Agua Blanca: Resilient Cacao from Escuintla, Guatemala

Meet Agua Blanca, a young but visionary cacao farm that is redefining what's possible in Guatemala's cacao industry. Located in Siquinalá, Escuintla , this family-run farm is a model of agroforestry, flavor development, and climate resilience—and is already shaping the future of Chocolates Sero's single-origin offerings.

💧 Harvest All Year Round Through Innovation

Unlike most cocoa farms in Guatemala, which depend on seasonal rains, Agua Blanca has implemented an advanced irrigation system

This allows for monthly harvests throughout the year . This enables them to produce approximately 1 metric ton of cocoa each month , breaking traditional yield limitations and increasing the consistency of supply.

🌿 Agroforestry with Purpose

Agua Blanca's commitment to sustainability is rooted in its agroforestry system , which includes productive trees such as rubber, avocado, and mango. The highlight is the cacao grown within a natural Conacaste forest , where biodiversity thrives and the cacao trees benefit from the shade and rich soil.

Beyond the environmental impact, the farm also provides employment opportunities for local women , contributing to both social equity and community growth.

🍫 Unique Flavor Notes from the Soil of Escuintla

Although Agua Blanca only started growing cacao a few years ago, they have already selected rare genetics that are beautifully adapted to their land — producing cacao with expressive flavor profiles.

Typical tasting notes include:

• Black tea

• Toffee

• Molasses

• Jasmine

This nuanced profile brings a floral and caramelized elegance to Chocolates Sero's chocolate creations.

🤝 A Growing Alliance

Since we began our collaboration with Agua Blanca in 2024 , we've witnessed an exciting evolution in their cacao. Each batch delivers a deeper, more consistent flavor—and every chocolate bar we craft with their beans brings us one step closer to excellence.

Explore chocolates made with this remarkable origin:

• 🍫 70% Single Origin Chocolate Bar – Finca Agua Blanca (80g)