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Azu Hacienda La Sabaneta 80%

Origine du cacao : Venezuela
Pays producteur : Venezuela
Poids : 58 g

La Sabaneta estate was founded in 1885 and today finds its home in the lush rainforests of Henri Pittier National Park along the shores of Choroní. Like its neighbours in Chuao, this estate embodies a tradition of cocoa farming that spans centuries, and produces some of the purest forms of Venezuelan Criollo. Protected by the surrounding mountains and caressed by gentle Caribbean breezes, La Sabaneta thrives organically, free from pesticides and agricultural mechanization, all under the visionary leadership of Daniela González. This bar presents a pure, compelling chocolate aroma and has a texture that strikes the perfect balance between a firm snap and a satisfying melt; it offers just enough bitterness to please those who appreciate an 80% cocoa content without intimidating the uninitiated. Each bite unfolds layers of flavour, rewarding the palate with hints of coffee, delicate flowers, apricot, and quince.

Prix ​​habituel $16.99

Azu Hacienda La Sabaneta 80%

Located in Caracas, Azú is a unique “bean-to-pastry” bakery and cafe founded by pastry chef María Evans, who named it after copoazú (Theobroma grandiflorum), cocoa’s close Amazonian relative. Azú offers both sweets and savoury dishes that highlight Venezuelan and Amazonian ingredients such as parchita (passionfruit), guayaba (guava), serrapia (tonka beans), cupuaçu, and lemon ants, blending them into both classic and innovative creations. This focus on Venezuelan flavours laid the foundation for Azú’s line of chocolate bars, sourced exclusively from the renowned village of Chuao and two distinct single estates, showcasing the character of rare heirloom Venezuelan cocoa. Partnering with the Aboriginal Flavours Foundation, María also organizes seminars in the Venezuelan Amazon and still regularly teaches classes, passionately immersing others in the culture and flavours of the region that inspire her.

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Aragua State, located in the north-central region of Venezuela, is characterized by dense mountainous jungles and picturesque Caribbean beaches. Home to over 2 million inhabitants, the fertile valleys of Aragua have long been central to intensive agriculture, a legacy that dates back to the last decade of the 16th century. During this time, the Spanish implemented encomiendas—a labour system that allowed conquerors to exploit the labour of non-Christian peoples, effectively establishing a form of communal slavery. Among the first crops cultivated were sugar and cocoa. The village of Chuao, nestled between mountains and the sea and accessible only by boat, is home to some of the world’s most sought-after cocoa, a testament to its over 400 years of cultivation.

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