Weight: 55 grams
Cocoa Bean Origin: Boyaca, Colombia
Notes: we source these beans from San Pablo de Borbur, a small town within the Boyaca region of Colombia. Not long ago, coca was one of the main crops in the region, but the local farmers abandoned it in favour of other crops, such as cacao, which bring more safety and security to the area.
Impulsa Bacao made a significant investment in the area when they built a new fermentation and drying facility in the town. They work with the farmers to identify fine flavour cacao and ensure their harvest practices meet the high standards. They purchase the cocoa beans at prices higher than what the farmers would receive selling it on the local market, and they manage all of the fermentation and drying in their facility, following strict, carefully monitored protocols.
We were actually the first chocolate maker to make chocolate using their beans. On our trip we met many of the farmers who supply cocoa beans to Impulsa, as well as the staff who manage operations, Anyi Torres and William Bonilla. We worked with them to finalize their protocols by giving our feedback on the various fermentation lots they sent us to test. We’re thrilled with the final flavours, which is a testament to their hard work and dedication.
This bar is crafted with freshly-pressed Boyaca cocoa butter for intense single-origin flavour and exceptional smoothness. (We’re one of the only chocolate makers in the country to press out own cocoa butter and it makes a world of difference in flavour.)
Tasting notes: Toasted marshmallow, graham cracker and honey – think s’mores!
Ingredients: cocoa beans, organic sugar, fresh-pressed single-origin cocoa butter
(May contain trace amounts of peanuts and tree nuts)