Entre Nubes Origin
This ancestral cacao is the product of "Tuqtuquilal", a regenerative center that uses reforestation to empower cacao. The collective is focusing on the exchange of information to develop sustainable living solutions for the benefit of the local Q’eqchi community and visitors alike. The center is a start-up non-profit that grows organic cacao.
This cacao is grown in the mountain region of Alta Verapaz, close to the famous waterfalls of Semuc Champey, and at the mouth of the Lanquin River.
FEDECOVERA noticed the great potential of Guatemalan cacao beans, especially from the region in which we are located (northern Guatemala), based on their philosophy, they began with the technical team a great effort that took more than 5 years, first evaluate the plantations and identify the best materials, to then organize small farmers and encourage them to improve their agricultural practices and get involved, some of them, in the organic program; As a result of these actions, small producers in the region willing to join the program joined the Alanza Cooperative, R.L., through which they organize the production of this crop under practices that are responsible for the environment; In addition to receiving permanent services from FEDECOVERA, among which we can mention: permanent technical assistance, access to organic agricultural inputs, access to credit, health services, permanent training, among others, in this way added value was achieved to the supply chain by promoting fairer conditions for small farmers, having better quality control, and guaranteeing full traceability.
Genetics : Blend of local hybrids.
Flavor profile : Balanced, light fruity bitterness, smooth notes of vanilla and a touch of citrus.
Fermentation : 9 days in large wooden box. moved twice/day.
Type of environment : Small villages on mountain side valley. Young fruit forest gardens, proximity with many viviendas, surrounded by wilderness.
Region : Alta Verapaz
Altitude: 300m
Land Size : About 52 000 m2 divided in multiple parcels.
Cacao Trees : About 30 000
Specificities : Cacao forest mixed with Q'eqchi village.
Ownership : 60 Q'eqchi families organized in a cooperative, managed by a regenerative center.
Workers : 10 workers hired for harvest and maintenance. Paid 150Q/day. Workers are offered access to workshops 9 times/year.