07/03/2026
Thereโs cacaoโฆ and then thereโs ๐พ๐ง๐๐ค๐ก๐ก๐ค๐ซ
One of the rarest and most precious cacao varieties in the world, Criollo makes up only a tiny fraction of global cacao production.
Known as the cacao of the Mayas and the Aztecs, Criollo has been prized for centuries for its exceptional quality.
It is delicate, low-yield, and far more difficult to cultivate than other varieties, which is exactly what makes it ๐จ๐ค ๐จ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐ก.
Unlike other cacao types, Criollo is naturally lower in tannins, giving it a smoother profile with less bitterness, less astringency, and more creaminess, sweetness, and aromatic depth.
At our plantation in Bali, we mainly cultivate organic Criollo cacao across around 5โ6 hectares of land, with a new area currently in development. It is a small artisanal production, with two harvests a year, shaped by the natural rhythm of the plant and a strong focus on quality over quantity.
๐ฝ๐๐๐๐ช๐จ๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฃ ๐๐ฉ ๐๐ค๐ข๐๐จ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐๐๐๐ค, ๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ฉ๐ฎ ๐ข๐๐๐ฃ๐จ ๐ก๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ก๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ช๐ฉ ๐๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ง.
And Criollo has both โจ
