Kokoa Kamili is a central fermentary that works with approximately 1500 small shareholder farms in the Kilombero Valley of Tanzania, most of whom range in size from just 0.5–2 acres. In an area that historically received some of the lowest prices for cocoa in the country, Kokoa Kamili is now paying a premium well above market rate to the farmers for wet cacao, and controlling the post-harvest processing themselves. This results in higher compensation and a reduced workload for the farmers, and
Costa Esmeraldas is a family-owned, single estate farm that is operated entirely by the Salazar family. Located in the Esmeraldas province of Ecuador, a region not traditionally known for fine flavor cacao, the farm has reclaimed land once occupied by cattle pastures. The Salazars have decades of expertise in mineral exploration, environmental remediation, and also operate Fundación Salazar, an independent non-profit that operates with the mission to create lasting benefits from communities nea
Three varietals of mesquite trees are native to the Sonoran Desert, and the edible legumes they produce have been a staple food for indigenous people for thousands of years. Mesquite pods are packed with natural sugars that, when toasted, lend a nutty and caramel-like flavor to this non-traditional white chocolate bar. We are proud to source our mesquite pod from the San Xavier Cooperative Farm, who employs tribal members to wild-harvest the pods, sun dry them whole, and then mill into a flour o
Organic crystallized ginger tumbled in our signature dark chocolate blend, and finished with natural cocoa powder from Camino Verde, Ecuador. Ingredients: Crystallized Ginger* (Ginger*, Cane Sugar*), Dark Chocolate (Cocoa Beans, Cane Sugar*, Cocoa Butter*), Natural Cocoa Powder *Organic
The unrefined, solar-dried sea salt that garnishes this chocolate bar is rich in minerals and trace elements, giving it a distinctive depth of flavor and pleasing texture. Harvested from a remote and pristine estuary where the Sonoran Desert meets the Sea of Cortez, the salt bears traces of its journey down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. What we taste – salted brownie, malt Desert Provisions is a purveyor of salt, spices, and specialty foods that is based in Tucson, AZ. They sour
The unrefined, solar-dried sea salt that garnishes this chocolate bar is rich in minerals and trace elements, giving it a distinctive depth of flavor and pleasing texture. Harvested from a remote and pristine estuary where the Sonoran Desert meets the Sea of Cortez, the salt bears traces of its journey down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. What we taste – fudge, salted plum Desert Provisions is a purveyor of salt, spices, and specialty foods that is based in Tucson, AZ. They source
Crunchy malt balls covered in our roasted strawberry "couverture" – basically a dairy-free strawberry white chocolate made with only cocoa butter, cane sugar, and strawberries. Ingredients: Strawberry Couverture (Cocoa Butter*, Cane Sugar*, Strawberry), Malt Balls [Tapioca Syrup, Cane Sugar, Malted Barley, Whey Protein Concentrate (Milk)], Acacia Gum *Organic Contains Milk and Wheat
Dark milk chocolate covered malt balls. Think: fancy whoppers (but with ACTUAL chocolate lol) Super tasty! Ingredients: Dark Milk Chocolate (Cocoa Beans*, Cane Sugar*, Milk Powder*, Cocoa Butter*, Vanilla Bean), Malt Balls [Corn Syrup, Sugar, Dairy Blend (Whey, Whey Protein Concentrate), Malt Powder (Malted Barley, Wheat, Milk, Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten, Sodium Bicarbonate, Salt), Malted Barley, Soy Lecithin, Salt], Maltodextrin*, Acacia Gum* *Organic Contains Milk & Wheat
A 74% Dark Chocolate blend of transparently sourced, fine flavor cocoa beans. The beans were selected for their distinct tasting notes to compliment the flavors imparted from the oak barrels previously used to age Hamilton Distillers' award winning Whiskey del Bac Dorado.
Produits des Iles Sa (PISA) opened their centralized processing facility in 2014, ushering in a revolutionary shift in the Haitian cacao industry, bringing the first high-quality Haitian cacao to the U.S. market. PISA collaborated with farmers through private sector innovation to provide them with what they truly needed: pricing transparency, a consistent market, and risk elimination. PISA continues to provide smallholder farmers with access to the specialty cacao market by purchasing wet cacao,
Oregon hazelnuts that are roasted, coated in layers of gianduja and our signature 69% dark chocolate blend, and garnished with a touch of Maldon Salt.
Organic dried mango enrobed in our signature dark chocolate blend. Ingredients: Dark Chocolate (Cocoa Beans, Cane Sugar*, Cocoa Butter*), Dried Mango* *Organic
Latitude Trade Company is an Ugandan registered social enterprise owned and managed by Jeff Steinberg. The company purchases wet cacao from over 1000 organic small holder farmers in several communities in the district of Bundibugyo, 52% of whom are women. In the village of Bumate, LTC operates a centralized fermentation facility and warehouse. Not only does the company produce fine flavor cocoa for export, they also manufacture award winning chocolate in Kampala under the brand name Latitude Cra
Hacienda Tranquilidad, a farm producing both wildcrafted and single-estate cacao, is located on 1,500 acres deep in the Bolivian Amazon Basin. Volker Lehmann, the estate's owner, was the first person in the modern age to commercialize the endemic Beniano cacao variety. The massive wild or "Silvestre" cocoa trees grow in an 850-acre natural forest, where they are left alone each year until harvest. These tiny beans make some enormously tasty chocolate!
The Pueblo of Santa Ana is a Native American tribe with reservation lands that include a strip of New Mexico's fertile Rio Grande valley. The members of Santa Ana have lived just north of Albuquerque, New Mexico, since at least the early 1500s. Agriculture has been central to the survival of the Santa Ana community for over 500 years. Blue corn, the most treasured grain of Pueblo tribes, is the prominent crop of Santa Ana. The Tamayame people not only grow the corn, but also operate a stone mill
Maya Mountain Cacao was founded in 2010 and has helped put Belize on the craft chocolate map as a pioneer in the centralized fermentery social enterprise model. It is the first exporter in the country to manufacture high-quality, centrally-fermented cacao for the U.S. craft chocolate market. In the Toledo and South Stann Creek regions, MMC works with 350+ certified organic smallholder cacao farming families, the majority of which are indigenous Q’eqchi’ and Mopan Maya who have been growing c
Crunchy, buttery brittle loaded with toasted pecans, sandwiched between layers of our signature 69% dark chocolate blend, and garnished with a touch of Maldon Salt. Vegan!
Frozen chocolate granita, coconut cream, nibs *Gluten free, dairy free
Traditional Salvadoran-style spiced rice milk that is cold brewed overnight with cocoa nibs and cinnamon. *Gluten free, dairy free **PLEASE NOTE** Beverages and Pastries cannot be held overnight and must be picked up the day you order. We will not be able to refund any cafe items that were not picked up. Thank you for understanding :)
Monsoon Chocolate Cafe + Market offers a delightful variety of chocolates and beverages that are sure to satisfy any craving. Their chocolate selection features unique options like Kokoa Kamili TANZANIA 77% Dark Chocolate, Esmeraldas ECUADOR 75% Dark Chocolate, and the innovative Mesquite White Chocolate Ginger Covered in Dark Chocolate. For those who enjoy something a little different, the Sonoran Sea Salt Milk Chocolate brings a delightful contrast of sweet and savory flavors. The beverage menu is just as enticing, with options such as Hot Tea, Frocho, a frosty, chocolatey treat, and the warm, comforting Champurrado. Refreshing drinks like Lemonade and Iced Tea round out the offerings, making this spot a perfect destination for a sweet treat or a relaxing drink.