Solkiki Chocolate

Candied Orange & Cardamom 71% dark chocolate with orange and cardamom

A slowly melting Chocolate. Candied orange pieces and self-ground cardamom was gradually added to the warm Cocoa mass, creating a lively and fruity Chocolate. The cocoa and the cardamom come from the same area, the same forest and harmonize perfectly. Take a piece, let it melt slowly with your eyes closed and let yourself be transported to an exotic world of flavors for a few moments.

Kaithapara Vanam" cocoa is grown by a community of forest dwellers in Idukki, a region in the southern Indian state of Kerala characterized by extensive mountain forests and a mild climate. The unique cacao is grown along with a wide variety of spices and fruits, making it an interesting terroir for cacao. Stable prices of directly sold cacao throughout the seasons make this organically farmed cacao an economically attractive source of income for local families. Environmentally friendly tree preservation promotes biodiversity and a thriving ecosystem.

The tradition of cultivating fine flavoured cacao in Idukki, Kerala dates back to as early as 1700, when the British planted the first cacao they brought from Amboyna, one of Indonesia's Spice Islands. The region's wealth of spices in the southern Indian state of Kerala eventually made the waters one of the busiest trade routes in the world.

For the fan of Chocolate with spices, this Candied Orange & Cardamom 71% dark chocolate is a special Indulgence!