FARMING PRACTICES THAT PRESERVE FLAVOR
Canuco refers to the ancestral TaÃno farming system of raised, fertile mounds that naturally regulate water, protect roots, and renew the soil, a regenerative method still echoed in the way these beans are cultivated today. The varietal itself, Cibao Altura Arabica, is unique to the Dominican highlands, slow-maturing in cool elevation air and developing a naturally rich body with quiet complexity.
After harvest, the beans are infused with the island’s world-renowned cacao: subtle chocolate notes layered into a smooth, full-bodied cup balanced by citrus brightness, toasted sugar warmth, and a gentle nutty finish. Roasted in small batches in Tamboril by Christian, our synesthetic master roaster, Cocoa Canuco is a fusion of Dominican origin and TaÃno heritage.