Regenerative Cacao

Guided by Félix Rodríguez, a leader in Mexican cacao, we select "super trees" from different varieties (INIFAB-8, white bean and local criollos) to jumpstart the cacao value chain in Veracruz.

Our agroforestry system mixes cacao with timber species and native fruit trees. We generate shade, capture carbon and diversify income without cutting the forest while expanding habitat for toucans, howler monkeys and pollinators.

From tree ➡ to bar

• 🍃 Selective harvest : ripe pods cut by hand.
• 🌡 Controlled fermentation : wooden boxes, pH 5.2 – 4.8.
• ☀ Slow drying : raised beds preserve floral notes.
• 🔥 Precision roasting : 115 – 125 °C.
• 🍫 Conching and tempering : silky texture, fruity profile.

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