Naive

Naive - Black Sauna 70%

Fine Dark Chocolate
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Regular price $13.00 USD
Sale price $13.00 USD Regular price

The Lithuanian sauna is anything by spa procedure. It's an esoteric experience where bathers "die and resurrect". In pagan times people used the sauna for bathing, giving birth, preserving and worshipping. Pitch black walls, hot stones and steam enable bathers to build a spiritual bond with basic elements of fire and water while the heady aroma of Siberian fir whisks and wormwood leaf rustle opens up their consciousnesses. As a black sauna enthusiast and chocolate maker, Domantas from Naive was tempted to interpret his black sauna experience through chocolate. Would you like to taste how? To the old Gods!

FACTS. In the deciduous forests of Lithuania, tiny log cabins layered with moss dot the countryside. These are the smoke saunas - places for bathing bodies and cleansing spirits. The aroma of alder wood and stripped birch, burning below hot stones, waft through the air. Once the stones reach peak heat, the smoke is vented out. The ceremony begins with salt rubs, followed by tree twig whisking and finished with a cold plunge. The oldest written references to the practice date back to the 13th century, and Unesco includes the tradition as a part of "the intangible cultural heritage of humanity."

This chocolate is made in-house with organic speciality cacao, which is mixed in certain proportions to form a clean, rich and flavorful base. It is also is a great answer to the question "What is the best chocolate in the world?"

ABOUT FORAGER COLLECTION. The Forager collection concept is madly experimental and multilayered. At first, they deconstruct all ingredients and then combine them back to hormone-of-a-kind chocolate bars with 'patented' flavours. With this collection, we have created a new way of introducing flavours into the chocolate by using locally sourced and intense ingredients refined into the chocolate bars them to naturally extend the complex chemical flavour composition of cacao.

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.

smoked cacao, cane sugar, cacao butter, Siberian fir (2%), activated birch charcoal, wormwood (1%), sea salt

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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the smoked chocolate

you have created the ultimate experience in enjoying good, unusual chocolate.
thank you for creating such a unique flavor.
please!!!!! keep making it as i’ll continue to buy it.
i break off a small piece, lay it on my tongue and let the divine experience last.
it’s the best ever.

i also want to comment on the stout chocolate i bought once and never found it again
am so sad as it equals the incredible divine experience.
please make it again.
i want it.
i feel i’m with all those wonderful ancient gods that create all these divine unique foods.

lease let me have your fabulous stout chocolate and the smoked chocolate.