Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate
72% Mexico, Soconusco
Factory Tour, tastings:
333 1st St, Eureka, CA 95501, USABuy online directly from the producer:
www.dicktaylorchocolate.com/collections/all
Great Taste Awards - 3 stars
2022
The product 72% Mexico, Soconusco is a premium chocolate bar made by Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate. This chocolate is crafted from organic cacao sourced from the Soconusco region of Mexico, known for its rich history and high-quality cacao beans. Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate emphasizes traditional techniques, employing a time-intensive, hands-on approach that involves minimal processing.
This results in a chocolate bar with complex flavors and a smooth texture, offering notes of dried fruit, honey, and earthy undertones. The company's commitment to small-batch production ensures that each bar is carefully crafted to highlight the unique characteristics of the Soconusco cacao.
About Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate
Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate, based in Eureka, California, was founded by Adam Dick and Dustin Taylor in 2010. They use organic, fairly traded cacao and organic cane sugar, opting to exclude additives like vanilla and extra cocoa butter to highlight the natural flavors of the cacao.
Their factory is notable for its small batch production that emphasizes detailed craftsmanship and high-quality ingredients. Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate is well-regarded for their single-origin bars and inclusion bars, which often combine unique flavors like figs or fleur de sel.
The company is committed to direct trade practices, ensuring they source the finest ingredients while supporting sustainable farming practices. Their new factory in Old Town Eureka, located on the waterfront, marks an expansion aimed at increasing efficiency in all areas of their business, including customer tours and product storage.
This move aligns with their goal to offer more educational classes and tastings, further engaging their community and visitors?.