Chef’s Drops, Rio Caribe 72%

Rio Caribe is a king among cacaos.

It is grown on the Paria Peninsula on the north eastern side of Venezuela and takes its name from the small fishing port of Rio Caribe.

Farming methods are traditional and no chemicals are used.

It is an exceptionally fine Trinitario bean, and has really unusual levels of depth and complexity.

It’s nutty coffee notes unfold slowly and stay with you.

These couverture dark chocolate drops are for all your cakes and desserts.

They are easy to weigh and quick to melt and bring beautiful deep pure flavours.

Ottolenghi uses exactly these Rio Caribe drops to make all his brownies.

Their classic chocolatey flavour makes them perfect for all kinds of cakes.

They pair particularly well with spirits like rum, cognac and whisky.