Naive

Naive - Cola 65%

Fine Dark Chocolate
Regular price $13.00 USD
Sale price $13.00 USD Regular price

"Chocolate and coke aren't an obvious combination: fusing their flavors requires real skill. We mastered it by first recreating Dr. John Pemberton's original 1886 coke recipe - not an easy task as it contains real cola nut, three types of cinnamon, as well as neroli, coriander and other all-natural ingredients - and then, just to complicate matters further, blending it with specialty dark chocolate while keeping the fuzz. It's a complex recipe yet it sure knows its way around a tongue. An iconic taste that's surprisingly different! " - Domantas Uzpalis, chocolatier. 

About Naive's Equator collection

The concept of the Equator collection is to use ingredients that come from a single ecosystem. Because an ecosystem's minerals, water, and soil give life to its plants, the living things that thrive together inherently taste good together. Every chocolate bar from this collection is solely composed of ingredients grown in the area of the region of the earth surrounding the equator with bright and intense flavors symbiotically blended into the house-made tropical chocolate. 

Facts

Naive's Coke chocolate recipe fits perfectly with the Equator collection but they found it difficult to calibrate it as it contains such an overwhelming amount of natural ingredients. They had to reinvent the Coke flavor as a non-liquid, chocolate dominant taste - but the result is both classy and innovative. Hopefully our eaters are up for the challenge too!

The chocolate is made in-house with organic specialty cacao, which is mixed in certain proportions to form a clean, rich and flavorful base. The blend formulation is classified, but we can assure you it is top quality and fits perfectly with Chocolate Naive standards and values. 

Flavor notes

There's a mixture of citrusy, tropical flavors followed by a slight bitterness and burnt caramel aftertaste. 

Pairing suggestions

As name suggested, it's best tried with a glass of coke. Let us know if you like the combination. 

Vegan, Dairy-free

From Bean to Bar: The Naive Process

At the heart of Naive Chocolate's success is its dedication to bean-to-bar process. For years, Domantas Uzpalis has been sourcing fine cacao and wild organic ingredients from the best farmers and suppliers in Lithuania and around the world. Unlike many commercial chocolate makers, Naive controls every step of the production process, from roasting the beans to molding the final product.
What sets Naive apart is Domantas' belief in working directly with producers, not just middlemen. This close connection with farmers allows Naive to create exceptional chocolate from the very start of the process. The more unique the location of the cacao, the better the result, according to Domantas.

A Palette of Flavors

Naive Chocolate's adventurous approach to flavors is truly what makes it stand out. The company offers an impressive range of chocolate varieties:
Local Lithuanian Ingredients: Chocolate infused with porcini mushrooms or kefir, celebrating the rich culinary traditions of Lithuania.
Exotic Flavors: Bars featuring unusual ingredients like tahini or durian, appealing to the adventurous foodie.
Nano-lots Collection: A special line of chocolate made from extremely rare cacao beans, offering unique and exclusive taste experiences.
All ingredients used by Naive are grown using biodynamic practices, ensuring they complement the high-end chocolate perfectly. In a unique approach, all ingredients are freeze-dried before being mixed with the cacao. This process results in bars with silky smooth textures that carry distinct aromas, bringing the tasting experience to new heights.

Philosophy: Honesty and Sustainability in Every Bar

Naive Chocolate's philosophy centers on transparency, sustainability, and quality. The company is committed to using ingredients that are grown using biodynamic practices, aligning with the increasing consumer demand for ethically sourced and produced food.
Recognition on the Global Stage
The quality and innovation of Naive Chocolate have not gone unnoticed on the international stage. The brand has received several prestigious awards, not just for its chocolate but also for its packaging design. These accolades, coupled with favorable reviews from reputable food journalists, have firmly placed Naive Chocolate on the international foodie map.
Impacting the Lithuanian Chocolate Scene
Naive Chocolate's success has had a significant impact on the Lithuanian craft chocolate industry. It has not only raised the profile of Lithuanian sweets internationally but also set a new standard for artisanal chocolate production. The company's success story serves as an inspiration for other small businesses in Lithuania and beyond, showing that with creativity, quality, and ethical production, a small-town business can achieve global recognition.
Lithuanian Naive Chocolate represents more than just a brand; it's a testament to the power of creativity, quality, and ethical production in the food industry. From its small-town origins to international acclaim, Naive Chocolate, under the guidance of Domantas Uzpalis, continues to push the boundaries of what chocolate can be. As it grows and innovates, Naive Chocolate remains true to its roots, offering a taste of Lithuania's creativity and natural bounty to chocolate lovers around the world.

specialty cacao*, caramelized cane sugar*, pure cacao butter*, cola nut*, lemon*, cinnamon*, spices blend*,lactose, malt extract, vanilla*. May contain traces of treenuts, peanuts, wheat or milk. cacao min. 67%. keep it dry and cool. *wild or all-natural farming!

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.

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