The rare Amelonado cocoa, harvested and sold by Virunga women farmers, comes from Virunga National Park, home of the mountain gorillas and oldest national parks in Africa. Original Beans actively supports the cocoa farmers. The purchase of a Femmes de Virunga 55% strengthens local cocoa farmers in their role for peace and prosperity in crisis-ridden eastern Congo. Notes of roasted nuts and cappuccino characterize this dark milk chocolate.
Original Beans was founded in 2008 with the intention of supporting cocoa farmers, preserving good cocoa, protecting crops and saving rainforests. Through its sustainability programme, Original Beans has already planted over 2 million trees, and with every chocolate sold, more are being planted.
