Name: Baianí Caipirinha (w/ Cachaça & Lime Zest) 65%
Brand: Baianí
SKU: BAI-004
Price: 13.56 CAD
Availability: InStock

Baianí Caipirinha (w/ Cachaça & Lime Zest) 65%

Cocoa Origin: Brazil
Producer Country: Brazil
Weight: 58 g

In this exotic bar, cocao nibs are infused with aged cachaça for 30 days, then dehydrated and blended with lime zest and cane sugar to create a vibrantly Brazilian character! The aroma of cachaça is immediately noticeable and blends beautifully into minty and almost bubblegum-like fruit notes. On the palate, the lime zest provides an intense citrus flavour, pops of tartness, and a subtle hint of bitterness that harmonizes beautifully with the semi-dark chocolate flavours and satisfyingly crunchy texture.

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Baianí Caipirinha (w/ Cachaça & Lime Zest) 65%

$13.56

Childhood friends turned spouses, Juliana and Tuta, are descendants of cacao farming families dating back to the early 1900s. After pursuing careers abroad, they returned to their roots, founding Vale Potumujú in Arataca, Bahia. Situated on nearly 900 acres within the biodiverse Atlantic Rainforest, almost half of the estate is dedicated to preserved forests; Juliana and Tuta are passionate advocates of the "Cabruca" agroforestry system, integrating native trees to cultivate cacao. This method fosters a sustainable environment for diverse wildlife exclusive to this biome. They replant 4000 seedlings annually. Focusing on Forastero and Trinitario hybrid cacao varieties, each batch is segregated into micro-lots, reflecting their terroir. All cocoa is grown, processed, and transformed into chocolate on-site and Juliana, with her background in gastronomy, enjoys featuring classic Brazilian ingredients in their inclusion bars, adding a uniquely Brazilian touch to many of their offerings.

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Bahia, a large state in central Brazil that hugs the Atlantic Ocean, features up to nine distinct climate types and diverse geography, with average rainfall ranging from 363 to 2,000 mm per year, depending on the region. Its topography includes mountains descending into plains, extensive coastlines with beaches and coconut groves, and areas of swamps and lagoons. The aptly named “Cocoa Coast” in the south is where most cocoa farming is done. This part is characterized by ecological sanctuaries, dense forests, and wetland vegetation. Unfortunately, large monocrop plantations left the region vulnerable to a disease called “Witches Broom” which all but wiped out cocoa farming in the 1980s. However, family farms have since revitalized the industry, focusing on premium cocoa and artisan chocolate production.

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