Mindanao Island 73% Dark Chocolate
Mindanao Island 73% Dark Chocolate
Experience the unique flavour of Mindanao Island with this 73% dark chocolate bar, crafted from cocoa beans grown in the Philippines' volcanic soil, offering distinctive citrus, honey, and caramel notes. It is a single-estate, bean-to-bar craft that brings the nuanced tastes of remote island terroirs directly to you.
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Firetree brings you a truly distinctive dark chocolate experience with this 73% bar from Mindanao Island in the Philippines. The cocoa farmers here benefit from an ideal combination of tropical rainforest and nutrient-rich volcanic soil, which is perfect for cultivating beans with a unique flavour profile.
This single-estate, bean-to-bar craft chocolate delivers a robust chocolate taste, beautifully complemented by bright layers of citrus, sweet honey, and rich caramel notes. It is a testament to the meticulous sourcing and traditional methods that Firetree is known for.
- 70g bar
- Bean-to-Bar Craft
- Single-Estate
- Great Taste Award 2022
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.