When you sip ceremonial cacao from Cacao Adventures, you’re not just enjoying a warm drink—you’re tasting the story of a specific land, ecosystem, and farming tradition.
Single-origin cacao means the beans come from one distinct region, rather than being blended from various sources. Each origin expresses unique flavor notes depending on the soil, microclimate, altitude, and native cacao strains. That’s why we highlight each origin individually—with its own climate, characteristics, and harvest year.
At Cacao Adventures, we believe in full transparency, which is why we include the harvest year on every package. The time and place cacao is grown impacts its taste just like vintage wine—and we want you to experience that journey in every cup.
Our current single-origin offerings:
High Amazon (Amazonas Region)
- Altitude: ~250–650 meters above sea level
- Climate: Humid tropical rainforest; consistent rainfall year-round
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Profile: Bold, earthy, and energizing with a rich aroma
- Region: Sourced from Awajún communities in the northern Peruvian Amazon
- Notes: Grown in remote areas where wild cacao trees thrive naturally, often near rivers and dense jungle
- Region: Sourced from Awajún communities in the northern Peruvian Amazon
Sacred Valley (Quillabamba, Cusco)
- Altitude: ~1,000–1,800 meters above sea level
- Climate: Subtropical with distinct wet and dry seasons
- Profile: Gentle, smooth, and deeply grounding
- Region: Chuncho variety, an ancient and rare native strain cultivated in the Andes
- Notes: Known for its low bitterness and floral tones—this origin carries centuries of ancestral Andean farming tradition
- Perfect for: Heart-opening rituals, slow mornings, and introspection
Tropical Desert (Piura, Northern Peru)
- Altitude: ~150–250 meters above sea level
- Climate: Dry, sunny, with minimal rainfall—creating ideal conditions for fermentation and drying
- Profile: Bright, fruity, and citrusy with a touch of natural sweetness
- Region: Grown in the arid valleys of Piura using native white criollo-type beans
- Notes: This rare white bean cacao is prized for its bright, citric tropical fruit profile
- Perfect for: Uplifting moments, creativity, and sharing
Each origin we carry is more than a flavor—it’s a living expression of the land and the people who care for it. By choosing single-origin cacao, you help preserve biodiversity, protect cultural heritage, and connect with cacao in its purest form.
Author
Jose Visconti - Founder and COO of Cacao Adventures
Background & Expertise
Jose has worked with Chocolate and Cacao since 2014 in various capacities; as an Agricultural Liaison for Bean-to-Bar chocolate companies, as a consultant to the International Trade Center, as a sourcer of Specialty Beans where he worked with Internationally renowned chefs, as the Chief of R&D and operations manager for specialty chocolate manufacturers. Jose has travelled throughout many parts of Peru to search for specialty cacao and holds unique knowledge in harvest and post-harvest processes that unlock the full potential of unique and special cacao beans.
Personal Connection to the Topic
Jose is not only a chocolate lover, but a nature and travel enthusiast as well. When he learned the full story of cacao, and how the original wild strains of cacao were in danger of extinction, he took it upon himself to find the right people on both sides of the supply chain to bring this issue to light through communication and product development; not just using words, but creating irresistible chocolate and cacao products to highlight the importance of preservation.
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