Flavor Notes:  A bestseller with an instant whiff of high-roasted strong coffee smell, this bar dances lively with the rich creamy milk chocolate in one’s mouth. With the distinct texture of barako’s gritty character with oaky and dark espresso flavors.

What is Barako coffee?

Barako coffee is a varietal of the rare coffee species of Liberica grown in the Philippines. It is lesser known of the 3 coffee species and only makes up 2% of world production. known for is aniseed flavor.. 

Barako trees are considered endangered due to low production and demand. It is listed in the Ark of Taste catalogue.

Description:

A fusion of high roasted Barako liberica coffee and high-quality premium milk chocolate will definitely perk you up and make you jump for joy!

Barako literally translates to “a male stud of an animal”, associated with images of a tough and masculine figure. So it is often roasted strongly and served dark. It has a strong flavor and fragrance reminiscent of aniseed.

A truly unique ingredient, Barako coffee is listed in the Ark of Taste catalogue of rare heritage food by the Slow Food Movement.

Wrapper Design: Barako plant and Philippine civet cat

Mould Design: Inspired by Filipino indigenous tribal textile patterns

Ingredients:
Cane sugar, Cacao beans (25%), Cacao butter, Milk powder, Barako liberica coffee beans

Weight: 45 grams

What is the Ark of Taste?

It is an international catalogue of endangered heritage foods which is maintained by the global Slow Food movement. The Ark is designed to preserve at-risk foods that are sustainably produced, unique in taste, and part of a distinct ecoregion.