Hidden Treasure, 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 cocoa. Only cocoa and cocoa 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 cocoa. The flavor is intense, with notes of dark red fruits, and surprisingly smooth for pure cocoa. Take your time to taste it. laflor does too.
- Origin: Ecuador
- Predominant flavor note: Pure Cocoa
Hidden Treasure
A nature reserve in Esmeraldas
The name Hidden Treasure comes from the nature reserve where this cocoa 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 cocoa is cultivated by ASOPROTESCO, a cooperative founded by families who have lived here for generations. While producing quality cocoa, they also protect the local flora and fauna. They do this through agroforestry: they cultivate cocoa 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)