Origins & Mission

Cacaosuyo is a Peruvian bean‑to‑bar chocolate maker based in Lima, co-founded by Samir Giha and Eduardo Lanfranco. They pay meticulous attention to every stage—from tree selection and cacao genetics to fermentation, drying, and bar production. Their goal is to preserve rare Peruvian cacao varieties and express each region’s unique flavor profile with full traceability and social responsibility.

They pioneered shaded “pre‑secado” drying techniques, which gently remove unwanted cacao aromas while preserving nuanced flavors. Cacaosuyo champions sustainability and works directly with small producers to uplift communities and protect biodiversity. Their bars are fresh from origin—no aging batches—and they’ve garnered numerous International Chocolate Awards straight from production.

Reputation & Impact

Cacaosuyo is often dubbed “chocolate‑geeks’ elite rockstars” for their transparency, detailed craftsmanship, and ability to bring regional cacao genetics to life. They source beans directly, value genetics, and strive to preserve rare strains—practices that earned them repeat wins at International Chocolate Awards with fresh, origin‑straight batches.

Why It Matters

Cacaosuyo offers more than premium chocolate—it’s a celebration of Peru’s rich cacao traditions, ecosystems, and communities. Their selection spans jungle, coast, and highlands, delivering a flavor journey through Peru’s diverse landscapes. Fresh, traceable, ethically sourced, and genetically rich—every bar is a story in taste, impact, and artisanal excellence.

Signature Bars

• Lakuna 70% - Made from Amazonas-region beans, earthy and floral, with fragrant dried fruit, fresh oak, subtle spices, and sweet herb notes. Velvety texture, complex yet approachable.
  
• Piura Select 70% - Coastal Piura cacao brings creamy milk‑chocolate depth with distinct raisin and butterscotch sweetness. A vibrant, nuanced bar that blends brightness with richness.
  
• Piura Milk 50% - A uniquely Peruvian milk chocolate with soft, gentle sweetness, balancing dairy creaminess with characteristic regional cacao.
  
• Cuzco 80% - High‑cocoa dark bar from Andean Cuzco, naturally sweeter, with mild fruit undertones and an herbal, lingering finish.
  
• Amazonas 100% - Pure cacao from the Peruvian jungle—intense and powerful, showcasing native Amazonian beans in unadulterated form.
  
• Chuncho-Cuzco 70% (rare variety) - Celebrates the historic Chuncho strain—fruity, floral, deeply complex, and expressive of Peru’s cocoa heritage.