Freestyle 65%

Qantu is an artisan, bean-to-bar chocolate maker based in Montreal, Canada. Founded with a deep reverence for the origins of cacao, the maker distinguishes itself through a meticulous commitment to highlighting the specific personality of Peruvian beans, rather than masking them with excessive processing or additives.

The Freestyle 65% is an exercise in pure expression. By utilizing only three simple ingredients, cacao beans, cane sugar, and cocoa butter, Qantu allows the nuances of the harvest from the Junín region of Peru to take center stage. The craftsmanship emphasizes a minimal roast and a basic conching process, which preserves the intrinsic, bright character of the bean. This approach results in a texture and flavor profile that feels honest, raw, and deeply connected to its forest roots.

Quality begins at the source, where the beans undergo a rigorous seven-day fermentation in wooden boxes before being sun-dried on wooden decks. This careful post-harvest protocol ensures that the delicate complexities of the Junín terroir are fully developed before the beans ever reach the workshop. The excellence of this process was recognized by the Academy of Chocolate, which awarded the Freestyle 65% a Bronze medal in 2021.