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Alex Gareiss replied to Clay Gordon's discussion Marañon Chocolate - Cacao Thought to Be Extinct Found in Peru"Thanks for this interesting analysis.
When I went to see our partner in Ecuador in 2009, they showed us a tree with big green fruits and white beans as well, calling the plant Theobroma bicolor. I was told that it is not a cocoa species, but seeing…"
Kristina left a comment for Alex Gareiss"Just had your Trinkschokolade - what a sensation, rich and flavourful! Well, maybe I am not spoiled enough :), the best I've tried as hot chocolate so far were melted in milk chocolate bars in addtion of spices and Becks cocoa... I guess, I am…"
Hector Velásquez left a comment for Alex Gareiss"Seeking strategic alliances for the marketing of products such as organic or conventional cocoa liquor or cocoa for the gourmet industry, we are delighted to be able to attend.
We are able to offer high-quality cocoa in accordance with the…"
Alex Gareiss replied to Casey's discussion Chocolates of Ecuador -- Arriba, Nacional, CCN51"Hi Jeff;
thanks for the compliment. We also have been living in Ecuador (Macas) for two years and a bit before founding Bouga CacaO. Are you working in the cocoa business in Ecuador?
Actually we are going to travel to Ecuador for a couple of weeks…"
Alex Gareiss replied to Casey's discussion Chocolates of Ecuador -- Arriba, Nacional, CCN51"Hello everybody;
I am joining in quite late, but I only found out yesterday about www.thechocolatlife.com because our company (Bouga CacaO) was quoted within this thread.
Surely, the name arriba comes from its origin "up-river" of the…"
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- Dark, Milk, White?
- Dark
- Most memorable chocolate experience:
- Even though having been eating chocolate for quite a while already, living in the Amazone region of Ecuador for a couple of years introduced me to the cocoa - growing it, harvesting, fermentation and the following production process. But also to the social and economical background!
That's where I started to get involved and, together with the APPOS, an association of small-scale farmers, we started to transform the cocoa.
So, the most memorable single experience is surely having draunk the first cup of hot chocolate, made from the beans we had harvested and worked on before by ourselves!
- My favorite chocolate is:
- Ours, of course!
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 2:56am on January 18, 2010, Kristina said…
- Just had your Trinkschokolade - what a sensation, rich and flavourful! Well, maybe I am not spoiled enough :), the best I've tried as hot chocolate so far were melted in milk chocolate bars in addtion of spices and Becks cocoa... I guess, I am starting big - thanks to your company!
- At 11:29pm on October 22, 2009, Hector Velásquez said…
- Seeking strategic alliances for the marketing of products such as organic or conventional cocoa liquor or cocoa for the gourmet industry, we are delighted to be able to attend.
We are able to offer high-quality cocoa in accordance with the requirements you need, ASE, conventional and organic, semi-finished cocoa, liquor, roasted and peeled grains NIBS roasted cocoa, we want to know what their requirements are refers fermentation, quality and quantity, our cocoa is ARRIBA National Fine or flavor (Creole), if there is interest in reaching an agreement we can send you more information, work plans and samples according to your requirements.
We are working integrally with the producers of cocoa, we have experience in the development of negotiation and management of quality control of export products, we are interested to know if you want Ecuadorian cocoa liquor, while I send my best wishes for commercial success.
Please contact us with any questions. We will be glad to assist you at any time and we can make to ensure the quality of the products you require, waiting to hear your comments, wishing all the best commercial.
PS: DO NOT SPEAK MUCH ENGLISH, sorry ERRORS
Best regards,
Héctor Velásquez
I manage in Quality and Commercialization
HECDAVE – KAKAO EXPORT S.A.
Km. 10.5 Vía a Daule
Guayaquil - Ecuador
e-mail: hecdave123@yahoo.com
hvelasquez@kakaoexport.com
Msn: hecdave123@hotmail.com
Skype: hecdave123
Cel: 593 99873860
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