INDIA - IDUKKI
In southern India, the green hills of the Idukki region, famous for its aromatic spices, offer excellent conditions for cocoa cultivation. The abundance of rain and sunshine results in cocoa beans with a chocolatey aroma, smooth and creamy texture and a rich variety of flavors of spices, raisins and tobacco.
LOCATION
Region: Idukki district, Kerala state, southwest India
Organization/Farm: Social Enterprise
QUALITY
Variety: Trinitario and Forestero hybrids, promoted Mankuva type
Flavor: Chocolatey profile with a creamy texture, fresh acidity of green apple, pleasant spicy notes of sea salt, cardamom and black pepper, finishing with a touch of dried fruits, namely dark raisins.
Fermentation: Central fermentation, 5 days in Wild Jack wooden cascade boxes
Drying: Sun-dried on tables under open shelter
CERTIFICATION
EU Organic, USDA Organic, SPP.
