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Naive
Fine Dark Chocolate
Naive - Las Trincheras Canabobo 70% - Nano_Lot
"The history of cacao in Venezuela goes back some 450 years, to the 16th century and the Spanish colonists. To this day, it is considered to be the world capital of premium cacao. There are two elements that made Venezuela's fine flavour cacao attractive." - Domantas Uzpalis, chocolatier.
Clone
T. cacao is largely very easy to breed so smallholder farmers and research institutions alike can quite easily promote specific plant traits through intentional mixing of genotypes. Just like grapes for wine making, the cacao family contains more than 1000 clones that produce different flavours and aromas.
Theobroma Cacao
Theobroma cacao grows in the tropics, all the way around the "20/20 zone" - roughly 20 degrees north & south of the equator. The species' origin dates back 10000 - 15000 years. the tree is native to humid tropical regions of the northern part of South America and, according to some reports, of Central America. Indeed, there is still some controversy about the origin and domestication of cacao.
Fermentation
Technically speaking, chocolate is a fermented fruit. fermentation is the process of improving the quality of cacao through the controlled activity of microbes, and it allows the bitter, otherwise tasteless cacao seeds to develop the rich flavours associated with chocolate. In addition to setting up optimal flavour profiles, fermentation can unlock some of the unique characteristics that identify a particular place and bean variety known as "terroir".
Drying
After the lengthy fermentation process, the beans are ready to be dried. This is another crucial step in the enhancement of cacao flavour. It's important not to let the beans dry too slowly or too quickly - either approach can result in the creation of off-flavours or other undesirable characteristics, such as high astringency. Drying can be fine-tuned to enhance specific cacao flavour notes needed.
What is Nano_Lot?
Nano-Lot cacaos are available on an extremely limited basis and consequently only at specific times of the year, meaning once they're gone, they're gone. Those that naive had chosen to feature boast the highest ratings, are of the rarest qualities, and provide the most unique tasting experience. Naive strongly believes that there's are the world's best cacaos because of the amount of R&D given to them.
International Shipping Rates
We offer following shipping rates:
Australia
Standard (3-7 business days) - 56 AUD for orders below 280 AUD and FREE for those above.
Brazil
Express (3-5 business days) - 346 BRL for orders below 1450 BRL and FREE for those above.
Standard (3-7 business days) - $7 CAD for orders below $60 CAD and FREE for those above.
Express (2-3 business days) - $16 CAD
China
Express (4-7 business days) - 244 CNY for orders below 1210 CNY and FREE for those above.
Colombia
Express (3-7 business days) - $36 USD for orders below $200 USD and FREE for those above.
Finland
Express (3-5 business days) - 21 EUR for orders below 200 EUR and FREE for those above.
France
Express (3-5 business days) - 31 EUR for orders below 200 EUR and FREE for those above.
Germany
Standard (5-7 business days) - 12 EUR for orders below 200 EUR and FREE for those above.
Greece
Standard (5-7 business days) - 20 EUR for orders below 200 EUR and FREE for those above.
Hong Kong
Express (3-5 business days) - 184 HKD for orders below 1330 HKD and FREE for those above.
Italy
Express (3-5 business days) - 14 EUR for orders below 200 EUR and FREE for those above.
Japan
Express (3-5 business days) - 4130 JPY for orders below 20200 JPY and FREE for those above.
Malaysia
Express (3-5 business days) - 146 MYR for orders below 600 MYR and FREE for those above.
Netherlands
Express (3-5 business days) - 22 EUR for orders below 200 EUR and FREE for those above.
Standard (3-5 business days) - 34 SGD for orders below 210 SGD and FREE for those above.
South Africa
Standard (7-14 business days) - 640 ZAR for orders below 4900 ZAR and FREE for those above.
Taiwan
Express (3-5 business days) - 874 TWD for orders below 4580 TWD and FREE for those above.
UAE
Express (3-5 business days) - 213 AED for orders below 1060 AED and FREE for those above.
Standard (3-5 business days) - 17 GBP for orders below 120 GBP and FREE for those above.
Standard (3-7 business days) - $8 USD for orders below $60 USD and FREE for those above.
Express - (2-3 business days) - $19 USD
For the most international destinations the exact shipping cost will be calculated at the checkout page. This comprehensive fee covers order preparation, summer packaging (where applicable), shipping charges, and excludes any relevant local customs duty fees.
Shipping costs for orders outside of Canada and the USA vary depending on the destination. The shipping costs for international orders are displayed on the checkout page.
We currently ship to the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, China, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, Italy, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, Macau, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Slovenia, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, British Virgin Islands.
IMPORTANT!
For orders containing both in-stock and pre-ordered items:
- All items in the order will be shipped together once all pre-ordered items become available.
- The entire order will be held until all items are in stock to avoid multiple shipping charges.
- Estimated shipping dates for pre-ordered items are provided on the product page and in your order confirmation.
- You will be notified via email when your complete order ships.
If you need in-stock items sooner, please place separate orders for in-stock and pre-ordered items.
Please note that customs/duties fees are not included in the price of shipping and are the sole responsibility of the customer upon delivery if applicable.
Hello Chocolate cannot make any delivery date guarantees for international orders.
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Vegan, Dairy-free
Our chocolate makers proudly refrain from using any artificial stabilizers or preservatives in their products, making their creations more temperature-sensitive compared to other premium chocolates.
To ensure the optimal taste experience, it's advisable to store our chocolates in a cool, dry place where the temperature hovers between 16°C and 18°C. Please refrain from refrigerating our chocolates, as this may cause sugar crystallization due to increased humidity, altering their texture and flavor.
On the contrary, if stored in excessively high temperatures, cocoa butter may separate and form a white film on the chocolate's surface. This loss of cocoa butter can lead to the chocolate drying out and, consequently, a potential alteration in flavor. Your mindful storage practices will help preserve the integrity of our delectable chocolates.