Laguna Lachuá 100%

The Laguna Lachuá 100% is produced by Manchester-based artisan maker Dormouse Chocolates. As a bean-to-bar maker, the team handles the entire transformation of cacao from raw beans into finished bars at their small facility in the United Kingdom. This specific release showcases the genetic diversity of the region, utilizing a blend of Trinitario, Upper Amazon Forastero, and Amelonado varieties.

At a 100% concentration, this bar offers a concentrated look at the Laguna Lachuá terroir in Guatemala without any added sugar or emulsifiers. The ingredient list is limited to pure cacao beans. When tasted, the bar reveals a profile defined by heavy notes of red wine and dried fruit, rounded off by a distinct character of roasted nuts. The absence of added ingredients allows the natural oils and structural nuances of the cacao to define the texture and melting properties.

The bar is produced in a 70 gram format and is suitable for vegans. Because the production facility processes multiple ingredients, the chocolate may contain traces of milk, almonds, hazelnuts, and gluten. The focus here remains on transparency and the direct processing of high-quality, single-region cacao.