To'ak Chocolate

To'ak Chocolate is a luxury chocolate brand based in Ecuador. The company was founded in 2013 by Jerry Toth, Carl Schweizer, and Dennise Valencia. To'ak Chocolate is known for producing some of the world's most expensive chocolates, using rare cacao beans sourced from the Piedra de Plata region in Ecuador.

History

To'ak Chocolate was founded in 2013 by Jerry Toth, Carl Schweizer, and Dennise Valencia. The founders were inspired by the rich biodiversity of Ecuador and the unique flavor profiles of the country's cacao beans. They set out to create a luxury chocolate brand that would showcase the exceptional quality of Ecuadorian cacao.

Production

To'ak Chocolate uses rare cacao beans sourced from the Piedra de Plata region in Ecuador. The company employs a meticulous production process, which includes hand-harvesting the cacao pods, fermenting the beans in Spanish elm wood boxes, and aging the chocolate in a variety of vessels, including French oak barrels and Spanish elm wood casks.

Products

To'ak Chocolate offers a range of products, including dark chocolate bars, chocolate tasting kits, and chocolate gift boxes. The company's chocolates are known for their complex flavor profiles, which can include notes of fruit, floral, and earthy tones.

Recognition

To'ak Chocolate has received international recognition for its high-quality products. The company's chocolates have been featured in numerous media outlets, including The New York Times, Forbes, and CNN. In addition, To'ak Chocolate has been recognized by the International Chocolate Awards.

See Also

• Chocolate
• Cacao
• Ecuador