Ecuador - Finca Garyth Pure Nacional (1KG)

Region and country
Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas in Northwest Ecuador

Story
Nacional cacao grows on the hills of Santo Domingo de las Tsachilas, on the Cedeño Aguilar family farm. The passion and care for cacao is reflected in an astonishing profile with taste of ripe tropical fruits, pleasant alcoholic note and tobacco. It’s low acidity and chocolaty taste make the beans a pleasure to work with.

Supply chain
100% traceable supply chain from a single plantation. Cacao is produced, processed and packed in 69 kg bags on the family farms, and transported by truck to Guayaquil, from where it is shipped.

Harvest time
September - December, May - June,

Genetics
100% Neo-Nacional

Fermentation
7 days in wooden boxes in a controlled indoor fermentation center Drying: Mechanical air-drying, powered by renewable energy

Flavour profile
Complex and mild profile with wild tropical flavours, green banana, fresh almonds and tobacco