Discover the regions, hands, and flavors that bring our chocolate to life.
Colombian cacao is more than just a raw material: it’s culture, territory, and living history. In this blog section, we aim to take you to the heart of cacao-producing regions, introduce you to their producers, and show you how each bean has a story to tell.
What Makes Colombian Cacao Unique?
Colombia is renowned for its genetic diversity of fine and aromatic cacao, resulting in a variety of sensory profiles: fruity, floral, citrusy, spicy, and more.
Each region imparts its own signature to the bean, thanks to factors such as:
Altitude and climate
Traditional agricultural practices
Fermentation and drying with ancestral knowledge
Producer Profiles: The Guardians of Flavor
Meet those who make Colombian cacao possible:
Doña Yolanda – Quipile, Cundinamarca
A producer of Criollo cacao with floral notes and mild acidity. She has been cultivating in harmony with the land for over 15 years.
Asociación Asoprocao – Mapiripán, Meta
A community that transitioned from illicit crops to cacao as a symbol of peace. Their cacao has fruity tones and a story of resilience.
Don Ernesto – Tumaco, Nariño
A specialist in long fermentation, his cacao stands out for its intensity and notes of tropical fruits. He exports to Bean-to-Bar brands in Europe.
Tumaco: Cacao with body and character, ideal for intense blends.
Quipile: Delicate, floral, and slightly acidic.
Mapiripán: Fruity profile, with great potential in directed fermentations.
Santander: Classic, with a good base for blends or 70% chocolates.
Stories That Inspire
“When we plant cacao, we plant peace”.
— Producer in Meta.
“This cacao tastes like our mountain, the river, and the effort of my entire family”.
— Cacao grower from Santander.
Why Know the Origin?
Knowing the origin allows you to:
Differentiate yourself in the market with authentic storytelling.
Value the producer and pay a fair price.
Create products with identity and purpose.
Want to Learn More Stories?
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