Yammiest Chocolate in the World | Duffy's - Guatemala, Rio Dulce, 70%
Duffy's Chocolate

Duffy's - Guatemala, Rio Dulce, 70%

60 g Fine Dark Chocolate
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Regular price $10.40 USD
Sale price $10.40 USD Regular price

Origin & Craft
Crafted by Duffy’s, this dark chocolate is made with rare fine-flavour cacao grown by Xoco in Guatemala. The cacao is purchased directly from the grower, with no intermediaries, as part of a sustainable project built on long-term contracts that pay very high prices in recognition of farmers’ care and skill.
The bar is vegan-friendly and was awarded Gold at the Academy of Chocolate 2016.

Flavor Profile
Refined and expressive, showcasing the character of fine-flavour cacao. Balanced intensity with clarity and depth, designed to let the bean’s natural qualities lead.

Tasting & Pairing Guide
Best enjoyed slowly to appreciate the layered cacao expression. Pairs well with black coffee or unsweetened tea, or enjoyed on its own for a focused tasting.

Summary
An award-winning 70% dark chocolate made with rare Guatemalan fine-flavour cacao. Direct sourcing, fair pricing, and careful craft define this vegan-friendly bar.

Domestic Shipping

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Vegan, Dairy-free

Duffy's Chocolate: A Pioneer in British Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Making

In the quaint town of Linkonshire, England, an unlikely chocolate revolution began in 2008. Duffy Sheardown, a former Formula One motor racing engineer, heard a radio broadcast that would change the course of his career and the British chocolate industry.

The Birth of a Chocolate Maker

The broadcast revealed that Cadbury's was the only company in England making chocolate directly from cocoa beans. For Sheardown, this sounded like both a challenge and a gap in the market. A year later, while on holiday in Guatemala, he purchased two 500g bags of cocoa beans, determined to teach himself the art of chocolate making.

Back in Lincolnshire, Sheardown spent 18 months honing his skills, experimenting with recipes, and mastering techniques. In 2010, he took a leap of faith, renting a small factory in his hometown, and Duffy's Chocolate was born - becoming the UK's first small artisan bean-to-bar chocolate company.

Craftsmanship and Quality

Now, over a decade and countless awards later, Duffy's Chocolate maintains its dedicated, hands-on approach. The company sources approximately 90% of its cocoa beans directly from farmers, focusing on the finest 10% of beans available. This commitment to quality is key to the unique taste of Duffy's chocolate.

Sheardown's engineering background is evident in his meticulous approach to chocolate making. He spends hours comparing different combinations of roasting and conching (mixing, kneading, and agitating) to achieve the precise flavors he seeks. The process is labor-intensive and time-consuming: it takes four days of careful roasting and stone-grinding to produce just 30kg of chocolate - enough for about 300 bars.

After production, the chocolate is aged for up to three months, allowing the flavors to mature and develop fully. Each bar is then individually wrapped by hand, emphasizing the company's commitment to quality and craftsmanship.

Ethical Sourcing and Global Reputation

Duffy's Chocolate has built a global reputation for flavor, sourcing small quantities of beans from carefully cultivated contacts in Central America. The company intentionally pays significantly above fair-trade prices, supporting their guiding principle of helping other small businesses along the way.

This approach not only ensures a decent living for farmers and enables them to send their children to school but also incentivizes the cultivation of unusual cocoa bean varieties. These unique beans contribute to the complex, rich flavors that have become Duffy's signature.

A Hidden Gem

While not easily found on foot, Duffy's Chocolate has made its mark in the online world. Available on Hello Chocolate, these award-winning chocolates offer consumers a taste of some of the world's finest chocolate while supporting sustainable and ethical practices.

By choosing Duffy's Chocolate, customers are not just indulging in exceptional confectionery; they're supporting a small British business, sustainable farming practices, and the preservation of diverse cocoa varieties in countries such as Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, and Venezuela.

From a Formula One engineer to a master chocolatier, Duffy Sheardown's journey embodies the spirit of innovation and craftsmanship. Duffy's Chocolate stands as a testament to the remarkable flavors that can be achieved when passion, ethics, and expertise converge in the world of artisanal chocolate making.

Cocoa beans, organic cane sugar, cocoa butter, sunflower lecithin. No nuts, gluten, soya or dairy ingredients are used in this bar.

Keep in a cool, dry place, away from direct light and strong odors. Store at maximum
18 ° C in its original packaging

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.