The tiny pink petals beautifully sprinkled on the back of this bar come from a variety of hibiscus brought by early Spanish galleons that is still grown in the high mountain areas of Guerrero by a community collective known as Numa Gamaa Ski Yu Me Phaa ("Thank you God Father-Mother, for power, strength, and knowledge to our people, who have no body/freedom”). Hibiscus plays a significant cultural role in Mexico and is most commonly used to make agua fresca, a cold, sweet tea made by soaking the flowers in water. Here, in addition to pretty looks, the flowers lend a crunchy texture and underlying tartness that plays nicely with the chocolate's bitter, black coffee notes.
Cuna de Piedra Comalcalco Tabasco w/ Hibiscus Flowers 73%
Cocoa Origin: Mexico
Producer Country: Mexico
Weight: 60 g
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Cuna de Piedra Comalcalco Tabasco w/ Hibiscus Flowers 73%
Cuna de Piedra, which translates to 'Cradle of Stone' (reflecting Mexico's status as the birthplace of cocoa and stone's foundational role in Pre-Hispanic cooking), is passionate about continuing Mexico's millennium-long legacy of chocolate while enhancing the quality of life for everyone involved in the cacao process, from growers to consumers. Unlike traditional cacao production chains with numerous intermediaries, Enrique and Vicky work directly with those connected to the land. They collaborate only with individuals who grow, harvest, and ferment cacao on-site, ensuring they receive the highest and fullest compensation for their labor. Additionally, they are supporters of Slow Food Mexico, a part of the broader Slow Food Movement. As a contributor to the movement's Ark of Taste, which aims to preserve and promote culturally and biologically diverse foods, Cuna de Piedra has crafted a unique bar using ancient spring salt, showcasing traditional local flavours of culinary and cultural significance. Even their packaging was inspired by local Pre-Hispanic sculptures, reminiscent of those found at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City.
Shop More Cuna De PiedraComalcalco, situated in the Mexican state of Tabasco along the Gulf of Mexico, derives its name from its rich agricultural heritage, translating to "in the house of the comals," with comals being pans used for food preparation. The region's fertile soil continues to support a thriving agricultural industry, with cocoa being the primary crop and accounting for 20% of Tabasco’s annual harvest. It also grows large quantities of tropical fruits, corn, beans, and vegetables cultivated, as well as some premium livestock ranching. Notably, Comalcalco is home to a significant archaeological site and the westernmost city of the Maya civilization and the one constructed with bricks rather than limestone. Now situated on an extensive alluvial plain, this area was once enveloped by low evergreen rainforest and mangrove swamps.