Madagascar, Sambirano Valley 54% Dark Milk Chocolate Bar
Madagascar, Sambirano Valley 54% Dark Milk Chocolate Bar
£4.25This 54% dark milk chocolate bar from Madagascar's Sambirano Valley offers a delicate taste profile with subtle red fruit and raspberry notes, a direct result of the unique volcanic soil where the cocoa beans are grown.
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Experience the distinctive character of cocoa from Madagascar's Sambirano Valley with this 54% dark milk chocolate bar. The rich, porous volcanic soil of the region, part of the 'ring of fire' islands, imparts a unique flavour profile to the beans, resulting in a creamy bar with subtle red fruit notes and an unmistakable hint of raspberry.
Firetree works closely with local farmers who meticulously harvest only perfectly ripe pods. The fermentation process, an art refined by years of sensory expertise, is followed by traditional sun-drying, ensuring the inherent sumptuous flavours of this single-origin cocoa are fully developed and preserved in every bar.
This is a chocolate to truly savour, offering a silky texture and a pleasingly delicate taste that stands apart from mass-produced offerings.
- 70g bar
- Bean-to-Bar Craft
- Single-Estate
About Firetree
Firetree specialises in crafting exquisite chocolate, addressing the desire for distinctive, high-quality experiences that transcend mass-produced offerings. They bring the nuanced tastes of remote island terroirs to the forefront, focusing on the unique flavour profiles derived from cocoa beans grown in volcanic soils.
What sets Firetree apart is their meticulous sourcing from the 'ring of fire' islands like those in the southern Pacific, Oceania, and Madagascar. The cocoa trees, or 'firetrees', thrive in this rich, porous volcanic soil, which imparts a distinctive character to the beans. This geographical specificity, combined with their commitment to single-origin cocoa, ensures a chocolate experience unlike any other.
Firetree's dedication extends to the craft, working closely with local farmers who expertly harvest only perfectly ripe pods. The fermentation process, often described as an art, relies on the farmers' sensory expertise and years of experience, followed by traditional sun-drying. This careful, hands-on approach from farm to factory ensures that the inherent sumptuous flavours of their unique cocoa are fully developed and preserved in every bar.