Tesoro Escondido, Ecuador, 100% Pure Cacao.
Vegan. Recyclable cardboard. Made in Zurich. Compostable bag. Single estate. Direct trade. Tesoro Escondido. 100% Cacao. Cacao from a nature reserve.
It has it all. Except sugar.
100% pure cacao. Only cacao and cacao butter. No sugar. From the Tesoro Escondido nature reserve, in Esmeraldas, Ecuador.
laflor's patience has a name: between 9 and 12 months pass from harvest to bar. No shortcuts, no sugar. Just time, technique, and cacao. The flavor is intense, with notes of dark red fruits, and surprisingly smooth for pure cacao. Take your time to taste it. laflor does too.
- Origin: Ecuador
- Predominant flavor note: Pure Cacao
Tesoro Escondido, Ecuador, 100% Pure Cacao.
Tesoro Escondido
A nature reserve in Esmeraldas
The name Tesoro Escondido ("hidden treasure") comes from the nature reserve where this cacao grows, in the province of Esmeraldas, in northern Ecuador. The area belongs to the cloud forest, with a unique biodiversity due to its climate and proximity to the equator. Deforestation remains a real threat in the region.
The cacao is cultivated by ASOPROTESCO, a cooperative founded by families who have lived here for generations. While producing quality cacao, they also protect the local flora and fauna. They do this through agroforestry: they cultivate cacao in the shade of other native trees to diversify agriculture.
Profile: Spicy, with notes of fresh fruit and a fine roasted aroma.
- Variety: Nacional, Criollo, Trinitario
- Origin: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
- Producer: ASOPROTESCO Cooperative
- Transport: Sailing ship (CO₂ neutral)