Le terme « Chuncho » fait référence à une collection unique de cultivars patrimoniaux de la famille Forastero de la Haute Amazonie. Ces fèves sont endémiques des pentes orientales des Andes et du bassin amazonien dans le centre-sud du Pérou. Selon les généticiens, le Chuncho est l’une des formes de cacao les plus pures. Dans des régions comme Ayacucho et le nord de Cusco, il n’est pas rare de trouver des arbres Chuncho de plus de 100 ans. Les complexités sensorielles de ces fèves sauvages sont ici pleinement mises en valeur, avec un caractère boisé et terreux rappelant les cèpes, d’énormes notes épicées de cannelle, de cardamome et de muscade associées à une douceur de noix proche de la tarte aux noix de pécan, le tout enveloppé dans une texture douce, semblable à du caramel. En un mot : wow.
Qantu Chuncho 70%
Origine du cacao : Pérou
Pays producteur : Canada
Poids : 50 grammes
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Qantu Chuncho 70%
Qantu is physically based in Montreal, Canada, but its spiritual home is in Peru, where its founders, Elfi and Maxime, met and discovered their love for chocolate. It's also where they found inspiration for their name, taken from the country’s national flower (pronounced 'Kantu', from the Quechua language). Peru is also where the two source all their beans directly from cooperatives, importing them without any middlemen. Elfi and Maxime often visit the farms where possible, or meet with cooperatives in Lima to ensure good post-harvest and business practices. They also always sample the beans first to evaluate their quality and characteristics. Beans are important: Qantu's mission is to promote and preserve native cocoa beans. They educate people on the differences between hybrid and native cocoa beans and the importance of preserving native beans for biodiversity. The two have accumulated so much award bling you need to wear sunglasses when viewing their accolades!
Achetez plus QantuAyacucho is a region located in the Andean highlands of Peru. Set at an elevation of about 2,750 meters, Ayacucho features a mix of rugged mountains, rolling valleys, and high-altitude plains. The climate is characterized by a temperate temperature range with distinct wet and dry seasons, influencing its agriculture and local lifestyle. Historically, Ayacucho is known for its significant role in the Spanish colonial period and its religious traditions, including the Semana Santa (Holy Week) celebrations, which showcase intricate processions and local crafts. The region’s cuisine reflects its diverse heritage, with dishes such as pachamanca—a traditional Peruvian feast cooked in an underground oven and containing local meats, Andean produce, and herbs and spices. Ayacucho was one of the hardest-hit areas during the 1980s, as it was deeply affected by the guerrilla war waged by Shining Path as part of Peru’s internal conflict.