Two New Bars, and Truffles for Valentine’s Day!

I’m excited to announce the release of my latest two bars: Duarte, Dominican Republic 70% and 70% DARK + COCONUT!

Both of these bars are crafted from cacao from ÖKO-Caribe, a mission-driven cacao sourcing company committed to benefiting small producers. They work with three small associations that represent 165 farms in Duarte. All of the cacao from ÖKO-Caribe is grown in agroforestry systems with the goals of sustainability, traceability, and transparency.

Through expert handling of the post-harvest fermentation and drying processes, they produce a great cacao with a deep cocoa flavor with notes of tropical fruits and a hint of nut.

In other news, I’m doing a very limited run of truffles for Valentine’s Day. They’ll be rich water ganache truffles with a shell of the new Duarte 70% chocolate. Each set will be four truffles. The flavors will be 70% dark, salt, alleppo chili, and coconut. Orders must be received by noon on Tuesday, February 8 to ensure delivery by Valentine’s Day, so order now!

-Ben