Colombia Hacienda Morumbí

Region and Country

Puerto Lleras, Meta, Colombia

Story

Morumbí is a single estate plantation located in the center of Colombia. The plantation spreads through 150 hectares of land, 50 of which are dedicated to cacao cultivation. The remaining 100 hectares are managed as an environmental protection area. El Meta is the second department in Colombia with the highest deforestation rates. Morumbí contributes to the conservation of 100 hectares of primary forest inhabited by species such as the anacondas, tapirs and sloths, as well as dozens of species of birds. Additionally, the Hacienda has brought employment opportunities in an area greatly affected by internal conflict. The livelihoods of more than 30 families who are employed in the Hacienda have not only improved, but they now consider cacao cultivation as the cultivation of peace.

Harvest

Production peaks between December - January and July - August.

Genetics

Blend of FEAR and ICS varieties - Trinitario Hybrids

Post Harvesting Process

Fermentation protocols have been developed for the Hacienda's two distinctive genetic mixes. Fermentation is done in  horizontally placed wooden boxes. Drying takes place in drying tunnels on tables. During rainy season the beans might be dried mechanically.

Flavour

Intense cocoa and nutty notes; complementary attributes of dried, tropical and woodsy notes.