The name Chuao brings in the mind the legend of Mayan cocoa, a primitive taste an earthly paradise where the "food of the gods" grows. It wasn't easy for Amedei to purchase and process these beans, and proved even more challenging for Cecilia to "tame" the wild bean, which had never been tasted in the pure form. She discovered that after 20-day aging period, this chocolate - unlike any other - continues to develop and improve its acidity and aroma.