3/16/2023 0 Comments Taza chocolate factory![]() As I’m used to their gritty Mexican-style chocolates (more on that to come), it was interesting to taste the smooth flavors of the 100% and 70%, and compare the intensity of cacao flavor and fruity notes, especially with the later.įrom the origins of chocolate, it was then interesting to hear more about how Taza came to be, and how Mexican-style chocolate sparked the company’s creation and still influences how the chocolates are made today. Though seemingly all the same fruit, it was interested to contrast the nuttiness of the Ghanaian nibs to smokier Haitian nibs and tangy DR ones.įrom the nibs the next steps into chocolate-making were demonstrated through their 100% dark baking chocolate (which contain no sweetener) and 70% couverture chocolate, which introduces a second ingredient: cane sugar. See more all about this on their website.įor the taste testing portion, I was surprised by how different the cacao nibs from Ghana, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic tasted. Not only does Taza have a commitment to fair payment for the product (with no middlemen), they also have labor and environmental sustainability standards too. Talking about the organic cacao used for their chocolate also presented an opportunity to discuss their commitment to fair farming practices, which go above and beyond fair trade standards. Believe it or not, right off the tree the beans and their sticky fruit taste nothing like chocolate! As a part of the tour, our guide shared videos of what cacao looks like freshly harvested, and the process by which the beans are fermented and dried for shipment. When exploring how chocolate is made, it makes sense to start at the very beginning, in this case with cacao trees. This online adaptation of their factory tour (via Zoom) not only includes a behind-the-scenes look at ingredients and processes, but also comes features a delicious and interactive component- a bean-to-bar tasting! I am already a huge fan of their line of completely gluten-free and dairy-free products! Given that I’m not going anywhere any time soon, when I saw that Taza Chocolate was offering virtual tours of their Somerville, Massachusetts factory, I jumped at the opportunity to take a virtual trip to learn more about one of my favorite chocolate companies. Not to mention all of their products are delicious! The 70% dark chocolate is my absolute favorite.With an all-but-cancelled spring behind us and a rather uncertain summer ahead, like many of you, I’ve been slowly coming to terms with the “new abnormal” we are now living in.Īs such, I’ve tempered my disappointment about canceled travel and events with closer-to-home adventures that have allowed me to re-discover my DC neighborhood and connect virtually with friends and family. I am totally committed to them as a customer and neighbor. The whole experience at Taza left me with such a good feeling about what they do. Batches are small ensuring the highest quality. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and highly detailed in their descriptions of the chocolate making process. The equipment is very cool – mostly vintage, from Mexico, or items they purchased, deconstructed for shipping, and had to put back together in the factory. It’s one of very few that will actually let you on the production floor in the entire U.S. They are all about sustainability and being green. Taza Chocolate is an amazing local business, sourcing their cocoa beans from the Dominican Republic, pouring love and organic fair trade ingredients into all of their products. This Tuesday Yelp had an Elite event at the Taza Chocolate factory in Somerville. John and I are both Elite members on Yelp which means we get invited to Elite only events, receive special deals, and get to do all kinds of awesome stuff around the city for free (incentives baby!).
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