MADAGASCAR SAMBIRANO – AMBALAHONKA ORGANIC
Ambalahonka is the 2nd smallest plot of land, located in lower Sambirano valley. We call the Ambalahonka an undescovered jewel. This micro-lot has a perfect balance between fruity and nutty tones.
Location
- Region: Lower Sambirano valley, Northwest Madagascar
- Organisation / Farm: Single Farm
Quality
- Genetics: Criollo, trinitario and forastero adapted to the Malagasy climate
- Flavour: Soft acidity , Raspberry, stawberry, cashew
- Fermentation: 6 days wooden boxes, 3 turns
- Drying: Pre-drying on concrete slabs, followed by sun drying on wooden racks
Certification
EU Organic Certification
Supply Chain
100% traceable supply chain. Beans are harvested, fermented, dried, picked, screened and packed in 65 kg jute bags in MAVA’s headquartrs.
People
Employees of the MAVA farm have a complete renumeration package, including health insurance, transport to work and a field to grow staple crops for their family.
Forest & Nature
Cacao grows under indigenous shade trees in an agroforestry system, which serves as a protective buffer zone for remaining natural forests. Reforestation of wastelands, especially on slopes, is necessary to prevent floods.
