PHILIPPINES – REGALO

This careful selection and fermention of this single variety Trinitario bean results in a unique and distinct flavour experince. Regalo has  a mild flavour profile, consisting of woody tones with hints of green tea and fresh mint.

Location

• Region: Davao Region, Mindanao, South Philippines
• Organisation / Farm: Local social enterprise sourcing from individual farmers and cooperatives

Quality

• Variety: Single Trinitario cacao variety
• Flavour: Pleasant freshness of mint and green apple with an undertone of pinewood and subtle hints of zest of bergamot, dried apricot and pepper.
• Fermentation: Centrally fermented for 5 days
• Drying: 8 to 10 days on covered drying beds

Certification

Transition towards organic farming; certification under process

Supply Chain

100% traceable supply chain. Wet beans are sourced directly from individual farms and processed in a central post-harvesting facility. Beans are packed in 50 kg polypropylene bags and transported to the port of Davao.

People

Smallholder farmers and their families benefit from increased and diversified income due to higher prices and continuous technical support.

Forest & Nature

Promoting intercropping, agroforestry and organic farming, which helps to increase biodiversity and protection of remaining forest fragments. Mount Apo National Park is close to the farms.

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