Sierra Nevada

Sierra Nevada is situated close to the Caribbean coast of Colombia in an area popular for bananas.  Whilst the farms are situated at sea level the area is famous for the Santa Marta mountain range which rises to 5,700m and is the highest coastal mountain range in the tropics.

Cacao Hunters work closely with around 110 farmers who maintain an average farm size of 2.2ha.  Their role is to advise and collect the harvests for market. 

 

Intercropping - Plantain, banana, avocado, timber, citrus

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Flavour Profile - Almond, nutmeg and kiwi.

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Fermentation - 6 days with beans turned daily.

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Drying - 2 stage indirect sun being raked every 30 minutes reducing to 60 minutes.

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Environmental Practices - They focus on promoting agroforestry and traditional farming practices.