Rich texture of fermenting cocoa beans
West java Single Origin Cocoa Beans

The Art of
Fermentation

Unlocking the soul of cocoa with single-origin beans. Sustainably sourced and meticulously fermented for depth like never before.

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Single Origin

Sourced from a single estate to ensure consistent quality and traceability.

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72hr Fermentation

Controlled fermentation to unlock deep, complex fruit and nut flavors.

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Sun Dried

Naturally dried under the sun for optimal moisture content and preservation.

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West Java Forastero-Criollo Blend

A harmonious blend of Forastero and Criollo beans from West Java, Indonesia, offering a balanced profile of rich chocolate notes with hints of tropical fruit and nuts.

Acidity

Bitterness

Fruitiness

Nutty

Meticulous Process

Every step involves careful monitoring to ensure the optimal development of flavor precursors.

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Selective Harvest

Day 1

Only perfectly ripe pods are harvested by hand. The beans are extracted within 6 hours of harvest to prevent uncontrolled pre-fermentation.

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Anaerobic Phase

Day 2-3

Beans are placed in wooden boxes covered with banana leaves. Yeast converts sugars to alcohol, generating heat and killing the germ.

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Aerobic Turn

Day 4-6

The mass is turned every 24 hours to introduce oxygen. Acetic acid bacteria thrive, raising temperatures to 50°C, crucial for chocolate flavor development.

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Slow Drying

Day 7-12

Beans are spread on drying decks. We dry slowly to 7% moisture to allow acidity to volatilize, ensuring a rounded flavor profile.

5+ Tons Processed
98% Fermentation Rate
12 Farm Partners
0 Defects Allowed