Weight: 56 grams
Cocoa Bean Origin: Zorzal, Dominican Republic
Notes: these cocoa beans come from a collection of farms surrounding Reserva Zorzal, a bird sanctuary in the Dominican Republic. The sanctuary protects Bicknell’s thrush, an endangered bird that migrates between Vermont and the Dominican Republic each year. The sale of cocoa produced on and around the sanctuary serves to fund the project.
This chocolate, which we share with our Dandelion Japan team, represents a new step in our evolving relationship with Zorzal Cacao, and we’re thrilled as ever to explore the flavour potential of these beans, while supporting the Reserva’s mission. To develop refined flavours suited to the Japanese palate, we roast this 2022 harvest lightly, bringing out delicate fruit notes.
Tasting Notes: chocolate covered cherries, fresh milk, black tea
Ingredients: cocoa beans, cane sugar
(free of soy, dairy, eggs, and gluten and made in a factory that does not process nuts)