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What Does "Dark Chocolate" Really Mean?

What Does "Dark Chocolate" Really Mean? Cocoa Percentage, Sugar, Roast Level and the Surprising Meaning of "Dark"

What Does "Dark Chocolate" Really Mean?

What Does "Dark Chocolate" Really Mean? Cocoa Percentage, Sugar, Roast Level and the Surprising Meaning of "Dark"

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The Pure Taste of Cacao: Exploring 100% Chocolate

What happens when chocolate contains nothing but cacao? Explore the flavors of different origins, the role of roasting, and how we craft our 100% chocolate bars and medallions.

The Pure Taste of Cacao: Exploring 100% Chocolate

What happens when chocolate contains nothing but cacao? Explore the flavors of different origins, the role of roasting, and how we craft our 100% chocolate bars and medallions.

mélange arriving at Fresco

Breaking in a New Mélange with a Batch of Nicar...

We recently added a new stone mélange to our chocolate-making lineup and celebrated its first successful batch by refining Nicaragua cacao into smooth, flavorful artisan craft chocolate.

Breaking in a New Mélange with a Batch of Nicar...

We recently added a new stone mélange to our chocolate-making lineup and celebrated its first successful batch by refining Nicaragua cacao into smooth, flavorful artisan craft chocolate.

A Sweet Heritage: The Story of Cocoa Nib Brittle

A Sweet Heritage: The Story of Cocoa Nib Brittle

Made with a heritage recipe, cooked in a century-old copper kettle, and infused with cocoa nibs for rich chocolate flavor.

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A Sweet Heritage: The Story of Cocoa Nib Brittle

Made with a heritage recipe, cooked in a century-old copper kettle, and infused with cocoa nibs for rich chocolate flavor.

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Chuao: Venezuela’s Legendary Cocoa Village

Chuao: Venezuela’s Legendary Cocoa Village

Chuao, a secluded village in Venezuela, is home to some of the finest and rarest cocoa beans in the world. Revered for its rich history and traditional growing methods, Chuao’s...

Chuao: Venezuela’s Legendary Cocoa Village

Chuao, a secluded village in Venezuela, is home to some of the finest and rarest cocoa beans in the world. Revered for its rich history and traditional growing methods, Chuao’s...

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The Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate isn’t just a treat—it’s a functional food. Backed by research from Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and beyond, high-cocoa dark chocolate offers measurable health benefits: improved heart health, better mood,...

The Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate isn’t just a treat—it’s a functional food. Backed by research from Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and beyond, high-cocoa dark chocolate offers measurable health benefits: improved heart health, better mood,...