Open by advance appointment only
(unfortunately no drive-ins are able to be facilitated)
Address
Ortinola Estates Ltd, L.P. 11A Acono Road, Maracas Valley, St. Joseph, Trinidad, W.I.
Handmade gourmet products from a historic cocoa estate, nestled in the lush Maracas Valley, Trinidad & Tobago
Taste our History and visit us at www.ortinola.com to find out more about visits and our Grade III Heritage Building
100% Cocoa Powder (no added sugar). Great for baking, or making classic hot chocolate.
This 100% Natural cocoa powder has not been alkalized or 'Dutch processed'.
Chocolate is naturally an acidic food, and this cocoa powder is reddish brown in colour and bakes differently to 'Dutched' cocoa powder.
Did you know that natural cocoa powder, with its reddish colour, is what was used to make red velvet cupcakes before red food colouring was added?
Try this cocoa powder with a pinch of sea salt, and add milk or hot water to taste. Enjoy the fruity flavour notes of pure Trinitario cocoa beans in our pure cocoa powder for an antioxidant-rich cup of cocoa!
-The Ortinola Family
Ortinola Estates Ltd. is a small family business, passionate about bringing you high quality, local products.
The Great House on the property was discovered after years of being abandoned, restored and is now a listed heritage building, where guests can visit for tours, conferences, weddings, and special events.
In 2012, our family was able to replant Trinitario cocoa trees on the estate, and a few years later, we began to manufacture gourmet chocolate bars, handmade with love.
The recipe and techniques for our smooth, rich and clean finishing chocolate took years of work , and we craft our chocolates with the utmost care. See for yourself why many consider us to have one of the best chocolates in Trinidad & Tobago!
Small quantities of exquisite honey are also sometimes available from our buzzing apiary!
Seasonal, uncommon produce from the estate is often available, and we are passionate about planting many different types of fruit trees!
Visit our website at www.ortinola.com for the history and to find out more about visiting this historical Caribbean treasure.
Your support means a lot to us, and we thank you for supporting your local and small businesses!
Open by advance appointment only
(unfortunately no drive-ins are able to be facilitated)
Address
Ortinola Estates Ltd, L.P. 11A Acono Road, Maracas Valley, St. Joseph, Trinidad, W.I.