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Single Origin Chocolate, Explained
What the term promises, what it guarantees, and how to taste the difference
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Ecuador Arriba
Single Origin · 72%
94/100
Origin
Los Ríos Province, Ecuador
Nacional variety · Volcanic soil
Flavor Profile
Floral
Jasmine
Red Berry
Honey
A+
Ethics
92%
Purity
4.8
Rating
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October 13, 2026
Featured Origin
Jamaica
Caribbean
Emerging fine cacao origin with unique terroir influenced by Blue Mountain microclimates. Small-scale farmers are reviving heritage estates with focus on quality over quantity.
Mild
Nutty
Coffee notes
Featured Chocolate
Gran Couva 72%
Tisano
92
Quality Score
Award-winning dark chocolate from the birthplace of Trinitario cacao.
Cocoa
72%
Origin
Trinidad & Tobago
Dried fruit
Tobacco
Complex
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