Esmeraldas Hot Cocoa

Esmeraldas Hot Cocoa from Goodnow Farms is a single origin drinking chocolate made with directly sourced beans from Costa Esmeraldas Cacao in Ecuador. Pressed in house from premium beans and left unalkalized, the cocoa keeps the bright Ecuadorian bean flavor and full flavanol benefits intact for a vivid, layered cup.

At a glance

• Single origin hot cocoa from Costa Esmeraldas Cacao (Ecuador)
• Directly sourced beans, traceable supply chain
• Fresh pressed cacao powder, unalkalized
• Made in small batches in the Goodnow Farms kitchen
• Same premium beans used in their bars
• Naturally rich in cacao flavanols
• Vendor: Goodnow Farms Chocolate

Best for

• Drinking chocolate fans curious about Ecuadorian cacao
• Cozy nights in and weekend mornings
• Holiday gifts and stocking stuffers
• Hostess gifts for chocolate lovers
• Tasting flights with other single origin cocoas
• Anyone who prefers bean forward, lightly sweet cocoa

How to serve

Whisk into hot milk or water, stirring vigorously since unalkalized cocoa takes more effort to dissolve. Sweeten lightly to let the bright Esmeraldas notes shine, or sip as is for full bean character.

Flavor profile

Bright and fruity with the signature Esmeraldas character, showing notes of red berries, citrus peel, and warm cocoa. The unalkalized powder preserves the complex, lively Ecuadorian bean flavor for a vivid cup.

About Goodnow Farms Chocolate

Goodnow Farms is one of the only American chocolate makers to press its own cocoa butter. That craft process lets them make hot cocoa from scratch using the same premium single origin beans that go into their award winning bars.