Costa Rica
CENTRAL AMERICA, NEIGHBORING NICARAGUA AND PANAMA
In the rainy, languid lowlands of north-central Costa Rica, Gail’s good friend Hugo Hermelink is working hard to bring cacao back. This traditional crop was nearly wiped out by disease three decades ago. Hugo is on a mission, creating new cacao tree varietals on his farm and reaching out to help smaller cacao farmers throughout the country.
The cacao grown on Hugo’s farm and processed in his small factory is a wonder. Since Gail brings it back twice a year herself, it’s the freshest chocolate you’ll ever have. This is big-flavored, truly dark chocolate with waves of black olive and toast that flood your palate.
Flavors of Costa Rica
Rica Organica
The ultimate in simplicity. With a chocolate this extraordinary, all that’s needed are a few vanilla beans steeped in fresh cream to soften the bold flavor. The vanilla, cream and Costa Rican chocolate combine for a silky smooth meltdown that captivates your entranced taste buds.
Cointreau®
Orange and chocolate are a beloved combination. Gail steeps candied orange peel in sweet cream, adding pure essential orange oil from Mountain Rose Herbs and a dash of Cointreau®. The dark boldness of Costa Rican chocolate is the perfect mate for this bright, happy fruit.
