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Akesson's Bejofo Estate "Wild" Voatsiperifery Pepper 75%

Cocoa Origin: Madagascar
Producer Country: France
Weight: 60 g

Voatsiperifery pepper is also known as "wild pepper", perhaps because it only grows in the wild, perhaps because it's easier to pronounce, or both. In any case, this rare peppercorn has little protruding tail that produces a unique fragrance. This floral, fruity, spicy, and spellbinding aroma is evident right on opening the packaging. While reminiscent of Christmas spices and Trappist ale phenols on the nose, the palate is far more straightforwardly chocolate and pepper. As a huge fan of peppercorn myself, this sweet-ish, spicy bar is a real special treat.  

Regular price $12.29

Akesson's Bejofo Estate "Wild" Voatsiperifery Pepper 75%

Bertil Akesson, the son of a Swedish diplomat, spent his childhood exploring Africa, eventually settling in Madagascar where his passion for cocoa and exotic spices blossomed. What sets Bertil apart is his profound connection not only to his land but also to his employees. He provides each employee with their plot of land and access to schools and healthcare, including medicines sourced from Europe. His commitment to the community is further evidenced by investments in infrastructure such as roads, bus routes, clean water, and septic tanks. Additionally, he has converted his estates to solar energy, providing even remote areas with electricity through portable panels. This commitment to the environment is also reflected in Akesson's packaging, which uses natural inks, and products, which are all non-GMO and certified organic by various associations such as the USDA's National Organic Program, Europe's 'Ecocert,' the UK's 'Soil Association,' and France's 'Qualité France.'

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Nestled between the Indian Ocean and mountains, Madagascar's Sambirano Valley boasts a hot and humid climate, home to the country's highest point, Maromokotro volcano, surrounded by subhumid forests teeming with wildlife found nowhere else in the world. The region's fertile plains, dotted with rivers, benefit from floods during the rainy season, depositing highly fertile fluvial soil that creates ideal conditions for crops, including cacao. While the Sambirano Valley is known for its variety of subsistence, cash, and industrial crops such as coffee, vanilla, sugarcane, rice, peanuts, and cotton, it has gained renown as one of the world's premier cacao-growing regions. The area's terroirs and microclimates can vary, but consistently result in cacao with bright fruity flavours and high acid, ideal for producing non-bitter bean-to-bar chocolates with minimal or no use of sugar.

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