Dominant global variety accounting for 80-90% of world production. Hardy, high-yielding, disease-resistant. Strong, full-bodied chocolate flavour. Originated in Amazon basin, now dominant in West Africa.
| Climate zone | Tropical lowland humid |
| Altitude | 0 – 600 m |
| Rainfall | 1250 – 2500 mm |
| Temperature | 18 – 32 °C |
| Soil | Deep, well-drained, humus-rich soils (pH 5.0-7.0) |