Belvie Ben Tre 70% is a single-origin dark chocolate crafted from cacao beans grown in Vietnam’s Ben Tre province, a region known for its tropical climate and plantations where cacao trees often grow alongside coconut palms. This unique environment gives the chocolate a distinctive, slightly exotic tone that reveals itself in the finish.
The aroma opens with fresh, fruity notes - predominantly red berries, kiwi, and a hint of citrus - while the flavor develops a fine balance between fruity acidity and the natural sweetness of cacao. The texture is exceptionally smooth and velvety, melting cleanly on the palate and highlighting the precision of craftsmanship and the high quality of the beans.
The sweetness is moderate, harmonizing the brightness of tropical flavors, with subtle wooden and spicy undertones in the aftertaste. This chocolate stands out as one of the most authentic expressions in the Belvie Chocolate collection.
Producer
Belvie Chocolate is a Vietnamese bean-to-bar chocolate maker that blends local terroir with Belgian chocolate craftsmanship. Founded in 2015 by Jannie Ha Tran and Marc Vanborren, the brand was created with the goal of promoting sustainable cocoa cultivation and supporting small farmers across Vietnam.
Belvie sources Trinitario cocoa exclusively from small plantations in the provinces of Lam Dong, Ben Tre, Tien Giang, and Dong Nai, where the beans are hand-fermented and sun-dried to preserve their aromatic character. The production process is entirely natural - no lecithin or artificial additives are used - and every stage, from roasting and grinding to conching and tempering, takes place in their workshop in Ho Chi Minh City.
Their dark chocolates, typically containing between 70% and 80% cocoa, are distinguished by clearly defined regional profiles, featuring notes of tropical fruit, flowers, caramel, or roasted almonds, depending on the origin of the beans. Through a combination of ethical sourcing, authentic local varieties, and European precision, Belvie has become one of the most recognized chocolate producers in Southeast Asia.
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