Brazil - Fazenda Leolinda (Single Plantation)

Region and country
State of Bahia,  Eastern Brazil

Story
Leolinda farm is owned by João Tavares, one if the pioneers of Specialty cacao in Brazil. He combines excellent knowledge in genetics with very proper controlled post-harvesting, leading to oustanding flavours. The tropics can be recognized in the pleasant and strong chocolaty profile, with sweetness, tabac and woody notes.

Supply chain
100% traceable. Cacao growing and post-harvesting at one single farm.

Genetics
Trinitario

Fermentation
Centrally fermented, 6 days in round wooden boxes
Drying: 5 to 7 days in sunlight and under cover

Flavour profile
Intense chocolaty, sweetness, tobacco