{"product_id":"green-bean-to-bar-chocolate-bar-chuao-70-almond","title":"green bean to bar Chocolate Bar - CHUAO 70% -ALMOND-","description":"\u003cp\u003eA premium bar that invites you to enjoy the texture of almonds alongside the rich aroma of cacao.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chuao variety is striking for the intensity of its aroma, which unfolds the moment you take a bite. It features notes of prunes and stone fruits, complemented by a tropical fruit-like fragrance—all balanced by a vibrant, refreshing acidity and a gentle astringency. The complex, unfolding aromas bloom in the mouth like fireworks, gradually settling into a mellow finish. With the added crunch of almonds, this bar offers a delightful harmony of texture and fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVENEZUELA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/3898\/9209\/files\/EC_map_venezuela.webp?v=1793257876\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct dimensions: 14.8 cm × 7 cm\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Chuao, northwest of Caracas, Aragua State, Venezuela\u003cbr\u003eIngredients: Cacao beans, organic sugar, almonds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Tradition Spanning 500 Years\u003cbr\u003eVenezuela, a South American nation of vast, diverse landscapes, is home to the cacao bean. Nestled between deep, rugged tropical mountains and the brilliant, crystalline blue of the Caribbean Sea lies a small, isolated valley known as \"Chuao.\"\u003cbr\u003eFor over 500 years, this land has been a traditional farming area renowned for its cacao production. The women of Chuao go about their agricultural work with joy, singing \"je ne sais quoi\"—a song dedicated to cacao. This idyllic scene renders Chuao truly unique and all the more extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/3898\/9209\/files\/3_1.jpg?v=1793258067\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Enduring \"Chuao Method\"\u003cbr\u003eThe most distinctive feature is the drying process. Fermented cacao beans are spread out in a thin layer in the plaza in front of the village church to dry slowly under the sun. They are first placed for one day on a rough-paved surface furthest from the church, then moved to a finer-paved area closer to the church for two days, and finally transferred to a smoother surface for another three days of drying. Known worldwide as the \"Chuao Method,\" this drying technique is arguably the finest in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/3898\/9209\/files\/5_1.webp?v=1793257876\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted with care using small-scale equipment.\u003cbr\u003eThe Chuao cacao beans that arrived at *green* were of exceptional quality—delicately fruity, with minimal bitterness or astringency.\u003cbr\u003eWe spent a year on trial production, focusing our efforts specifically on the conching process. Conching involves refining the chocolate by kneading it to reduce particle size, which ensures a smooth, melt-in-the-mouth texture. The friction generates heat, allowing unwanted volatile compounds to evaporate. If the kneading time is too short, the particles remain coarse, preventing a smooth finish; if it is too long, the delicate aromatics are lost. It is an incredibly nuanced process.\u003cbr\u003eTo achieve the perfect balance, we chose to use small conching machines—each with a capacity of only 1.5 kg—to ensure a meticulous production process. By using these smaller machines, we can refine the chocolate to its maximum level of smoothness while preserving the subtle, distinctive aromatics that make Chuao cacao so special.\u003cbr\u003eThe packaging is inspired by the church in the village of Chuao, with a vibrant color palette that reflects the diverse array of fruit aromas found in these beans. We hope that the moment you take a bite, you will not only experience these delicate notes but also hear the joyful songs of the women of Chuao.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/3898\/9209\/files\/chuao_white.webp?v=1793257876\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"green bean to bar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67823363358873,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/3898\/9209\/files\/chuao_almond.webp?v=1793258066","url":"https:\/\/tokyogoodmarket.com\/products\/green-bean-to-bar-chocolate-bar-chuao-70-almond","provider":"Tokyo Good Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}