Philippines, Mindanao Island 73% Chocolate Thins
Philippines, Mindanao Island 73% Chocolate Thins
These 73% dark chocolate thins from Mindanao Island offer a distinctly complex flavour profile with notes of citrus, honey, and caramel, earning them a Great Taste 2025 award — a testament to Firetree's meticulous bean-to-bar craft.
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Experience the unique character of cocoa from Mindanao Island in the Philippines, the only northern hemisphere origin for Firetree's single-estate chocolate. These delicate thins are crafted from beans grown in rich, porous volcanic soil, imparting a complex flavour with distinct layers of citrus, honey, and caramel.
Firetree's dedication to quality shines through in every aspect, from working closely with local farmers who expertly harvest perfectly ripe pods to the artful fermentation and traditional sun-drying processes. This meticulous bean-to-bar approach ensures the inherent sumptuous flavours of this unique cocoa are fully developed and preserved.
These 150g chocolate thins are perfect for enjoying superior chocolate on their own, sharing with friends, or as an elegant gift. Their exceptional taste has already been recognised with a Great Taste 2025 award, guaranteeing a truly satisfying experience.
- 150g
- 73% dark chocolate
- Single-estate cocoa from Mindanao Island, Philippines
- Bean-to-bar craft
- Flavour notes: citrus, honey, caramel
- Awarded Great Taste 2025
About Our Brand 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.