Bulk Cacao Beans - Ucayali Variety (5kg)

Source: Fermenting centre

Region: Central jungle, Peru

Department: Ucayali

Elevation: 150-550m

Yearly Rainfall: ~2200mm (86.6 inches)

Genetics: Trinitarios with Natives and some Criollos

Harvest Season: Apr – Aug (major); Nov – Dec (minor)

Tasting Notes: Red fruits, mandarin, prunes with hints of floral.

Fermentation Style: 6-7 days in Tornillo hardwood boxes; daily bean rotation after first 2 days.

Drying Style: 6-8 days: sun then shade dried. On tarps and mesh drying shelves.

 

To learn more, visit our bean varieties page.

Net weight: 11 lbs (5 kg)

Packaging: Delivered in cardboard boxes