ranked in the best chocolate of 2025
origin & craftsmanshipthis powerful, sugar-free bar is crafted from cacao beans grown by kablon farms in tupi, located at the southern tip of the philippine archipelago. known as tufi in local blaan language, the name connects to indigenous heritage. the bar embodies kasama’s bean-to-bar ethospure, unadulterated, and rooted in place.
flavor profiledeep and darklike a cacao forest at nightyet teeming with complexity, this intense chocolate reveals rich notes of treacle, the toasty earthiness of genmaicha (japanese green tea with roasted rice), and a smooth undercurrent of demerara rum.
accolades & awardsthis bar is part of kasamas current special releases, admired for bold purity and storytelling through flavor and designlike the cover art painted by filipino-canadian artist charlie frenal, paying tribute to blaan culture. while not tied to formal awards, it stands out in kasamas celebrated lineup.
tasting & pairing guide
enjoy this tupi 100% bar slowly, letting the dense richness of treacle and demerara rum unfold alongside the subtle, toasted genmaicha notes. pair it with a deep, barrel-aged rum to mirror its molasses depth, or choose a robust black tea like roasted oolong to complement the toasted tea character. for a non-alcoholic option, try sipping alongside warm water infused with roasted grains to echo the genmaicha feel. to enhance texture, pair with dried tropical fruits like mango or banana chips, which balance the chocolates intense density with a bright, chewy contrast.
summary
the kasama tupi 100% dark chocolate is a bold, evocative bean-to-bar expressionunfiltered in its cacao purity yet refined in its complexity. with distinct notes of treacle, genmaicha, and demerara rum, its a sensory snapshot of tupi terroir and cultural heritage.
