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: 2024Bean Origin: Zorzal Estate, Dominican RepublicIngredients Used: 3 - cacao, sugar, cocoa butterOrganic: YesVegan: YesRoast Profile: Reaching 250 degrees F with 2-4 minutes at 212-240 degreesConche Time: Approximately 48 hours (refining + conching)Cocoa Content: 75%Cacao Variety: Trinitario, Amelonado, Forastero, CriolloWeight: 1.6 ozAllergy Information: Possible traces of dai