Regular price
$10.00 USD
Sale price
$10.00 USD
Regular price
Cacao Hunters
60 g
Fine Milk Chocolate
Cacao Hunters - Tumaco Leche 53%
The Best Milk Chocolate in the World 2025
Ranked in the Top 100 Chocolates in the World.
Origin & Craftsmanship
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Single-origin milk chocolate crafted from Tumaco’s native cacao—grown along Colombia’s Pacific coastline, where lush jungles meet pristine beaches. It’s made at origin, honoring traditional farming rhythms and close collaboration with local Afro-Colombian and Indigenous communities.
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This bar embodies Cacao Hunters' mission to support heritage cacao cultivation and bring sustainable income to Colombian farmers.
Flavor Profile & Texture
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Taste Notes: Smooth and approachable, it unfolds with comforting flavors of caramel, nuts, and spices—a harmonious milk chocolate profile grounded in its tropical terroir.
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Mouthfeel: Velvety and rich, yet light and joyful—“rich, creamy, easy to like” according to a customer review.
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One reviewer described it as “dulce... two creamy squares humming with toffee, toasted milk, and lemony notes,” highlighting its layered, nuanced charm.
Ingredients & Allergen Info
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Crafted with cacao beans, cane sugar, milk powder, cocoa butter, and soy lecithin. Please note it contains milk and soy, and may carry traces of tree nuts.
Awards & Recognition
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A celebrated winner at the International Chocolate Awards, earning Silver medals in 2016, 2020, and 2022, as well as a Bronze in 2023—testament to its consistent quality and refined flavor.
Why It’s Special
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Warm & Inviting: Its milk-chocolate sweetness is elevated with caramel richness and subtle spice, making it simultaneously comforting and distinctive.
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Meaningful Story: Supporting this bar means uplifting Colombian cacao communities, preserving cultural farming practices, and championing bean-to-bar transparency.
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Accessible Excellence: At 53% cacao, it hits a perfect middle ground—indulgent and flavorful, yet easy for newcomers or those seeking a refined everyday chocolate.
Tasting & Pairing Suggestions
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Savor Slowly: Let it melt gently to fully experience the progression from caramel sweetness to nutty undertones and spicy echoes.
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Great Pairings: Enjoy with medium roast Colombian coffee, floral black tea, or a lightly spiced chai to complement its layered profile.
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Versatile Use: Chop into granola bowls, melt over fruit, or melt into creamy desserts for an extra touch of richness.
Summary
The Tumaco Leche 53% Milk Chocolate bar is a beautifully balanced, heritage-rich chocolate—carrying creamy caramel and nutty notes with a hint of spice, all grounded in a story of origin, community, and craftsmanship. It’s a welcoming, award-winning delight that feels both familiar and thoughtful with every bite.
We ship award-winning craft chocolate from our warehouse in Saint John, New Brunswick to more than fifty countries. Rates, transit times and free-shipping thresholds for every destination are below.
How We Protect Chocolate in Transit
Fine chocolate is temperature-sensitive by nature. We pack according to the forecast along the actual route, not the season on the calendar.
25–30°C (77–86°F) — insulated packaging
30–35°C (86–95°F) — double insulation with an ice pack
35–40°C (95–104°F) — double insulation with ice packs
Above 40°C (104°F) — the shipment may be held until conditions improve
We ship Monday to Thursday so nothing sits in a weekend warehouse, and a business delivery address gives chocolate a better chance than a doorstep in August. These measures reduce risk substantially. They do not eliminate it — in sustained heat, softening can still occur in transit.
Estimated Delivery Times
Every timeframe shown in the table, at checkout, or in a shipping confirmation is an estimate. Actual transit varies with destination, customs clearance and carrier operations, and peak periods and public holidays in either country affect it further. We dispatch promptly, but once a parcel is with the carrier we have little control over its progress, and we can't guarantee a delivery date.
Customs and Duties
Duties, import taxes and local handling fees are set by the destination country and are the responsibility of the recipient. They are not included in our shipping charge. Where a destination has a specific requirement, it's noted alongside that destination's rate.
If a carrier asks you for information to complete clearance, respond promptly. Parcels held for unanswered customs queries are usually returned or destroyed, and we can't recover them.
Orders With Pre-Order Items
An order that mixes in-stock and pre-order items ships complete, once every item has arrived. This avoids a second shipping charge. The expected date for a pre-order item appears on its product page and in your order confirmation, and you'll be emailed when the full order ships.
If you want the in-stock items sooner, place two separate orders. Pre-order items can't be expedited.
Damage, Melting and Delays
We don't refund or replace orders for melting, carrier delays, or customs-related outcomes. Our pricing reflects the protective packaging included in every order rather than a margin held back to cover weather.
If something arrives genuinely damaged, write to us within seven days with photographs of the parcel and its contents and we'll look at it.
Delivery to Specific Countries
For country-specific details on customs, transit and local requirements, see our pages for chocolate delivery to Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Singapore.
Don't See Your Destination?
Write to hello@hellochocolate.com and we'll quote it.
Soy Free, Gluten Free, Not Alkalized, No Lecithin, Vegan
Our chocolate makers proudly refrain from using any artificial stabilizers or preservatives in their products, making their creations more temperature-sensitive compared to other premium chocolates.
To ensure the optimal taste experience, it's advisable to store our chocolates in a cool, dry place where the temperature hovers between 16°C and 18°C. Please refrain from refrigerating our chocolates, as this may cause sugar crystallization due to increased humidity, altering their texture and flavor.
On the contrary, if stored in excessively high temperatures, cocoa butter may separate and form a white film on the chocolate's surface. This loss of cocoa butter can lead to the chocolate drying out and, consequently, a potential alteration in flavor. Your mindful storage practices will help preserve the integrity of our delectable chocolates.