Sourcing true Criollo cocoa beans from Venezuela—the kind revered by chocolate connoisseurs worldwide—is no simple task. In fact many consider it near impossible. The most prized regions are deeply remote, often accessible only to a handful of trusted individuals who know the terrain, the people, and the complexities of the cocoa trade in Venezuela.
Those who claim to have secured authentic Criollo without setting foot in these wild, isolated areas may want to reconsider. It takes more than a transaction—it takes presence, trust and long-standing relationships on the ground.
That’s why we operate in both Venezuela and the U.K. All of our beans are exported directly, without intermediaries, ensuring traceability and integrity from origin to destination.
The legendary varieties—Porcelana, Guasare, Novillero, among a few others—still exist, though only in extremely limited quantities. With over 90% verified Criollo purity and strong resistance to cross-hybridisation, these Extra Finos are among the rarest cocoa beans on Earth. Their availability is measured not in tons but in kilograms.
From the legendary to the undiscovered, we access the full spectrum of Venezuelan cocoa varieties—some known, others waiting to make their mark on the world.
