The Beans
Grace Chocolates is proud to offer a variety of Direct & Fair Trade, ethically sourced and environmentally sustainable chocolates.
Madagascar
Sambirano Valley
Type: Trinitario
From Madagascar’s Sambirano Valley, this single-estate Trinitario cocoa is prized for its bold, complex flavor. Known for its bright fruit notes, it features vibrant raspberry with softer undertones of plum and apricot. Celebrated by chocolate makers, this fine-flavor bean showcases the unique potential of Madagascan cacao, perfect for crafting extraordinary chocolate.
Fiji
Nunokoloa, Rakiraki Province
Type: Forastero Amelonado
Sourced from Fiji's Rakiraki district, our beans offer an intense toffee aroma followed by deep, sweet notes of dried fruits—rich and low-toned, not acidic. A hint of crème brûlée caramelization adds a sharp, tangy kick, balancing the sweetness with complexity. This cacao delivers a unique, memorable chocolate experience.
Peru
Ucayali River
Type: Trinitario
We partner with farmers along Peru’s Ucayali River to create beans with vibrant floral notes and bright fruit flavors of strawberry, passion fruit, and melon. With no astringency or bitterness, the beans reflect perfect fermentation, offering a smooth, easy-to-enjoy chocolate with clear, rich cocoa flavors. Simple yet full of character—perfect for any chocolate lover.
Venezuela
Ocumare de la Costa de Oro
Type: Criollo
Hailing from Venezuela’s Ocumare de la Costa, near Henri Pettier National Park, our beans offer a rich, cacao-forward profile with vibrant notes of wild cherry. The combination creates a complex, flavorful finish, making this
cacao truly stand out.
Vietnam
Dak Lak Region
Type: Trinitario
From Vietnam’s Central Highlands, Dak Lak beans boast an earthy aroma with flavors of dried fig and molasses. The taste opens with a soft, rounded tartness, complemented by notes of raisin, dried cherry, and walnut skin—similar to coffee. Overall, it offers a clean, balanced profile.
