Fermentation
Maturing the pods
After the harvest we leave the cacao pods until they get the right colour.
Open the pods
When the pods turn from green into yellow ~ orange, it’s the right time to open them.
Fruity beans
The pulp usually get’s lost but actually ist like a pomegranate. You may suck the beans pulp.
Microorganisms
Microorganisms naturally fermenting the beans.