and the conservation of natural ecosystems. Nahua seeks to make a positive impact, one cacao bean at a time!...
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