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Zorzal Comunitario
Dominican Republic
Fruit & Floral
Notes of allspice, strong milk tea, gâteau au chocolat
notes from the maker
“As I developed the flavor profile of this chocolate, I discovered notes of spice and aromas reminiscent of strongly brewed milk tea. That spice quality is part of what makes this cocoa unique, so I paid close attention to preserving its individuality while creating a balanced flavor overall. Additionally, since many of our recent Tokyo chocolate bars have leaned toward brighter and fruitier notes, I wanted this bar to have a more classic, traditionally “chocolate-forward” character.”
– Mari, Chocolate Maker, Dandelion Chocolate Japan
Near the D.R.’s northern coast, within private bird sanctuary Reserva Zorzal (for the endangered Bicknell’s thrush), Zorzal Cacao grows organic cacao on farm plots interspersed with “forever wild” land, then ferments the beans, and sells them under the name Zorzal Estate. They also buy and ferment beans from independent farms around the Reserva, and sell them under the name Zorzal Comunitario. Cocoa income helps fund the Reserva’s conservation efforts; in 2023, Zorzal Cacao earned the first cacao-farm Bird Friendly Certification.
Near the D.R.’s northern coast, within private bird sanctuary Reserva Zorzal (for the endangered Bicknell’s thrush), Zorzal Cacao grows organic cacao on farm plots interspersed with “forever wild” land, then ferments the beans, and sells them under the name Zorzal Estate. They also buy and ferment beans from independent farms around the Reserva, and sell them under the name Zorzal Comunitario. Cocoa income helps fund the Reserva’s conservation efforts; in 2023, Zorzal Cacao earned the first cacao-farm Bird Friendly Certification.