Ura Chocolates Cusco Quesquento 70% Dark Chocolate Bar

40-gram bar - Lima, Peru

Notes from Maile, ChefShop Chocolate Curator

I absolutely love the size, shape, and design of Ura bars. Every one feels like a little gift--a treat for the day. The first time I unwrapped a bar, a little sigh may have actually escaped my lips--the mold chocolate maker Luchi uses is such a joy. Maze-like and modern yet soft and organic in its edges, there's something special about it that draws me in, asking me to go slowly and savor.

About the Bar

What does cacao taste like when it's grown along the banks of a river in the forests of Cusco? This 70% dark chocolate from Ura offers a delicious answer. The cacao comes from Quesquento, a village along Peru's Yanatile River, where grower Valerio Cruz cultivates heritage Chuncho varieties.

Fruity and expressive, this chocolate reveals notes of forest berries that make it especially appealing to those who love the brighter side of dark chocolate. A light roast lets the character of the five-variety Chuncho blend take center stage, showcasing the natural complexity of the beans.

The cacao trees' riverside location contributes to a distinctive growing environment, and the plantation has earned repeated recognition in local competitions for its exceptional cacao. For chocolate lovers interested in terroir, this is a fascinating example of how a particular place and a thoughtfully cultivated blend of varieties can create a memorable tasting experience.

Cacao Origin: Quesquento, Cusco, Peru
Producer: Valerio Cruz
Cacao Variety: Heritage Chuncho Blend (5 varieties)
Altitude: 650 meters
Roast: Light
Ingredients: Organic cacao, organic cane sugar

About Ura Chocolates

Founded by Luchi, a former finance professional turned passionate cacao explorer and chocolate maker, Ura Chocolates celebrates the extraordinary diversity of Peru's native cacao. Drawing on her studies in cacao chemistry, post-harvest processing, and professional tasting, Luchi seeks out distinctive cacao varieties and the farmers who cultivate them. Each carefully crafted bar is an invitation to discover a different expression of Peru's cacao heritage. 

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