{"product_id":"bolivia-tranquilidad-wild-harvest-single-origin-chocolate-copy","title":"Costa Esmeraldas Ecuador Single Estate Chocolate","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCosta Esmeraldas — Ecuador\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eTravel with us to the northern Ecuadorian coast and taste our expression of Nacional Cacao. Here you will find harmony between the sea breeze and the last patches of coastal cloud forest.\u003c\/em\u003e\" The Salazar Family\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOh yes Salazar family, we for sure will be traveling there with every precious taste!  Gorgeous red beans beautifully fermented and meticulously cared for.   Be sure to read about the Salazar Family in the notes below because they are doing amazing things at their farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in the Large 3 oz Grand Adventure Bar or in 0.4 oz Tasting Tiles - in your choice of Dark 75% and\/or the Dark \u003cem\u003eMilk\u003c\/em\u003e coming in at a big 64%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecuador\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Costa Esmeraldas (Single Estate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenetics\/Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecuadorian Nacional Hybrids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCacao certifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct trade, uncertified organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The dark bar has cherry, fudgey brownie, apricot jam, raisin and raspberry notes and something else interesting I can't quite place but I'm wondering if it is the special wood they use for the fermentation boxes. See what you think. The dark milk bar mirrors all those but has a beautiful creamy veil over all. Not too sweet. Really lovely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cacao, organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter (milk varieties include whole milk powder)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/strong\u003e The dark-\u003cem\u003emilk\u003c\/em\u003e bar contains milk. (The dark bar is completely vegan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Salazar Family: \"\u003cem\u003eWe operate a family owned cacao orchard in the northern coast of Ecuador, in the Esmeraldas province. Since 2008 we have made efforts to rehabilitate cattle pasture and mono-crop forest plantations into agroforestry systems where cacao is intercropped with fruit and local trees. One of our goals is to protect primary and secondary-growth forest. In here we can host local and endangered species that are left without a home due to the continuous expansion of the agricultural frontier.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCacao produced in these agroforestry systems is carefully and meticulously processed, resulting in true exotic flavours featuring: Clean and clear raisin browned fruit note, and fresh fruit notes, floral, blueberry, coconut. Herbal or green bitter taste. Good balance to the core attributes. Mild sweetness. Astringency has a \"velvety\" quality. *\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCosta Esmeraldas won the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cocoaofexcellence.org\/producer28919-ecuador-costa-esmeraldas-cacao-company\"\u003eCocoa of Excellence\u003c\/a\u003e cacao liquor tasting evaluation and award 2019 edition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTravel with us to the northern Ecuadorian coast and taste our expression of Nacional Cacao. Here you will find harmony between the sea breeze and the last patches of coastal cloud forest.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere are myriad and diverse wildlife in the region which are able to travel through our orchard via wild-life corridors. We aim to leave better soil, water and wildlife corridors for the generations to come. The Salazar family began to change the environment by implementing a new model, cultivating cocoa, fruit trees and species from the area, which creates an environment that attracts species of local flora and fauna to re-inhabit the place. After a period of research, they set out to produce the best cocoa beans in the world; taking care of every step of the cultivation, harvest and postharvest; in a meticulous, careful and detailed way in order to enhance the flavors and aromas of its beans. It is thanks to this effort, perseverance and commitment that it has become recognized as one of the best cocoa beans in the world.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Cocoa Forge","offers":[{"title":"Dark 75% \/ 3 oz Grand Adventure Bar","offer_id":48309159395542,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark 75% \/ .4 oz Tasting Tile","offer_id":48309159428310,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark Milk 64% \/ 3 oz Grand Adventure Bar","offer_id":48309159461078,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark Milk 64% \/ .4 oz Tasting Tile","offer_id":48309159493846,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2615\/4966\/files\/Costa_Esmeraldas_bar.jpg?v=1780257320","url":"https:\/\/thecocoaforge.com\/products\/bolivia-tranquilidad-wild-harvest-single-origin-chocolate-copy","provider":"Cacao Voyages by The Cocoa Forge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}