Marana Cusco Foncé 70%
Origine du cacao : Pérou
Pays producteur : Pérou
Poids : 70g
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Marana Cusco Foncé 70%
Peruvian cocoa beans are often considered the rockstars of the cocoa world, coveted by makers worldwide. Despite this, craft chocolate making in Peru is fairly new and still relatively rare, and Maraná was among the first to produce “made at origin” bars in Peru. Led by the husband and wife team of Zulema and Giuseppe, Maraná takes direct trade to the next level by regularly visiting farms, meeting with growers, and working alongside them to improve yields and quality. What I most love about Maraná, however, is their deep pride in Peru and their commitment to showcasing the country's diverse regions and native cocoa beans. Each bar, whether from Piura, San Martin, or Cusco, highlights the unique characteristics of its geography and beans, offering a truly distinctive tasting experience. Their packaging features Peruvian art forms from these regions, a deliberate choice to further express Peru’s rich culture. Plus it ain’t too shabby that all their bars are crafted with certified 100% organic ingredients.
Achetez plus MaranáFor millennia, wild heritage cacao beans have thrived in the high elevations of the ancient Inca empire. Cusco, a city and department in southeastern Peru, was once the empire's capital and remains the gateway to the famed Machu Picchu. While tourism drives the economy, gold and natural gas extraction, along with agriculture, are also significant. Farmers focus heavily on crops like native corn, quinoa, tea, and coffee, but in pre-colonial times, Cusco was the leader in cacao production. The Urubamba Valley, a central hub for modern cocoa cultivation, served as a vital trade route between the Andes and the Amazon jungle. It was also where the last Incan emperor, Manco Inca, sought refuge from Spanish conquistadors.