Kilombero Valley, Tanzania

Located in Tanzania (Kilombero Valley), the small village of Mbingu is home to Kokoa Kamili, a central fermentary. Before their presence, cacao farmers only had access to one central buyer in the region, which resulted in low wages. Now, these farmers make the difficult journey here to sell their wet cacao for premium prices. By solely, focusing on the fermentation and drying process of cacao, Kokoa Kamili is able to achieve high level of consistency and therefore, generate higher compensation to farmers. Bean Origin: Kilombero Valley, Mbingu, Tanzania Harvest Year: 2020Ingredients Used: 3 - Cacao Beans, Cane Sugar, Organic Cacao Butter Organic: No Vegan: YesRoast Profile: Medium - 22 minConche Time: 72 hour refining + 24 hour conchingCocoa Content: 70%Cacao Variety: Trinitario, Nacional hybrid seedlingsWeight: 2.12 ozAllergen Information: Produced in a facility that also processes nuts and dairyTasting Notes: Lemon, Cherry, MacadamiaPairing Suggestions: Champagne, Orange/Skin-co