Artisan Chocolate - San Francisco

Experience

{ cocoa } consciously approaches chocolate creation, searching out the best of the best in every step of the process. From the cocoa bean’s origin, to the chocolate’s aroma, appearance, taste and blending process, we are unwavering in our pursuit of perfection. { cocoa } honors the natural essence of the whole bean through the fresh vision of a powerful original.

Pure Origin   { cocoa }’s hand crafted chocolate is made using rare, pure origin vintages and unique blends that lend us our coveted characteristics for individuality and refinement. We go beyond sustainable, fair trade cocoa beans and collaborate with small chocolate producers that source rare and even wild cocoa bean vintages, giving us the opportunity to create something exclusive and unique. We consider the cocoa bean’s origins - the neighboring plants that impact the beans, the people responsible for and the practices used in growing and harvesting, and the developmental techniques in the manufacturing facility - to insure the freshest and most vibrant product available.

Process   { cocoa } then lets the chocolate speak, sharing its subtle flavor nuances. Using specific blending techniques, we bring the natural properties alive by enhancing their distinctive flavors to create refined original chocolates. Each collection holds a unique sensory experience and personal interpretation of captured moments in time.

Aroma   subtle or bold, { cocoa } insures that the aroma engages instantly and prepares the palate to fully appreciate the complexities of the chocolate. In addition, smelling chocolate releases dopamine, which makes you feel happy, and endorphins, which act as natural stress relievers.

Appearance   { cocoa }’s chocolate looks shiny to the eye, is firm to the touch and has a snap when broken. These ensure that the cocoa butter and cocoa mass have been emulsified perfectly, perfecting the smooth and consistent velvety texture we desire.

Texture & Taste   when you place a { cocoa } pave on your tongue, the chocolate warms and the top notes tempt the nose and engage you instantly. As the chocolate melts it becomes rich and velvety as the middle notes reveal themselves. The finish leaves a lasting imprint of flavor lingering on the palate.