HOT HOUSE FERMENTATIONS - Milestone 7"

One of the problems with the fermentation process is conducted in the Central Highlands of Vietnam is a low ambient temperatures may be encountered and this is believed to adversely affect the fermentation of cocoa. in a trying to overcome this, a "hot house" was built to conduct the fermentation process. the heat is similar to a solar dryer in that it had a wing with a black stone set in, but instead of a dry bed, had a compartment with the roof level for the position of the fermentation box. Sides and roof of the prevent the hinge allows lifting the roof and side...