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Tumaco
Colombia
Cream & fudge
Notes of dark chocolate cake, whipped cream, roasted peanut
notes from the maker
“This time I wanted to see what would happen if I conched this chocolate at a higher temperature then I had previously for this origin. I was keen to achieve something different and I think I succeeded. Its distinctiveness stems from its smooth texture, the clarity of its chocolate and nutty notes, and its subtle hint of salt.”
– Pablo, Lead Chocolate Maker
Cacao Hunters is the first Colombian company to source cacao and produce chocolate entirely within Colombia. Owners Carlos Ignacio Velasco and Mayumi Ogata, a former pastry chef, met in Japan in 2009 and have collaborated since to produce high-quality cocoa in challenged regions. Partnering with Tumaquian producers, they support farmers growing local cultivars with stable, above-market prices. Working with regional associations, each fermenting its own cacao under Cacao Hunters’ guidance, Carlos and Mayumi combine innovation and expertise to produce exceptional cocoa.
Cacao Hunters is the first Colombian company to source cacao and produce chocolate entirely within Colombia. Owners Carlos Ignacio Velasco and Mayumi Ogata, a former pastry chef, met in Japan in 2009 and have collaborated since to produce high-quality cocoa in challenged regions. Partnering with Tumaquian producers, they support farmers growing local cultivars with stable, above-market prices. Working with regional associations, each fermenting its own cacao under Cacao Hunters’ guidance, Carlos and Mayumi combine innovation and expertise to produce exceptional cocoa.