In the Kilombero Valley, bordering the Udzungwa Mountain National Park, small farmers are producing incredible cocoa with a round profile, red fruits such as cherries and berries, floral notes and a smooth, chocolatey finish.
LOCATION
Region: Kilombero Valley, Morogoro Region, Central Tanzania
Organization/Farm: Smallholder farmers organized through the social enterprise Kokoa Kamili
QUALITY
Variety: Trinitario with some Neo-National
Flavor: Round profile with a notable note of sour cherry, red fruits such as wild berries and dreid plums. A very delicate and surprising floral note of violet
Fermentation: Pre-draining, followed by fermentation in 3-tier cascade wooden boxes.
