Papua New Guinea, Karkar Island 72%
Papua New Guinea, Karkar Island 72%
Papua New Guinea, Karkar Island 72%
Papua New Guinea, Karkar Island 72%

Papua New Guinea, Karkar Island 72%

Regular price£3.75
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Even if it is remote and difficult to reach, the journey to Karkar Island, just off the north coast of Papua New Guinea's mainland, is worth it for the finest cocoa. Taste notes of ripe blackberry and baked raspberry give way to intense cocoa finishing with sticky treacle.

70g Bar | Bean-to-Bar Craft | Single-Estate | Great Taste Award 2024


A rich, luxuriating cocoa aroma invites a taste experience with notes of ripe blackberry and baked raspberry giving way to intense cocoa and ending with notes of treacle.

Our farmers are the Goodyear and Middleton families who farm on the rugged, one-track island. They are two of the main employers on the island, with farm hands having been there for generations and whole families choosing to work for the families thanks to the fair conditions.

This teardrop shaped volcano island lies just off the north coast of mainland Papua New Guinea. It's two summit calderas are still active although the last eruption was over ten years ago. The andesitic volcanic soil is extremely fertile and supports crops like betelnut and lime. Coconut palms provides shade for the prized cocoa crop.

Cocoa mass, cocoa butter, unrefined sugar, emulsifier: sunflower lecithin.

Suitable for vegans | may contain traces of nuts and dairy | kosher and halal certified

Per 100g:
Energy 564 (kcal) | 2341 (kJ)
Fat 41g | of which saturates 25g
Carbohydrates 34g | of which sugars 29g
Protein 9.6g
Salt 0.02g

UK Orders

Free shipping for orders over £40 to mainland UK addresses.

£3.50 Royal Mail Tracked 24. Deliveries arrive 1-2 days after order. Allow up to 4 days for highlands and islands.

Orders over 2kg will be sent via a suitable courier.

International Orders

We offer international courier shipping to many countries around the world. Please contact us directly to check your destination.

Delivery times vary significantly depending on the destination. Typical delivery times range from 2 - 7 days but can take longer depending on local customs. 

Deliveries to countries within the EU continue to prove challenging currently.

Whilst it is very rare, we have occasionally found that parcels have been refused by customs and returned to us. Should this happen, we will provide a full refund.

Firetree Chocolate cannot be held responsible for taxes and duties that may be changed upon receipt. All duties and taxes are the responsibility of the recipient.

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