Talakag, Bukidnon Natural

A natural-processed Catimor from the highlands of Miarayon, Talakag — grown by Talaandig farming families in the sheltered valley between Mt. Kitanglad and Mt. Kalatungan at 1,200–1,400 masl. The cherry was dried whole on raised beds, letting the fruit slowly impart its sweetness into the bean before hulling.

Light roasted to preserve everything the natural process built in, this lot opens with candied banana, moves into rich chocolate, and finishes with a lingering smokey sweet tobacco. It's a cup shaped by the twin-mountain microclimate of Talakag — cool air, volcanic soil, and patient processing.