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TO'AK, Quito, Ecuador
To’ak exclusively produces small-batch editions of single-origin Ecuadorian dark chocolate, with an emphasis on terroir, heirloom genetics, and cask-aging. To’ak prides itself on being the first tree-to-bar chocolate maker to comprehensively explore the science and the art of aging dark chocolate. To’ak’s mission is to transform the way that the world experiences dark chocolate, elevating its making and tasting onto the level of vintage wine and aged whisky.
- Known as the most expensive chocolate in the world, To’ak Chocolate was born in 2007 from the minds of Jerry Toth and Carl Schweizer.
- Made from bean to bar in Ecuador, To’ak Chocolate is sourced exclusively from cacao pods that match the morphological and color profile of heirloom Nacional cacao referenced from DNA testing. This cacao was awarded the Heirloom designation from the Heirloom Cacao Preservation Fund in 2016.
- From the exclusive quality of the chocolate to its exquisite packaging, To’ak Chocolate offers the most luxurious craft chocolate experience from purchasing to unwrapping, and finally savoring. In their most iconic chocolate bars, connoisseurs are presented with a precious wooden box, tasting instructions and tools.
- To’ak has been the continuous recipient of press releases, media exposure and dedicated articles for its bold price tag, always justified by craftsmanship, ethical sourcing, high-quality raw materials, long ageing processes and unparallel packaging.
- All To’ak Chocolate bars are aged in barrels of whisky, tequila, sherry or bourbon, so that the cocoa nibs can absorb the enchanting aromas of these liquors without the alcohol.
- To’ak works hand-in-hand with a small group of cacao growers in Piedra de Plata and pays them the highest price per pound in all of Ecuador.
The To'ak range
With the most elegant and luxurious packaging on the chocolate market, the Origin Bars collection by To’ak Chocolate represents the Nirvana for every chocolate connoisseur. Every precious bar is well protected by a sophisticated wooden box, which is enclosed in another colorful, sumptuous box. Included are detailed tasting instructions, information and tools. From the Palo Santo Aged 3 Years bar to the Rain Harvest 2017 bar, every box is a treasure to be discovered.
Origin Harvest
The seasonal flavor and aroma of Ecuador’s most prestigious cacao appellation.
Origin Aged
The world’s most rarefied expression of dark chocolate comes with age.
The Signature bars collection is a slender yet still incredibly sophisticated experience. These are the same chocolate bars from the Signature collection, but with a leaner packaging and a more affordable price tag to engage a broader audience of chocolate lovers.
Signature Harvest
The seasonal flavor and aroma of Ecuador’s most prestigious cacao appellation.
Signature Aged
The world’s most rarefied expression of dark chocolate comes with age.
Sample the full universe of To’ak Chocolate, exploring different harvest years and aging styles with To'ak's mini tasting bars. A perfect gift to give an introduction to the finest Ecuadorian chocolate in the world.
The excellence of To’ak Chocolate can also be enjoyed in the form of hot chocolate thanks to the Drinking Chocolate selection. Under the associated T.Cacao brand, you can still savor the experience of aged chocolate in a luxurious cup. 100% Everyday Cacao, 76% Classic and 80% Tequila are the options currently available in our assortment.
Alchemy is the newest and most ambitious creation by To’ak.
To'ak have fused art, nature, and ancient traditions into imaginatively flavored chocolate bars that redefine the boundaries between food, culture, and ecological awareness.
The recipes are each drawn from the rare ingredients and culinary traditions of four of the most unique ecosystems on the planet: the Amazon rainforest, Andes mountains, Pacific coast, and Galapagos Islands.
Recipes are designed in collaboration with world-renowned food educator and culinary alchemist, Charles Michel. Ingredients are sourced from small family farms and community cooperatives committed to preserving ancestral foods and endangered biomes. Each package features artwork from some of the most innovative and promising young artists in the region.
To’ak chocolate is made with Heirloom Nacional cacao and produced entirely in Ecuador, from tree to bar.
