Bulk Cacao Beans - Marañón Variety (5kg)

Source: Association of Producers

Region: North Amazon mountains, Peru

Department: Cajamarca

Elevation: 900-1300m

Yearly Rainfall: ~1800mm (71 inches)

Genetics: Native Marañón and Cajamarca-Amazonas (Fortunato No. 4, Marañon 54, and others)

Harvest Season: May - Aug (major); Nov - Dec (minor)

Tasting Notes: Complex fruity/floral/herbal; with mild nut and brownie notes.

Fermentation Style: 6-7 days in wooden boxes; daily bean rotation after first 2 days.

Drying Style: 4-5 days in mounds; 2-4 days on covered tarps or drying mesh racks.

 

To learn more, visit our bean varieties page.

Net weight: 11 lbs (5 kg)

Packaging: Delivered in cardboard boxes