📍 Ecuador — Napo Valley Estate

Dark 85% Cacao

★★★★★ (48 reviews)
$18.00
/ 70g bar
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Our flagship single-origin bar showcases the volcanic terroir of Ecuador’s Napo Valley. Intensely rich with notes of dark cherry, toasted almond, and a hint of espresso, this bar delivers a complex, velvety finish that lingers beautifully. Crafted in small batches from 100% organically grown Criollo & Trinitario beans.

Harvest Year

2023 / 2024 Blend

Bean Variety

Criollo & Trinitario

Processing

7-Day Wood Box Fermentation

Conching

72 Hours

The Dark 85% Cacao bar represents the pinnacle of our farm-to-bar philosophy. Sourced exclusively from our family estate in the heart of the Napo Valley, these beans benefit from rich volcanic soil, consistent rainfall, and shade-grown cultivation under native canopy trees. After careful hand-harvesting, the beans undergo a meticulous 7-day fermentation process in traditional wooden boxes, developing deep, complex flavor precursors. We slow-roast in small batches to preserve delicate fruity notes, then conch for 72 hours to achieve an exceptionally smooth mouthfeel. The result is a chocolate experience that is bold yet refined, with zero added sugar and a naturally sweet, fruit-forward finish.

Primary: Dark Cherry

Ripe, jammy red fruit that opens on the palate with bright acidity.

Secondary: Toasted Almond

Warm, nutty undertones that develop as the chocolate melts.

Finish: Espresso & Cedar

A long, dry finish with subtle earthy and roasted coffee notes.

Mouthfeel: Velvety Smooth

Exceptionally fine particle size from extended conching.

Cacao Content85%
Net Weight70g (2.47 oz)
OriginNapo Valley, Ecuador
Elevation600–900 MASL
Fermentation7 Days (Wooden Boxes)
Drying10 Days (Sun/Tray)
Roast ProfileMedium-Light (125°C / 257°F)
Conching72 Hours
IngredientsCacao Mass, Cacao Butter
AllergensMay contain traces of nuts, soy, milk

Every bar you purchase supports regenerative agriculture, fair farmer compensation, and ecosystem preservation. We maintain a closed-loop system on our estate.

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Carbon Negative

120% carbon offset via reforestation

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Water Positive

Rainwater harvesting & aquifer recharge

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Fair Wages

3x market rate for farm workers

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Zero Waste

Compostable packaging, 100% recycled

Customer Reviews

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James Whitfield

Verified Purchase • Oct 2024
★★★★★

The depth of flavor is unlike anything I've tasted from commercial producers. The cherry notes are incredibly bright, and the texture is perfectly smooth. Already ordered three more boxes for my restaurant's pastry program.

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Elena Rostova

Verified Purchase • Sep 2024
★★★★★

I was skeptical about 85% being too bitter, but this bar is pure elegance. It pairs beautifully with aged Gouda and port wine. The packaging alone felt like opening a treasure chest.