Chị Cacao

Fine-flavour cacao beans from Vietnam, imported for chocolate makers, chocolatiers and roasters across the UK and Europe.

Request samples Our story

Chị (say “chee”) is Vietnamese for older sister.

Why we chose the name

An older sister is the one who looks out for you. That's how we want to work: as a small family business you can call by name, with people on the ground in Vietnam and here in the UK.

Our team in Vietnam sources the beans and checks each lot before it ships. We handle the import, paperwork and delivery at this end, so you deal with one team from farm to your door.

Vietnamese cacao

Cacao came to Vietnam in the late 19th century and today grows on small family plots, often shaded by coconut palms or planted alongside coffee and pepper. The beans are bright and characterful, and more bean-to-bar makers are seeking them out.

Mekong Delta

Bến Tre and Tiền Giang

Low-lying, river-fed farms where cacao grows under coconut palms. Beans from the Delta are typically fruity and lively, with warm spice.

  • dried fruit
  • coconut
  • cinnamon spice
  • bright acidity

Central Highlands

Đắk Lắk

Higher ground and red basalt soil, with cacao grown among coffee and pepper. Beans here are typically rounder and earthier.

  • cashew
  • earthy
  • gentle pepper finish

Available origins and lots change with the harvest. Ask us what's in season.

What we supply

  • Fermented, sun-dried cacao beans, traceable to region and lot
  • Samples to taste before you commit
  • Delivery across the UK, and to Europe on request

How ordering works

  1. Request samplesTell us what you make and the flavour profile you're after.
  2. Agree the detailsWe confirm origin, lot, quantity and price with you.
  3. We shipWe take care of import, customs and delivery to your door.

Talk to us

Chocolate maker, chocolatier or roaster? Tell us what you're making and we'll send samples.