Kakoa bean-to-bar chocolate from Mexico!
Maria of Kakoa bean-to-bar chocolate maker based in Mexico City.
Maria is a bean-to-bar chocolate maker in Mexico. She uses cacao from different regions in Chiapas, Southern Mexico. She does a beautiful job showcasing the range of flavour in single-origin Mexican cacao. But not just Mexican, but specifically Chiapas. It’s amazing how varied the flavour profiles are of her line of dark chocolate bars.
Her bars have a very vibrant flavour profile that is unlike many other bean-to-bar brands you’ve tried. My favourite is the 76% Pichucalco made with Criollo cacao and with deep blackberry, plum, and nutty flavour notes. I also really love her single-origin milk chocolate that is not too sweet, with such a wild flavour unlike many other single-origin milks.
Try some of her bars, and be sure to watch my interview with her to learn about her passion and journey into bean-to-bar chocolate.
Maker: Kakoa Bean To Bar based in Mexico City, Mexico. Watch an interview with Maria here.
Cacao Origin: Cacahotán, Chiapas, Mexico
Ingredients: Cacao, Cane Sugar.
Suggested Flavour Notes: Fruity and Citrus with a slight sharpness and astringency for those who enjoy a more tannic chocolate (similar to a deep tannic wine).
Bars by Kakoa are lightly roasted with a shorter refining time giving them a more untamed and vibrant flavour and texture.
60g
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Maker: Kakoa Bean To Bar based in Mexico City, Mexico. Watch an interview with Maria here.
Cacao Origin: Criollo cacao from Pichucalco, Chiapas, Mexico
Ingredients: Cacao, Cane Sugar.
Suggested Flavour Notes: Plum, Almond. Others suggest Blackberry.
Bars by Kakoa are lightly roasted with a shorter refining time giving them a more untamed and vibrant flavour and texture.
60g
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Looking for better deals on chocolate bars? Check out the Gift Boxes! A random selection of bars, as well as other helpful chocolate tools & products.
Maker: Kakoa Bean To Bar based in Mexico City, Mexico. Watch an interview with Maria here.
Cacao Origin: Criollo cacao from Pichucalco, Chiapas, Mexico
Ingredients: Cacao, Cane Sugar.
Suggested Flavour Notes: Nutty, Fruity, Blackberry.
Bars by Kakoa are lightly roasted with a shorter refining time giving them a more untamed and vibrant flavour and texture.
60g
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Looking for better deals on chocolate bars? Check out the Gift Boxes! A random selection of bars, as well as other helpful chocolate tools & products.
Maker: Kakoa Bean To Bar based in Mexico City, Mexico. Watch an interview with Maria here.
Cacao Origin: Arroyo Alcocer, Chiapas, Mexico
Ingredients: Cacao, Cane Sugar, Milk Powder.
Suggested Flavour Notes: Fruity and Citrus. Others suggest Cinnamon, Pastry Crust, Woody, Lavender.
Bars by Kakoa are lightly roasted with a shorter refining time giving them a more untamed and vibrant flavour and texture.
60g
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Looking for better deals on chocolate bars? Check out the Gift Boxes! A random selection of bars, as well as other helpful chocolate tools & products.
Maker: Kakoa Bean To Bar based in Mexico City, Mexico. Watch an interview with Maria here.
Cacao Origin: Criollo cacao from Tuzantan, Chiapas, Mexico
Ingredients: Cocoa Beans, Sugar, Freeze-Dried Raspberries.
The Raspberries are ground into the chocolate for a smoother feel and uniform flavour throughout. A bright berry explosion complementing the Tuzantan cacao which has yogurt and spice aromas. A bright and warm flavour profile.
Bars by Kakoa are lightly roasted with a shorter refining time giving them a more untamed and vibrant flavour and texture.
60g
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Looking for better deals on chocolate bars? Check out the Gift Boxes! A random selection of bars, as well as other helpful chocolate tools & products.
Maker: Kakoa Bean To Bar based in Mexico City, Mexico. Watch an interview with Maria here.
Cacao Origin: Tuzantán, Chiapas, Mexico
Ingredients: Cacao, Cane Sugar.
Suggested Flavour Notes: Caramel and Spice. Others suggest Strawberry Yogurt, Cheesecake.
Bars by Kakoa are lightly roasted with a shorter refining time giving them a more untamed and vibrant flavour and texture.
60g
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Looking for better deals on chocolate bars? Check out the Gift Boxes! A random selection of bars, as well as other helpful chocolate tools & products.