Mexico, Almendra, Case of 12

We source these beans from farmer Vicente Caçep, whose family has been growing cacao on his Hacienda Jesus Maria farm in Tabasco, Mexico for over 80 years.

Despite having a 77% cacao content this bar is very light in color, which is due to the fact that the beans are white as opposed to the standard purple.  This is how the bean gets its name - Almendra Blanca literally means "white almond."   People often assume white beans are Criollo beans, but that's not usually the case.  The white color is simple one of the many genetic variations which occur in all beans.

We roast the beans in small batches, using a custom roast profile we created specifically to maximize their flavor. We stone grind the nibs in melanguers and conche for five days, using a conche profile that's also specific to this bean.  This allows us to fully develop all of the incredible flavors.

We also freshly press the cocoa butter for this from the same El Carmen beans we use to make the chocolate, resulting in intense single origin flavor and exceptional smoothness.  We’re one of the only chocolate makers in the country to press our own cocoa butter, and it makes a world of difference in flavor.

For more information about the beans we use to make this bar please check out our Almendra Blanca page.

TASTING NOTES: Creamy citrus & hazelnut.

SKU: CASEB-ALM-PLN-660

Ingredients: Single origin cacao beans, organic sugar, freshly pressed single origin cocoa butter (Almendra Blanca).