The beans for this bar come from Hacienda Azul, a single estate just north of Turrialba in central Costa Rica, where cacao trees thrive in a diversified agroforestry system surrounded by jungle flora in a biodiverse habitat. These beans originate from six especially high-yielding, disease-resistant genetic tree varieties selected by the Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza (CATIE), a nearby cacao germplasm and research institute. What makes this bar audacious is that it defies the conventional wisdom that agricultural excellence sacrifices flavor—here, robust growing traits and exceptional taste converge. At 70% cacao, this dark chocolate delivers the bold intensity you crave, with the terroir of Costa Rica's volcanic soils and tropical climate shining through in every bite. Dandelion's commitment to single-origin sourcing means you're tasting the true character of Hacienda Azul's remarkable cacao, uncompromised and unapologetic.