Pump Street Hacienda Limon Ecuador 85%

Cocoa Origin: Ecuador
Producer Country: England
Weight: 70 g

This bar is crafted from designated status Nacional Arriba cocoa sourced from Hacienda Limon farm on the Guantupi River in Ecuador. Samuel von Rütte, his wife Anita and four other families manage this 110-hectare plantation using sustainable farming practices, avoiding insecticides and fungicides entirely and using herbicides only in specific, targeted applications. The chocolate blends unrelenting espresso-like tannin with flavours of toasted bread crust, graham cracker, and hints of jasmine, blackberry, and occasional pops of mint. It's a big character bar that lives up to its high percentage.

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Pump Street Hacienda Limon Ecuador 85%

$12.99

Situated in a charming market square 15th-century building in the picturesque Suffolk village of Orford, Pump Street Bakery has become iconic, known nationally across the UK for their freshly baked sourdough, viennoiserie, pastries, and of course, bean-to-bar chocolate. Founded in November 2010 by the father-daughter duo Chris and Joanna, Pump Street emerged from Chris’ passion for baking and Joanna’s dream of opening a café. Inspired by the parallels between bread and chocolate—both crafted from minimal, high-quality ingredients—they ventured into small-batch chocolate production in 2013 and quickly gained acclaim for their commitment to quality and simplicity, mirroring the artisanal ethos of their bakery. Still entirely family run, Pump Street’s dedication to craftsmanship has earned them several prestigious awards, including the BBC Food and Farming Awards' Best Food Producer and given a King's Award for Enterprise by King Charles III.

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Cotopaxi is a province in the heart of Ecuador, renowned for its national park and the Cotopaxi Volcano in the Andes mountains. Located just 50 km south of Quito, the volcano draws thousands of visitors monthly. In the local Quechua language, "Cotopaxi" means "neck of the moon," inspired by the crescent moon shape of its crater. Honoured and revered as a sacred mountain since pre-Inca times, the Cotopaxi Volcano was believed by indigenous people to be home to rain gods who ensured fertile lands. A significant portion of the province retains its indigenous heritage, with many residents still engaged in agriculture. Traditional crops like corn, potatoes, and wheat thrive in temperate zones, while cacao, coffee, and sugarcane are cultivated in the more tropical areas of the province.

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