In a country where more and more of the native cacao varietals are being lost to big companies preference for high-yielding foreign clones, Joel, his father Efrain and Joel's brothers cultivate the native ancestral "Chuncho."Chuncho - with it's proximity to Cusco would have been the cacao of choice for the Incas, and let me tell you they have great taste!A few producers in the area still grow chuncho, but not every farm in the area can boast having won the spot for #1 cacao in Peru two years in a row, and the Pumatiy farm just keeps getting better and better at what they do.Harvest Year: 2023Bean Origin: Pumatiy ChunchoIngredients Used: 2 - Cacao, Organic SugarOrganic: YesVegan: YesRoast Profile: A medium roast at 175 degrees for 15-20 minutesConche Time: 3-4 DaysCocoa Content: 70%Cacao Variety: Chuncho, which is closely related to ForasterosWeight: 2 ozAllergy Information: Made on equipment that also processes nuts in a facility where wheat and soy are presentTasting Notes: Raspberry, woody, earthy, sweet fudgePairing Suggestions: A great one for red or white wine
