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Discover the 65% Café Arábico y Cardamomo bar by Madrid's KAICAO. A bean-to-bar delight featuring Ecuadorian cacao, aromatic coffee, and spicy cardamom.
KAICAO is a dedicated bean-to-bar chocolate maker operating out of the heart of Madrid, Spain. As a small-batch producer, they focus on the entire transformation of the cocoa bean, from raw material to finished bar. Their philosophy centers on transparency and purity, ensuring that the inherent character of the cacao remains the protagonist in every creation.
Utilizing beans sourced from Hacienda Limón in Ecuador, the makers employ a light roast to preserve the delicate nuances of the origin. The cacao is refined in a melanger to achieve a velvety texture, intentionally excluding additives like lecithin, vanillin, or vegetable fats. The addition of whole cane sugar provides a subtle, molasses-like sweetness that perfectly frames the earthy Arabica coffee and the bright, floral notes of the cardamom.
The soul of this bar lies in its meticulous post-harvest handling. The beans undergo a carefully controlled fermentation process in wooden boxes, followed by natural sun-drying on raised beds. This traditional approach ensures that the beans reach the Madrid laboratory in peak condition, allowing the craftsmanship to shine through in a profile that balances the depth of Ecuadorian cacao with the piquant complexity of high-quality spices and coffee.
| Type | Inclusions |
| Cocoa Content | 65% |
| Origin | Hacienda Limón, Ecuador |
| Bean Variety | Arriba Nacional |
| Weight | 75g |
| Process | Non-alkalized |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | KAICAO (Spain) |
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Cocoa beans, whole cane sugar, cocoa butter, Arabica coffee, cardamom.
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65% Cacao Café arábico y cardamomo contains 65% cocoa, classified as dark chocolate.
The cocoa beans in 65% Cacao Café arábico y cardamomo are sourced from Hacienda Limón, Ecuador.
65% Cacao Café arábico y cardamomo is made with Arriba Nacional cocoa beans, a variety prized in single-origin chocolate for its distinctive aromatic profile.
A single 65% Cacao Café arábico y cardamomo bar weighs 75 grams.
65% Cacao Café arábico y cardamomo has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards European 2026 Silver.
65% Cacao Café arábico y cardamomo is made by KAICAO. KAICAO sells directly through their website at https://kaicaochocolate.com, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan 65% Cacao Café arábico y cardamomo in the Chof app.
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