2 x 'Malekula Island' Vegan Dark Chocolate Bar by Firetree Chocolate 65g - Vegan Chocolate Bar - Volcanic Chocolate

Almost all the cocoa grown in Vanuatu comes from this one island: Malekula. This sparsely populated island is a two-day boat journey from the capital of Port Vila. But the rich volcanic soil here yields a cocoa bean with a complex flavour and hints of cherry, white grape and citrus that makes the journey worthwhile.

Malekula is a tiny island, blessed with rich volcanic soils. Due to the care of the indigenous farmers and collaboration with the main island to develop the best agricultural practices, the estate produces coca of outstanding quality and calibre.

The long finish and lingering taste of our chocolate is due to the firetree, or cocoa tree, which thrives on the uniquely rich, porous soils of the South Seas' remote volcanic Islands. Firetree's superior beans yield a distinct depth and complexity.

Tasting Notes: Cherry, soft lemon and white grape aromas give an essence of lush fruit. To enjoy fully, take time to let the flavours develop on the palate.

About the Producer
Founded by two passionate chocolate makers and eaters with over 70 years of chocolate experience, we launched firetree in 2019 but have been sourcing rare beans from remote oceanic islands for several years now. We started firetree to create a range of chocolate without parallel. Each island variation we make only uses cocoa from a single estate. We create a range of single estate chocolate bars, all with their own subtle tastes derived from the volcanic soils of the islands the cocoa trees grow on. As we work directly with our farmers, we are able to influence the picking, fermenting and drying of the beans before they are shipped directly to us in the UK.

Our promise on sustainability: Instead of dealing with our farmers through agents, we go to them directly. By cutting out the middle man, the farmers get more for their hard work. Two or three times the market rate in fact. It means they can provide for their families, and commit to high agricultural standards that makes for a great chocolate.