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JOE HUACHEZ

LA QEUMAZON, PIURA

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

Our chocolate

Documentary/ Visit

Our hopes for the future

FERMENTATION: One of Joe's cacao's signature charachteristics is acidity. Feeding the juice from the fermentation boxes back into the cacao is a unique and effective technique that makes his beans sing with aroma.

JOE'S UNCLE'S FARM IN LA QUEMAZON

Here we can see the incredible ancient genetics Piura is home to. Pods that are different shades of brown are extremely scarce, even within Piura itsself. Joe said the trees on this farm are estimated to be around 300 years old as it has been in his family for generations. The plantation is very small, but its a core part of the cacao history in the area.

Unearthing Cacao: Piura - Great white (Gran Blanco)

For a more in depth look into Piura cacao, our latest documentary covers producers of all shapes and sizes, with a heave feature on Joe who we only met for the first time on this trip. Since then we have developed our relationship and he is now one of our main producers.