Q'eqchi

Seeking for local native cocoas in the region where Mayans were thriving in the past, is like discovery from the local culture. Q’eqchi has a beautiful expression as sweetened chocolate; the dry stone fruit note predominates and sandal wood essence is like smelling traditional rituals. 

Quality - Taste Notes

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apricot, chocolate, spicy hints, sandalwood

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dry stone fruit note,sandal wood essence, sweet

1.25

gr/bean
Bean size

50%

Well fermented
beans

24%

Semi fermented
beans

0%

Defects

120°C

20'; -
Roasting conditions

Harvest

Processing

Varietal composition: Regional clones (20% lila; 8% white)

Pulp pre-conditioning: overnight in bags

Fermentation method:  horizontal boxes

Pre-drying:  24h; 10 cm

Drying: 10 days on wooden tables

Generals

Producer:Fundación ProPetén

Coordinates:16° 14' 56.39" N 89° 12' 45.04" W

Availability: ~2 MT/year

Contact: rcontreras@propeten.org

Phone: +502 59803610

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