HUSKAO | Cocoa Husks

THE KOTOU FARM

EMKAO’s cocoa is sourced from the Kotou family farm. This 100 hectare cocoa farm is located in the Méfou-et-Afamba region of Cameroon. For three generations, the EMKAO family has refined the art of cocoa farming. Subsequently, EMKAO has achieved the highest standard of ethical and sustainable cocoa production.

The Kotou farm is UTZ certified. UTZ is a world-renowned program managed by the Rainforest Alliance.UTZ promotes fair farming wages and sustainable agriculture practices.

THE HUSKAO PROCESS

The cocoa beans are passed through a winnowing machine to remove their outer husks. On their own, the roasted cocoa husks can be steeped in hot water to make a delicious hybrid between hot chocolate and tea.