Cacao beans are sourced directly from farmer Mr. Tran Van Thanh in Vung Tau, a port city in the Ba Ria province in Southern Vietnam. With 15 years of experience, Mr. Tran dedicates his time to refining the growing, fermenting and drying methods to deliver the best cacao beans, demonstrating excellent farming practices as per UTZ standards. Texture: smooth. Year of harvest: 2018. Roast: low. Conche time: 36 hours. Bean type: Trinitario.