The beginning
In the mountains far from Bogotá, a young boy named Jonathan Serrano discovered a world filled with the aroma of cacao. Since childhood, Jonathan had been a true chocolate lover — sipping hot chocolate prepared by his mother, savoring bars shared by his grandmother, and listening to their stories about the myths and legends that surrounded this magical fruit.
As he grew, his passion deepened. One day, wandering through the highlands, Jonathan encountered cacao trees heavy with bright pods. Inside them, he found the extraordinary beans that had inspired centuries of tradition. To him, these beans were more than ingredients; they were a bridge between history, family, and flavor.
From that moment, the dream of Cacao Noir was born — a brand created to honor both the Colombian land where cacao thrives and the artistry of transforming it into refined, elegant chocolate.
Today, Jonathan shares this journey with his wife and son, often returning to the cacao crops together. It is not just a family tradition, but a living story — one that continues with every bar of Cacao Noir.
Discover the Essence of Pure Cacao
70%+ Cacao Content
Signature high-percentage cacao delivers rich, intense flavor profiles that satisfy the most discerning palates with every soft bite.
Ethically Sourced Beans
Supporting sustainable farming communities through transparent partnerships that prioritize both quality and social responsibility.
Small-Batch Craftsmanship
Meticulously crafted in limited quantities, ensuring exceptional quality and freshness that mass production simply cannot achieve.
Sustainability
Our commitment to excellence begins with selecting the finest cacao beans from sustainable farms, grown by local farmers and the community.
Why High-Percentage Cacao Matters
Sweet milk chocolate that is relatively creamy and sweet
Semisweet chocolate, ideal for baking, and perfect for sweet desserts
Bittersweet chocolate with a balanced flavor profile, best paired with fine wine, cofee or tea
Full chocolate intensity with a smoky and rasted flavor
Cacao is rich in antioxidants and polyphenols, promoting cardiovascular health and cognitive function benefits.
The Art of Small-Batch Chocolate Making
1. Bean Selection
Handpicking premium cacao beans from sustainable farms, ensuring only the finest quality makes it to our workshop.
We don’t simply manufacture chocolate; we curate an experience. Cacao Noir is a gift of refined taste, a journey that begins in the lush cocoa plantations where we meticulously hand-select each pod. These pods are then fermented and sun-dried under the watchful eyes of artisans, allowing the nuanced flavors to awaken
2. Careful Roasting
The next step in our process is the transformative roasting of the beans, followed by a careful separation of the nibs from their shells.
Each batch precisely roasted to highlight unique terroir characteristics and develop complex flavor profiles.
3. Artisanal Blending
Expert chocolatiers blend and refine each batch, preserving flavor integrity while creating distinctive taste experiences.
These nibs are then slow-ground into a silken cocoa liquor, which we blend with other high-quality ingredients. The resulting mixture undergoes a patient conching process, which refines its texture and deepens its flavor, giving it a velvety smoothness.
Our commitment to artisanal excellence honors chocolate’s rich heritage while pushing boundaries of flavor innovation and quality craftsmanship.
Ethical Sourcing: From Bean to Bar with Care
Direct relationships with growers practicing sustainable, fair-trade agriculture that protects both environment and livelihoods.
Complete traceability from origin to finished product, ensuring quality control and ethical responsibility throughout.
Supporting farming communities through fair pricing, education programs, and sustainable development initiatives.
Delivering exceptional chocolate while maintaining our commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
Finally, the chocolate is expertly tempered to create that characteristic snap and lustrous sheen before being artfully molded into bars. Each Cacao Noir bar is an expression of our passion for quality and an invitation to savor the art of fine chocolate making.
And in this way, cocoa is transformed into a high-quality product, made of artisanal chocolate, with more than 70% ethically sourced cocoa. Cacao Noir: A Gift of Refined Taste!
Chocolate is reaching other worlds
The day the Aliens drunk hot chocolate
“The Day the Aliens Drank Hot Chocolate” is a story created by Jonathan Serrano with a fictional narrative.
The storytelling begins in the mountains of Earth, where an indigenous community led by Ainhara live in harmony with the land. When something from the distant exoplanet K2-18b crashes nearby.
This is the beginning of something unexpected transforms into understanding, and two worlds learn to replace fear with friendship, finding unity under the stars.
Listen now:
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Credits
Jonathan Serrano Lombana
NF1007420
Master of Arts in Digital Media and Global Communications
University of Niagara Falls
Digital Storytelling & Brands (DMGC-580-3)
Dr. André Plante
2025
Note: Cacao Noir is a fictional Colombian artisanal chocolate brand.
Sources:
robinsandsons.co.uk