Cacao Hunters - Arhuacos, 72%
Ranked in the Top 100 Chocolates in the World.
Origin & Craftsmanship
This bar comes from Cacao Hunters, crafted using heirloom cacao grown by the Arhuaco people — an Indigenous community in Colombia’s Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Cacao Hunters partners directly with Indigenous and small-holder farmers to highlight rare genetics and ancestral growing practices. Their bean-to-bar techniques preserve terroir and subtle flavour nuances while supporting community-centered cacao production.
Flavor Profile
At 72% cacao, this chocolate is rich and expressive without being overpowering. It opens with warm berry and red fruit notes, followed by layered brown sugar and light spice, and finishes with a smooth, lingering cocoa richness. The balance between fruit brightness and cocoa depth makes it both vibrant and soulful — a true reflection of its origin.
Let a square melt slowly on your tongue so the fruit-driven top notes emerge first, then allow the warm cocoa and gentle spice elements to develop.
Pair this bar with a medium-bodied red wine like Pinot Noir or a Spanish Garnacha to accentuate its fruit and cocoa interplay. For a non-alcoholic option, try a floral oolong tea or a softly roasted black tea to complement the chocolate’s layered complexity. For texture contrast, enjoy with dried cherries or toasted hazelnuts — both amplify the bar’s fruit and cocoa balance.
The Arhuacos 72% bar by Cacao Hunters is a beautifully balanced, origin-driven chocolate that highlights Indigenous Colombian cacao with expressive fruit, warm spice, and deep cocoa richness. It’s an elegant choice for anyone who enjoys nuanced dark chocolate with a sense of place.
We ship award-winning craft chocolate from our warehouse in Saint John, New Brunswick to more than fifty countries. Rates, transit times and free-shipping thresholds for every destination are below.
How We Protect Chocolate in Transit
Fine chocolate is temperature-sensitive by nature. We pack according to the forecast along the actual route, not the season on the calendar.
25–30°C (77–86°F) — insulated packaging
30–35°C (86–95°F) — double insulation with an ice pack
35–40°C (95–104°F) — double insulation with ice packs
Above 40°C (104°F) — the shipment may be held until conditions improve
We ship Monday to Thursday so nothing sits in a weekend warehouse, and a business delivery address gives chocolate a better chance than a doorstep in August. These measures reduce risk substantially. They do not eliminate it — in sustained heat, softening can still occur in transit.
Estimated Delivery Times
Every timeframe shown in the table, at checkout, or in a shipping confirmation is an estimate. Actual transit varies with destination, customs clearance and carrier operations, and peak periods and public holidays in either country affect it further. We dispatch promptly, but once a parcel is with the carrier we have little control over its progress, and we can't guarantee a delivery date.
Customs and Duties
Duties, import taxes and local handling fees are set by the destination country and are the responsibility of the recipient. They are not included in our shipping charge. Where a destination has a specific requirement, it's noted alongside that destination's rate.
If a carrier asks you for information to complete clearance, respond promptly. Parcels held for unanswered customs queries are usually returned or destroyed, and we can't recover them.
Orders With Pre-Order Items
An order that mixes in-stock and pre-order items ships complete, once every item has arrived. This avoids a second shipping charge. The expected date for a pre-order item appears on its product page and in your order confirmation, and you'll be emailed when the full order ships.
If you want the in-stock items sooner, place two separate orders. Pre-order items can't be expedited.
Damage, Melting and Delays
We don't refund or replace orders for melting, carrier delays, or customs-related outcomes. Our pricing reflects the protective packaging included in every order rather than a margin held back to cover weather.
If something arrives genuinely damaged, write to us within seven days with photographs of the parcel and its contents and we'll look at it.
Delivery to Specific Countries
For country-specific details on customs, transit and local requirements, see our pages for chocolate delivery to Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Singapore.
Don't See Your Destination?
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Our chocolate makers proudly refrain from using any artificial stabilizers or preservatives in their products, making their creations more temperature-sensitive compared to other premium chocolates.
To ensure the optimal taste experience, it's advisable to store our chocolates in a cool, dry place where the temperature hovers between 16°C and 18°C. Please refrain from refrigerating our chocolates, as this may cause sugar crystallization due to increased humidity, altering their texture and flavor.
On the contrary, if stored in excessively high temperatures, cocoa butter may separate and form a white film on the chocolate's surface. This loss of cocoa butter can lead to the chocolate drying out and, consequently, a potential alteration in flavor. Your mindful storage practices will help preserve the integrity of our delectable chocolates.
