
A refined pleasure refined to perfection
For Cuckoo Ice Cream we only use “Grand Cru Elvesia” chocolate. It is made from the finest fine cocoa and 80% pure taste buds. The cocoa for this highest quality dark chocolate comes from the Dominican Republic from Hacienda Elvesia. The plantation was founded around 200 years ago by Swiss emigrants on the Samaná Peninsula, in the east of the Dominican Republic. Here, the extraordinarily flavorful cocoa of the Trinitario variety thrives magnificently. And our manufacturing partners, the Felchlin chocolatiers, refine the cocoa beans with great know-how to create exclusive chocolate.



HACIENDA ELVESIA COCOA BEANS ARE REAL TREASURES. THEREFORE THEY ARE REFINED DURING PROCESSING, WITH A LOT OF LOVE.

The traditional production of Grand Cru Elvesia chocolate in Felchlin in Switzerland guarantees the highest quality. In terms of taste, this chocolate captivates with a fruity finish with refreshing orange flavors and a sweet grapefruit finish. With this exceptional Swiss chocolate, we have managed to completely do without chocolate chips in our ice creams and play all the strengths of fine and strong cocoa – without distracting from the real quality of the raw materials through different textures, taste complexity exaggerated or extra sweetness.

The first pioneering steps on the path from cocoa to perfectly refined chocolate are made by cocoa beans directly on the Samaná plantation. According to the principles of sustainable agriculture, Ramon Lopez and his employees ensure optimal conditions for ripening, harvesting and processing on site. The ripe fruits are picked by hand. After a short storage period, the fermentation process begins, after which they dry in the Dominican sun. Regular inspection of the beans is also part of this step at Hacienda Elvesia. For our partner Felchlin and for ourselves, not only the highest quality of raw materials, but also direct contact with the cocoa producer and fair treatment and remuneration of employees on the plantations are of the utmost importance, c This is why the chocolates used at Cuckoo are also important certified organic bud.