Zorzal 75%

Zorzal Cacao is an project of Reserva Zorzal -- a 1,019-acre private bird sanctuary and 130-acre cacao farm in the northern mountains of the Dominican Republic. Reserva Zorzal keeps 70% of this land in its wild state in order to reduce climate change. It has joined with 13 other landowners in a carbon-offset project, and is a model for the integration of conservation and sustainable agroforestry development. Zorzal is the Spanish word for “thrush” and refers to the Bicknell’s Thrush that can be found on the reserve, an endangered songbird that migrates from the Northeast United States and Canada. 

Harvest Year: 2024
Bean Origin: Zorzal Estate, Dominican Republic
Ingredients Used: 3 - cacao, sugar, cocoa butter
Organic: Yes
Vegan: Yes
Roast Profile: Reaching 250 degrees F with 2-4 minutes at 212-240 degrees
Conche Time: Approximately 48 hours (refining + conching)
Cocoa Content: 75%
Cacao Variety: Trinitario, Amelonado, Forastero, Criollo
Weight: 1.6 oz
Allergy Information: Possible traces of dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, and wheat
Tasting Notes: Plum, molasses, spice