From a
Single Source
The term 'Single origin' refers to chocolate that is made using cacao beans from one specific place or 'origin', and is often linked to a specific variety of cacao, native to the region. To taste single-origin chocolate is an engaging, sensory-driven experience.
Made with cocoa beans sourced from a specific country, plantation, or small family-owned farm, single-origin bars are full of distinctive flavours. Due to factors such as terroir (soil, climate, rainfall and altitude) and manufacturing methods, the differences between these bars can vary greatly.
We've selected the following to start your journey into single origin chocolate as a newbie, or an experienced sampler to enjoy...
- Fortunato No.4 Dark 68%
- Vietnam Dark 73%
- Uganda Dark 80%
- Ecuador Dark 71%
Vietnam 73% Dark Chocolate
Is a dark chocolate with a 73% cocoa content. It is produced from Trinitario cocoa beans grown in the Mekong delta of Vietnam – the ‘Little Venice’ of Asia.
Tasting Profile
- This chocolate has an unexpected taste.
- Deep wood and tobacco notes, finished with a light citric acidity.
- High anti-oxidant
- 73% Cacao
- Gluten Free
Uganda 80% Dark Chocolate
Forastero beans from Uganda are renowned for their classic cocoa flavour and low acidity. Uganda is known for its generally tropical climate and fertile soils blessed by regular rainfall.
Ugandan cocoa beans are highly sought after, and exports have trebled in recent years as consumers have discovered this exciting taste of Africa.
Tasting Profile
- The high cocoa content of this rich, dark chocolate provides a supreme cocoa taste.
- Hints of earthiness, mushrooms and a subtle smoky flavour.
- High anti-oxidant
- 80% Cacao
- Gluten Free
Ecuador 71% Dark Chocolate
The exceptional fine flavour and rich aroma of Ecuador’s “Cacao Nacional” is the main characteristic of this dark chocolate. Ecuador enjoys a tropical climate along its Pacific coastline, while the Andes highlands are temperate, and the eastern region has the jungle climate of the Amazon rainforest.
The Nacional bean is native to Ecuador and is highly prized for its special earthy and floral flavour.
Tasting Profile
- The high cocoa content delivers a surprisingly gentle flavour distinguished by soft and subtle aromas
- Through the delicate cocoa taste comes a floral hint, and a nuance of earthiness provides the finishing touch.
- High anti-oxidant
- 71% Cacao
- Gluten Free