The Golden Cacao Cut
Now that the cacao beans have undergone each of the three important processes to becoming a good quality bean, it
Month: June 2012
From cacao tree to bean: the drying process
The next important step in cocoa processing is the drying process. Drying of cacao is an important step in cocoa
From cacao tree to bean: the beginning of fermentation
Now begins the most crucial part for the making of fine chocolate. Fermentation is the first critical process to develop
From tree to bean: the cacao harvest
The last few days have been spent learning, researching and understanding all about the cultivation of cacao right from the
The ins and outs of cocoa production
I visited a small association of 200 members, which was set up a couple of years ago by a small
Spot the differences: Julieta y las Cacaoteras!
Drawing by Zoe Bray
On the way to becoming a local celebrity!
“Tierra de Paz, Amor y Trabajo” is the name of the governmental campaign put in place to change the image of Tocache, which used to be one of drugs and violence. As I happened to be in Tocache while they were making the campaign, I was asked to feature in the first part, where you can see me admiring the town’s main square.
From coca to Peruvian cacao
At about half an hour from Tocache along a dusty road, we visit an Association of small producers of cacao,
In the heart of Peru’s new cacao producing region
We have arrived to the town of Tocache, it is here that we will visit the consortium’s second cooperative; and
Off to discover Peru’s best cacao plantations!
The time has come to leave Lima and visit the cacao cooperatives! We will be heading to visit the Consortium’s
