- Email: cocoatour@mtparnassusplantation.site
- Phone: (473) 403-1697/ (473) 449-8883
Nestled in the heart of St. George, Grenada our mixed caribbean plantation is a celebration of nature’s bounty, where the rich, aromatic worlds of Fine Flavour Grenada Cocoa, Fine Flavour and Aromatic Grenada Nutmeg and spice come together in harmony.
On our tour you would be fully immersed in our island’s rich agricultural heritage, learn about the production processes, enjoy hands-on experiences, tastings and interactions that highlight the culture, history and flavors of Pure Grenada: The Spice of the Caribbean.
Speak directly with the local cocoa and spice farmers, learning about their farming methods, challenges, and the importance of the crops to the culture, community and local economy.
Walk through the cocoa fields: Stroll through the plantation to see cocoa trees growing in their natural environment.
Observe cocoa pods in different stages: Learn about the life cycle of the cocoa plant, from seedling to mature tree bearing ripe pods.
See traditional harvesting techniques: Watch our cocoa farmers carefully harvest the pods from the trees using machetes or a “cocoa knife”. This is seasonal based on the time of year you visit our plantation.
Fermentation process: Learn how freshly harvested cocoa beans are placed in our fermentation box and how the fermentation process enhances the flavor of the beans to produce Fine Flavour Grenada Cocoa.
Drying cocoa beans: See the cocoa drying process, where cocoa beans are spread out in the sun to dry before they’re ready for the next stages of processing.
Roasting demonstration: Watch how the beans are roasted to bring out their rich cocoa flavor and learn about different roasting techniques.
Grind cocoa beans: Learn how roasted cocoa beans are ground into cocoa mass using traditional tools.
See the cocoa ball making process: Discover how cocoa mass is processed into a cocoa ball combined with other ingredients such as Grenada Nutmeg, West Indian Bay leaf and True Cinnamon (Ceylon Cinnamon).
Walk through our Grenada spice garden: Explore the plantation’s spice gardens where nutmeg, cinnamon, West Indian Bay Leaf, mauby, sapote or mammy sapote, bois bandé cloves, vanilla, ginger, turmeric, cardamom and other spices grow.
Learn about spice cultivation: Hear about how each spice is grown, harvested, and processed, and discover their uses in Grenadian cuisine, health and wellness and everyday living.
Observe spice harvesting: See how spices like nutmeg are harvested, cracked open, and dried under the sun for preservation.
Smell and taste fresh spices: Experience the fragrances of freshly harvested spices, including nutmeg, cinnamon, and turmeric.
Learn about the uses of spices: Hear about the various culinary, medicinal, and aromatic uses of Grenada’s spices and how they’re incorporated into daily life.
Learn the history of cocoa and spice in Grenada: Understand how cocoa and spices were introduced to the island and the historical significance of these crops.
Traditional farming practices: Hear about how cocoa and spice farming has evolved in Grenada over the centuries, influenced by colonial history, and how it has shaped the island’s economy.
Learn about our sustainable chattel house, its history and importance in Grenada’s culture. From sustainable and eco-friendly lumber such as bamboo, blue mahoe to a coconut fiber mattress!
Days Offered: Sunday to Friday
Duration: 30 minutes
Attire: Comfortable shoes and clothing
Reservations: Call or WhatsApp (473) 403-1697/(473) 449-8883
Discover holistic wellness with Mt. Parnassus Plantation and transform your health naturally
1(473) 403-1697 / 1(473) 449-8883
cocoatour@
mtparnassusplantation.site
Mt. Parnassus Plantation, Mt. Parnassus Road, St. George, Grenada
