Hacienda Dos Lagunas Cocoa Beans

Hacienda Dos Lagunas cocoa beans are carefully roasted without added sugar or any other additives. Coming from a single farm, these beans offer the aromatic character unique to the region where the cocoa is grown and the production method, in its purest form.

The first bite reveals a clean and full-bodied cocoa character. This is followed by a creamy undertone reminiscent of white chocolate, with almond nuances becoming more pronounced. Instead of a sharp, long-lasting bitterness, the finish leaves a soft, balanced, and appetizing character approaching a slight umami flavor.

The terms "white chocolate" and "almond" describe the natural aromatic notes of cocoa beans, not the product's ingredients. The product contains no dairy products, almonds, or sugar.

It can be enjoyed as a snack; crumbled over granola and desserts; or served as a sugar-free and characterful accompaniment to coffee.

Aroma: Evoking white chocolate, almond, and pure cocoa.

Taste: Full-bodied, rounded, and slightly nutty.

Finish: Soft, clean, and with a slight umami character.

Hacienda Dos Lagunas is located in Los Llanos de Bonilla, near Siquirres, in the Limón province on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast. Named after the two volcanic lagoons surrounding it, the farm was founded in 1942 by Jorge Rossi Chavarría and is now managed by the third generation of the family.

Out of a total area of 400 hectares, only 40 hectares are used for cocoa cultivation. Approximately 260 hectares are dedicated to the conservation of forests, wetlands, water resources, and biodiversity corridors. Cocoa trees are grown within a regenerative agroforestry system inspired by the region's natural forest structure, alongside various other plant species.

Most of the biological inputs used on the farm are prepared on-site. The aim is not only to produce high-quality cocoa; it is also to strengthen the soil, the water cycle, and the biodiversity of the region through production.

Hacienda Dos Lagunas cocoa has been ranked among the top 50 highest-rated cocoas in the world in the 2025 Cacao of Excellence evaluation and awarded a bronze medal.

• For those who want to taste unsweetened and pure cocoa beans directly.

• For those who prefer balanced and layered cocoa profiles rather than sharp bitterness.

• For those who want to know about the farm where cocoa is grown and the production methods.

• For those who enjoy white chocolate and unusual cocoa flavors with hints of almond and umami.

• For those looking for a sugar-free and characterful accompaniment to their coffee.