Hawaii / CoEx 2021 Code – 736
Hawaii
NAME OF THE PRODUCERWill Lydgate — Lydgate Farms - 5730 Olohena , Kapa'A, Kauai, Hawai'I
CoEx Sample Code736/21
SAMPLE TYPECommercial No. 51220
GLOBAL REGIONAsia, Pacific & Australia
Contacts
CONTACT DETAILS OF PRODUCER
- Contact: Will Lydgate
- E-mail: wlydgate@gmail.com
- Address: 5730 Olohena , Kapa'a, Hawaii
- Phone: (+1-808) 6352095
CONTACT DETAILS OF SENDER / NATIONAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
- Contact: Will Lydgate
- E-mail: wlydgate@gmail.com
- Phone: (+1-808) 6352095
- Organization: Lydgate Farms
BEAN CHARACTERISTICS
| Dominating genetic origin (according to the producer) | UAF and Trinitario Hybrids from HSCT variety trial as well as a longtime Kauai trinitario and ancient criollo |
| Local name of variety | None |
| Bean size (Bean count/100g) | 98 - Standard Beans |
| Moisture content (%) | 6.2 - Optimal Moisture |
| Average bean weight (g) | 1.02 |
| Cacao butter content in cacao mass (%) | 56.2 |
| Cacao mass fineness (µm) | 14 - 18 |
| Roasting temp (°C) | 120 |
| Roasting time (minutes) | 21 |
Rich dark brown colour with soft, smooth mouth melt. Blended chocolate note and fruit acidity with fresh dark fruit, berries, yellow and tropical fruits. Very complex with a dark raisin center taste that supports the flavours and lasts into the long aftertaste.
Chocolate Recipe
| % Cacao nibs | 61 |
| % Deodorised Cacao Butter | 5 |
| % Sugar | 33.65 |
| % Soya lecithin | 0.35 |
| % Total Cacao | 66 |
| Ratio Cacao Mass (nibs) / sugar | 1.81 |
| Chocolate fineness (µm, +/- 1) | 14 - 18 |
Photo Gallery
Credit: Will Lydgate – Lydgate Farms
Video - Meet the producers
Latest News
First Seguine Cacao Auction Confirms Premium Value for Recognised Quality and Flavour
First Seguine Cacao Auction Confirms Premium Value for Recognised Quality and Flavour Amsterdam, 20 February 2026 - The inaugural Seguine Cacao… [+ more]
Cacao of Excellence Names 50 Highest-Ranking Cacao Producers in 2025 Global Evaluation
Amsterdam, 20 February 2026 – The Cacao of Excellence programme of the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT has concluded its 2025 Edition,… [+ more]
2025 Bronze, Silver and Gold best 50 producers - Central America and the Caribbean
Central America & the Caribbean Announced 20 February 2026 at the Chocoa Trade Fair, Amsterdam The Central America & the Caribbean distinctions… [+ more]