Madagascar 75%

Our Madagascar bar is crafted with organic cacao from Bejofo Estate, one of four estates that make up the historic Åkesson Estate, nestled in the lush Sambirano Valley of northwest Madagascar. This remarkable region is celebrated throughout the chocolate world for producing cacao with bright fruit notes.

Unlike many cacao-growing regions, the Sambirano Valley enjoys a unique microclimate. Warm tropical weather, fertile soils, and careful post-harvest practices combine to create chocolate that is fruit-forward, expressive, and unmistakably Madagascan.

We've partnered with Meridian Cacao to source beans from Bejofo Estate, where Bertil Åkesson has spent decades cultivating exceptional fine-flavor cacao. Today, this remains one of Ritual's most vibrant single-origin chocolates with notes of bright citrus, ripe berries, roasted peanuts, and delicate aromas of dried apricot.

These beans are something truly special.

Bejofo Estate was awarded Heirloom Cacao Designation by the Heirloom Cacao Preservation Fund in 2018, recognizing its exceptional flavor, unique genetic heritage, and cultural significance. This designation is reserved for some of the world's most distinctive cacao populations and reflects the remarkable quality of cacao grown in Madagascar's Sambirano Valley.