Pure Chocolate Mexico, Agua Escondia 71%

Our Mexican chocolate begins its journey at Agua Escondida, a small cacao farm in Comalcalco, in the tropical region of Tabasco, Mexico.

Agua Escondida means hidden water spring, a name inspired by the natural underground freshwater reserves found in this region. The farm was founded by Malaquias, a local cacao farmer who continues to oversee the work, bringing together neighbouring growers and their harvests. The cacao is grown amongst banana, plantain, lime and other tropical plants, in harmony with the surrounding environment.

At Faraway Garden, I take these carefully sourced beans and transform them into chocolate, starting with roasting, then cracking and winnowing before slowly grinding and conching the cacao with just the right amount of sugar. Nothing unnecessary is added – just cacao and sugar, crafted into a smooth 71% dark chocolate.

This is micro-batch, bean-to-bar chocolate is made with care, curiosity and a deep appreciation for the people and places behind every bean.

INGREDIENTS: Cocoa beans (Mexico, Comalcalco, Tabasco, Agua Escondia), sugar, 1% cocoa butter (Ecuador).