tt-tobago-roxborough
Tobago (Roxborough)
Trinidad and Tobago · Tobago (Roxborough, eastern Tobago) reviewed
Cocoa was historically a major crop on Tobago, and Roxborough was among its noted cocoa estates before the industry declined after the 1970s. The Tobago Cocoa Estate at Roxborough revived single-estate production and is the only cocoa estate in Trinidad and Tobago to hold full USDA and EU organic certification.
| Country | Trinidad and Tobago |
|---|---|
| Region | Tobago (Roxborough, eastern Tobago) |
| Growing region | Americas |
| Coordinates | 11.24°, -60.59° (approx.) |
| Elevation | 50-300 m |
| Producer | estate · Tobago Cocoa Estate (Duane Dove) — Roxborough |
| Genetic groups | Criollo, Amelonado, admixture |
| Traditional class | Trinitario |
| Also known as | Tobago Estate, Roxborough cacao |
| Bean notes | Trinitario-type island populations descended from the same Criollo x Forastero hybrid base as Trinidad's cacao. |
| Harvest season | main Dec-Mar; mid-crop Jun-Aug |
| Fermentation | Estate box fermentation. |
| Drying | Sun-dried on estate drying decks. |
| Flavour | red fruit · raisin · nutty · balanced cocoa |
| Certifications | organic |
| Updated | 2026-05-23 |
Sources
- Tobago Cocoa Estate — https://www.tobagococoa.com/
- Bekele, F. 2019, 'Trinidad and Tobago, the Birthplace of the world-famous Trinitario cocoa' — https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332353558
- Tobago Cocoa Estate, 'About' — https://www.tobagococoa.com/
- Cocoa Runners, 'Tobago Cocoa Estate — Roxborough 70%' — https://cocoarunners.com/shop/tobago-estate-chocolate-roxborough/
- Buzz.tt, 'Tobago Cocoa Estate in Roxborough' — https://buzz.tt/venue/tobago-cocoa-estate-342
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