India - Idukki (1KG) (Organic)

Region and country
Idukki district, Kerala state in Southwest India

Story
In Southern India, the green hills of the Idukki region, famous for its fragrant spices, offer excellent conditions for growing cacao. Abundance in rainfall and sunshine result in cacao beans with a chocolaty aroma, smooth and creamy texture, and rich flavour diversity of spices, raisins and tobacco.

Supply Chain
100% traceable supply chain up to farm level. Wet beans are bought directly from farmers and processed in a central post-harvesting facility, where they are packed and stuffed in containers.

Harvest time
September - December, May - June,

Genetics
Trinitario and Forestero hybrids, Mankuva type promoted

Fermentation
Centrally fermented, 5 days in cascading wooden boxes from Wild Jack timber Drying: Sun-dried on tables under open shelter

Flavour profile
Chocolaty profile with a creamy texture, fresh acidity of green apple, pleasant spicy hints of sea salt, cardamom and black pepper, finishing with an undertone of dried fruits notably dark raisins