The Cocoa Story

The cacao tree can reach up to 15 meters in height, with broad leaves and clusters of flowers directly on the branches. The color is white, the calyx is pink, and the diameter is about 1 cm. The fruit ripening period is 4 to 6 months, and it will ripen twice a year. The main harvest period is from October to December. The fruit is pod-shaped, 15 to 30 cm long, green on the outside and 20 to 100 seeds inside. After harvesting, it needs to ferment for several days to make the inside become reddish-brown and produce a strong aroma, then the pulp is removed and the cocoa beans are taken out. Each tree can only harvest 1-2 kg of dried cocoa beans a year.

The guide explained the cocoa tree to us	Budding cocoa	The position of cocoa on the branch

Cocoa beans, also known as cocoa beans, refer to the seeds in the fruits of the cocoa tree. The fruit ripening period is 4 to 6 months, ripening twice a year, and the main harvest period is October to December. About 20-25 cocoa beans can be obtained from each fruit of the cacao tree.

Watch the cocoa drying	Explain the process of cocoa drying	Roasted cocoa beans

Cocoa pods grow on cocoa trees. If artificially pollinated, each cacao tree can bear about 60-80 cacao pods. If the weather and soil are suitable, it can be harvested twice a year. The cocoa pods are green at first and turn orange when mature. After mature, it must be harvested manually.

Freshly harvested cocoa	Experience cutting cocoa fruit in half	Cocoa fruit appearance