Uganda Semuliki Forest (70% Dark) | Guava, Cinnamon, Dates
Origin: Uganda
Region: Rwenzururu - Semuliki Forest
Genetics: Trinitario and Amelonado
Certifications: Direct Trade, Organic
Year: 2024
Wet cocoa is purchased from over 500 contracted smallholder farmers, each with 1-2 hectares of cocoa trees, often divided between several plots in the Rwenzururu sub-region of Uganda. Staff collect cocoa in the afternoon of harvest day from contracted farmers from established collection points near the farms. Farmers are paid cash on the spot for fresh cocoa at 40% of the dry cocoa market price. (Industry standard is usually 10-12%). 10-20% bonuses are then paid to farmers at the end of the season based on delivered volumes and consistency of deliveries
The aroma is an intense thick, deep chocolate fudge and date. Deep chocolate/fudge backbone (thanks to the significant Amelonado in the mix) quickly gives way to super sweet toffee and guava. Laced throughout with spiced pudding flavors, coffee, and cinnamon.
Origin: Uganda
Region: Rwenzururu - Semuliki Forest
Genetics: Trinitario and Amelonado
Certifications: Direct Trade, Organic
Year: 2024
Wet cocoa is purchased from over 500 contracted smallholder farmers, each with 1-2 hectares of cocoa trees, often divided between several plots in the Rwenzururu sub-region of Uganda. Staff collect cocoa in the afternoon of harvest day from contracted farmers from established collection points near the farms. Farmers are paid cash on the spot for fresh cocoa at 40% of the dry cocoa market price. (Industry standard is usually 10-12%). 10-20% bonuses are then paid to farmers at the end of the season based on delivered volumes and consistency of deliveries
The aroma is an intense thick, deep chocolate fudge and date. Deep chocolate/fudge backbone (thanks to the significant Amelonado in the mix) quickly gives way to super sweet toffee and guava. Laced throughout with spiced pudding flavors, coffee, and cinnamon.
Origin: Uganda
Region: Rwenzururu - Semuliki Forest
Genetics: Trinitario and Amelonado
Certifications: Direct Trade, Organic
Year: 2024
Wet cocoa is purchased from over 500 contracted smallholder farmers, each with 1-2 hectares of cocoa trees, often divided between several plots in the Rwenzururu sub-region of Uganda. Staff collect cocoa in the afternoon of harvest day from contracted farmers from established collection points near the farms. Farmers are paid cash on the spot for fresh cocoa at 40% of the dry cocoa market price. (Industry standard is usually 10-12%). 10-20% bonuses are then paid to farmers at the end of the season based on delivered volumes and consistency of deliveries
The aroma is an intense thick, deep chocolate fudge and date. Deep chocolate/fudge backbone (thanks to the significant Amelonado in the mix) quickly gives way to super sweet toffee and guava. Laced throughout with spiced pudding flavors, coffee, and cinnamon.