Name: Dick Taylor Vanilla Milk Chocolate 55%
Brand: Dick Taylor
SKU: DT-008
Price: 13.99 CAD
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Dick Taylor Vanilla Milk Chocolate 55%

Cocoa Origin: Brazil
Producer Country: United States
Weight: 57 g

Vanilla is derived from an orchid flower native to Mexico. For hundreds of years, attempts to cultivate vanilla outside its native region failed because the specific method of pollination by a particular bee species was unknown. It wasn't until the 19th century, with the discovery of hand-pollination techniques, that vanilla cultivation spread globally. This entirely organic bar combines whole milk from a local family-run farm, single estate Brazilian cocoa, and Madagascan vanilla beans — actual beans from real vanilla, not a syrup or artificial flavouring. This is significant because commercial chocolates often use fake vanilla to mask inferior cocoa flavours (or a lack of flavour at all). In this bar, vanilla and cocoa complement each other perfectly. The fudge and dark caramel notes in the chocolate are enhanced by the almost marshmallow-like sweetness of the milk and the floral qualities of the vanilla. This is de-li-cious. Plain and simple as that.

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Dick Taylor Vanilla Milk Chocolate 55%

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Rooted in a background of woodworking and boat building, Adam Dick and Dustin Taylor – hence the name - have always cherished working with their hands and had a passion for craftsmanship. When they learned of the American craft chocolate movement, they recognized the common threads between working with wood and crafting chocolate from bean to bar. Fascinated by this new challenge, they purchased some small-scale equipment in 2010 and shifted their attention to detail and appreciation for quality materials to raw cacao. Today, Dick Taylor continues to work out of their small factory in Eureka, California, using only organic ingredients and ethically-sourced and direct-trade cocoa. Their beautifully designed packaging, inspired by their woodworking roots, reflects this commitment to sustainability and excellence. Adam and Dustin's journey from woodworking to chocolate making is a testament to their love for crafting and their pursuit of quality. Oh, and the two play in a cool indie, bluegrass-y band called Huckleberry Flint.

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Bahia, a large state in central Brazil that hugs the Atlantic Ocean, features up to nine distinct climate types and diverse geography, with average rainfall ranging from 363 to 2,000 mm per year, depending on the region. Its topography includes mountains descending into plains, extensive coastlines with beaches and coconut groves, and areas of swamps and lagoons. The aptly named “Cocoa Coast” in the south is where most cocoa farming is done. This part is characterized by ecological sanctuaries, dense forests, and wetland vegetation. Unfortunately, large monocrop plantations left the region vulnerable to a disease called “Witches Broom” which all but wiped out cocoa farming in the 1980s. However, family farms have since revitalized the industry, focusing on premium cocoa and artisan chocolate production.

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