Solomon Islands Guadalcanal 40% Cocoa Milk Hot Chocolate
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Solomon Islands Guadalcanal 40% Cocoa Milk Hot Chocolate
£8.00£13.50Single-estate cocoa from Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands, made bean-to-bar into 40% cocoa milk chocolate pieces that melt into your milk with notes of caramel and mild citrus. Firetree sources from volcanic-soil islands, which is why this tastes like somewhere specific rather than generic sweetness.
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Hot chocolate made from powder can taste like sugar with a hint of cocoa. This one starts with real chocolate pieces, so you get the actual thing in your mug.
The cocoa is single-estate, grown on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands and made bean-to-bar. The flavour leans towards caramel with a mild citrus lift. It is sweet, but with some character behind it.
Why it tastes the way it does:
- Origin: Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands
- Cocoa content: 40% milk chocolate
- Craft: Bean-to-bar, single-estate
- Taste notes: caramel, mild citrus
Firetree focuses on cocoa grown in the volcanic soils of 'ring of fire' islands. The brand says this rich, porous soil gives the beans a distinctive character. It works with local farmers who harvest only perfectly ripe pods. Fermentation relies on the farmers' sensory expertise, followed by traditional sun-drying.
How to use: Simply melt the chocolate pieces with your preferred milk and enjoy.
Pack size: 245g
Best before: 31st December 2026. This is why it is available at a reduced price. If you will drink it within the next few months, it is a good way to try a single-origin hot chocolate for less.
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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.