Cacao Hunters

Cacao Hunters - Tumaco 70%

240 g Fine Dark Chocolate
Regular price $22.00 USD
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The World's Top Dark Chocolate Bars 2023

International Chocolate Awards 2023 - Bronze

Terroir & Craftsmanship

  • Harvested from native cacao varieties grown in rainforest communities near the Pacific coast, Tumaco is a biodiverse region celebrated for its vibrant cacao genetics.

  • Cacao Hunters works directly with Afro‑Colombian and Indigenous farmers to revitalize cacao farming in a historically challenging area, ensuring fair trade and sustainable practices.

  • The beans are roasted by experts like Pablo Aguilar to enhance their natural creaminess, creating a smooth, luxurious bar.

Flavor Profile

  • Aroma & First Impression: A warm blend of chocolate malt, almond praline, and creamy notes greet the nose and palate.

  • Tasting Journey: On the tongue, you’ll find a rich cascade of caramel, toasted nuts, and wood-spice layers—balanced by delicate citrus and tropical fruit highlights that lend brightness.

  • Finish: The bar finishes with lingering earthy notes of coffee and wood, anchored by roasted nuts and a faint warm spice, leaving a satisfying, mellow aftertaste.

Awards & Recognition

  • Silver Medalist in the International Chocolate Awards (2018) for Tumaco 70%, praised for its expressive rainforest character and elegant flavor layering.

Why It Stands Out

  • Intense Yet Balanced: At 70%, Tumaco delivers a robust flavor profile without tipping into harsh bitterness—rich and approachable.

  • Taste of the Rainforest: Offers a true sense of place, with tropical forest energy, vibrant spice, and deep cocoa complexity.

  • Meaningful Impact: Your purchase supports regenerative cacao farming in Colombia and uplifts marginalized communities in Tumaco.

Perfect For

  • A sophistication-seeking snacker who enjoys unraveling layers of flavor slowly.

  • A pairing partner for bold coffees, aged rum, or barrel-aged brown spirits that echo its nutty-caramel-toned richness.

  • Chocolate lovers searching for ethically sourced, single-origin bars with a compelling backstory.

Tasting Tip

Let the bar warm slightly in your mouth to fully release its creamy and aromatic notes—from almond praline to spicy wood—before it fades into its woody-earthy finish.

Bottom Line: The Tumaco 70% bar is a refined yet soulful journey into Colombia’s Pacific cacao heartland. With its harmonious blend of caramel, nut, spice, and forest-floor notes, it’s perfect for anyone who values bold flavor, bean-to-bar craftsmanship, and a deeper purpose behind every bite.

Soy Free, Gluten Free, Not Alkalized, No Lecithin, Vegan

Cacao Hunters is a Colombian bean-to-bar chocolatier dedicated to spotlighting rare heirloom cacao from diverse Colombian regions. Their collection centers on single-origin bars—each a sensory journey through unique terroirs like rainforest, coastal marshlands, and high-altitude valleys. Standouts include:

Sierra Nevada 64% – Fruity and aromatic, with forest and coffee undertones.

Tumaco – Available in bold 82% dark (rainforest depth) and smooth 53% milk (caramel‑nut‑spice balance).

Arauca 70% – Rich, well-rounded, with subtle fruit and floral notes.

Arhuacos 72% – Bright citrus, green grape, and herbal layers; produced by the Arhuaco Indigenous community.

100% Colombia – Pure, intense cacao for purists, also offered in mini bars.

They also offer a sampler of mini bars for exploring multiple flavor profiles. Cacao Hunters is celebrated for their direct-trade ethics, biodiversity preservation, and numerous awards. Each bar delivers both exceptional taste—ranging from fruity brightness to bold intensity—and meaningful social impact through farm-to-bar traceability and community support.

Let me know if you’d like pairings, tasting guidance, or where to find them next!

Cacao mass, sugar, cocoa butter
No lecithins. No vanilla. Just cacao and craftsmanship.

Keep in a cool, dry place, away from direct light and strong odors. Store at maximum
18 ° C in its original packaging

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.

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