MARAÑON

Producer: Noe Vasquez

Location: Huarango, San Ignacio, Cajamarca Department, Peru.

Genetics: Fortunato no.4, Marañon 54

Fermentation: 8 day fermentation (longest in Peru)

The story of Marañon cacao as we know it today - famously one of Peru's most sought after origins - begins with the story of the late Anthony Bordein when he Erik Rupert travelled to Peru in search of the legendary white cacao bean; A journey which lead them to the Marañon Valley in Cajamarca. Since then, the popularity and demand of cacao from there has exploded, however the real story of Marañon cacao goes much further into the past, and in truth it holds significant historical evidence about the domestication of cacao, and its importance in modern human history. 

Noe's story and practices: Noe is one of four brothers who team up to make 

Historical site: until a few years ago - when it was information to the contrary was finally published in a scientific journal, Mexico was considered the home of cacao. For years we were told that 

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