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Malva Flowers – Alchemy (65% dark)
€16,35 incl. EU VAT
Malva olorosa is an aphrodisiac and carminative medicinal plant from the pharmacopeia of ancestral Andean cultures. This blend will surprise you with its delicate and potent floral bouquet.
Adding floral essences like roses or lilies is common in the chocolate world. Here, To’ak explores a medicinal flower used in ancestral medicine as a carminative and aphrodisiac: Malva olorosa. With a subtle yet potent aroma, To’ak hope to make a statement about the use of flowers and medicinals together with chocolate.
Ecosystem:
Andes Mountains
Cover artist:
Adriana Gonzalez Instagram
Artist quote:
“A perfumed maternal embrace, evocative of the integrated aromas of malva olorosa and cacao.”
CxM quote:
“Conscious eating is the yoga of food.”
CxM tasting recommendations:
Bite the chocolate and let it slowly melt between tongue and palate. Focus on the subtle and lasting sensation.
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Brand: To'ak, To'ak AlchemyOut of stock
Description & Ingredients
Ingredients:
Dark chocolate (65% heirloom cacao, 35% cane sugar), Malva olorosa, cacao butter.
The cacao is sourced from the valley of Piedra de Plata on the Ecuadorian Coast. The cane sugar is from Colombia. The Malva olorosa is sourced from smallholder farmers in the Ecuadorian Andes. The organic cacao butter is from fine flavor cacao cultivars on the Ecuadorian coast.
Artist biography:
“Adriana González was born in Quito, the capital city of Ecuador in the Andes mountains. She studied graphic design and has experience working with three-dimensional pieces like jewelry, ceramics, and wood. She prefers compositions that mix organic forms of nature with shapes and colors.
To’ak decided to work with Adriana for her expressive and interpretive approach to the different textures she creates. When she did a tasting of the Alchemy editions, Malva was her favorite because of its vibrant aroma. She says it creates, for her, the sensation of returning to what feels true. Her style would offer a compelling way to visualize the subtlety and power of this edition.”
Product Data
| Nett Weight | 56 gram |
|---|---|
| Type of chocolate | Dark (inclusions/ flavored) |
| Cacao contents | 65% |
| Cacao Origin | Ecuador |
| Characteristics | Dairy free, Direct Trade, Vegan |
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About the Brand
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
Formerly known as Art Series
To’ak has never been satisfied with simply making chocolate. Masters Series is a collaboration with prominent Ecuadorian artists. We're thrilled to introduce To'ak's second Masters Series edition—their most valuable chocolate to date. In collaboration with esteemed Ecuadorian artist Enriquestuardo, they have created this rare edition of dark chocolate to connect to Ecuador’s ancient traditions while celebrating a treasure that transcends time. This is their most sublime chocolate expression yet. Their 78% Duality Blend has matured for eight years, drawing out a delicate yet complex flavor profile of buttery caramel, plum honey, and cashew. The chocolate is enclosed in an elegant wooden box made of sustainably sourced Spanish Elm wood.
Product Inclusions
• 50 g bar of single-origin heirloom dark chocolate
• Limited edition print
• Certificate of authenticity
• Artistic presentation box
• Wooden presentation case
• Tasting utensil
• Tasting plate
• 60 page color guide
Formerly known as Origin
To'ak's original award-winning packaging. Each bar is presented in a handcrafted wood box that has the individual bar number engraved on the back. The box includes proprietary tasting utensils and a 60-page booklet that tells the story of its provenance and provides a guide to dark chocolate tasting. This flagship range makes the perfect gift for the person who has everything.
Product Inclusions
• 50g bar of single-origin heirloom dark chocolate
• Artistic presentation box
• Wooden presentation case
• Tasting utensil
• 60 page color guide
The same amazing chocolate packaged in a slimmer eco-friendly presentation. Each bar is accompanied by a mini tasting guide. This new addition is perfect for gifting, dinner parties or an intimate night between you and a bar of To’ak chocolate.
To'ak's mini bar selection offers the chocolate lover a way to try a range of To’ak editions in one elegant presentation.
Formerly known as T. cacao
To'ak's range of premium drinking cacao and drinking chocolate powders. T.cacao Everyday is a single ingredient (100% cacao) powder that is your alternative to coffee. It has a smooth chocolatey flavor profile, is packed with antioxidants, and is naturally powered with Theobromine, a better form of energy than caffeine. T.cacao Classic is the finest and most indulgent drinking chocolates available.
Alchemy is the newest and most ambitious creation by To’ak. Art, nature, and ancient traditions fused 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.
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