Ocumare Conventional

OCUMARE CONVENTIONAL

Ocumare de la Costa is a small coastal town located in north of Aragua, Venezuela. Cacao trees are grown in farms in the Municipality of Costa de Oro. The region is part of the larger coastal area known as the "Cocoa Belt," which stretches along the Venezuelan coast and is famous for producing some of the finest cocoa beans in the world such as Cuyagua, Chuao and Choroni.

THE FARM

Many farmers in Ocumare continue to use traditional cultivation methods, which involves minimal use of chemicals and a focus on sustainable practices.

POST HARVEST

Ocumare cocoa beans boast a high percentage of Criollo ancestry combined with superior Trinitario genetics. The fermentation and drying processes are carried out at the farm level by individual producers in the region. While the fermentation process may not be as meticulously controlled as in more premium varieties, the beans still maintain an excellent flavour profile.

Once dried, the beans are carefully sorted and packed into jute bags, ready for export.