Alea Chocolates Café J&P Bldg, Rizal St

Alea Chocolates is an artisanal chocolate company based in Albay, Bicol, Philippines, specializing in single-origin, direct-trade chocolate products. The company focuses on elevating Albay's world-class cacao to global prominence by producing premium chocolate while supporting sustainability and local communities. Their philosophy centers on excellence, innovation, and community impact, with a commitment to making high-quality chocolate accessible. They have over 130 years of experience in growing cacao trees through sustainable agriculture tailored to the unique microclimates of their farm location. Alea Chocolates exclusively uses Trinitario cacao beans, a rare variety comprising 10-15% of the world's cacao, known for producing high-quality, aromatic, and less bitter beans. Their products are described as naturally floral and distinctly flavorful, capturing the terroir of Albay. The company employs traditional roasting, grinding, and incubation techniques by local chocolatiers and uses a multilevel screening process to ensure only the best beans are selected. They have received recognition as the National Champion in the Philippine Flavored Tablea Competition 2024 at the National Cacao Congress 2024 and are noted as Bicol's key cacao processor by the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry. Additionally, they partner with the Philippine Department of Education as a youth employment partner. Their chocolates are preferred by Michelin-starred and celebrated chefs, highlighting their premium quality.