Jorge Takahashi – Brazilian 75% Dark Chocolate

Jorge Takahashi is a dark chocolate made solely from cocoa beans and sugar, with a 75% cocoa content. No emulsifiers, added cocoa butter, vanillin, or flavorings have been used to alter the natural character of the cocoa.

At first, an elegant and vibrant aroma reminiscent of orange blossom emerges. Then, cocoa takes on a rounder and warmer character with soft caramel undertones. The finish leaves a slight nutty nuance reminiscent of pecans.

The terms orange blossom, caramel, and pecan describe the natural aromatic notes of Fazenda Takahashi cocoa beans, not the product's ingredients. The chocolate does not contain orange blossom, dairy products, caramel, or pecans.

To better appreciate the flavor notes, we recommend consuming it at room temperature, in small pieces, and without rushing.

Fazenda Takahashi is located in the Tomé-Açu region of Pará state in the Brazilian Amazon. The farm's story dates back to the Takahashi family, who immigrated to Brazil from Japan in 1930. The family returned to Tomé-Açu in 1962 and resumed agricultural production.

The farm's main crop was black pepper for a long time. However, following diseases affecting the black pepper plants in the 1970s, Haru Takahashi began planting cocoa trees among the existing plants. This transformation, which began around 1975, formed the basis of a multi-layered agroforestry system that brings together different fruit trees, cocoa plants, and forest vegetation.

Today, Fazenda Takahashi, spanning 218 hectares, is home to approximately 40,000 cocoa trees. The different tree species in the system nourish the soil, provide wind protection, and support the biodiversity of the farm.

Jorge Takahashi, representing the third generation of the family, emphasizes the aromatic character of cocoa, particularly through his meticulous work in the fermentation and drying stages. Sharing his knowledge with young producers in the region, Takahashi is one of the important contemporary representatives of Tomé-Açu's agroforestry tradition.

Aroma: Orange blossom, light citrus, and clean cocoa.

Palate: Soft caramel notes; round and balanced body.

Finish: Clean and slightly nutty, reminiscent of pecans.

• For those who enjoy dark chocolate with floral and slightly citrus notes.

• For those seeking a combination of intense cocoa character and soft caramel nuances.

• For those who want to know the farm where the cocoa is grown and its producer.

• For those who prefer plain chocolates made only from cocoa beans and sugar.

• For those who value traceable cocoa sources grown in agroforestry systems.