Late one night in the summer of 2015, they roasted a test batch from the first-ever harvest of Ucayali River Cacao. These beans came from a region of Peru not normally associated with great cacao. But here they knew they had something special, thanks to the exacting standards of award-winning cacao expert Daniel O’Doherty. Ucayali River Cacao pays farmers a premium for their best work, and the level of dedication and care in the processing has been unlike any they have ever seen. They have strived to bring that same level of care to this bar.
They’re proud to bring back this most unique and interesting chocolate; one that must be savored and enjoyed with quiet contemplation.
Tasting Notes: Mocha, Star Anise, Pepper, Cedar
Ingredients: Cacao beans, Organic Unrefined Cane Sugar, Organic Cocoa Butter
Certified Parve
Kosher Parve
Manufactured in a facility which also processes dairy"
Trace Dairy
Organic Cacao
Organic
Manufactured in a facility which also processes peanuts
Trace Peanuts
Soy Free
Soy Free
Manufactured in a facility which also processes treenuts
Trace Treenut
Organic refined sugar or alternative sweetener, and no animal products (ie defacto vegan)
Vegan+
Gluten Free
Gluten Free
Maker
LetterPress ChocolateCountry
United StatesCacao Origin
PeruFree Shipping for US orders over $100.
Reasons to Love:
Bean to Bar
Bean to Bar
Direct-Source Cacao
Direct Sourced
Woman Owned
Woman Owned
Late one night in the summer of 2015, they roasted a test batch from the first-ever harvest of Ucayali River Cacao. These beans came from a region of Peru not normally associated with great cacao. But here they knew they had something special, thanks to the exacting standards of award-winning cacao expert Daniel O’Doherty. Ucayali River Cacao pays farmers a premium for their best work, and the level of dedication and care in the processing has been unlike any they have ever seen. They have strived to bring that same level of care to this bar.
They’re proud to bring back this most unique and interesting chocolate; one that must be savored and enjoyed with quiet contemplation.
Tasting Notes: Mocha, Star Anise, Pepper, Cedar
Ingredients: Cacao beans, Organic Unrefined Cane Sugar, Organic Cocoa Butter
Certified Parve
Kosher Parve
Manufactured in a facility which also processes dairy"
Trace Dairy
Organic Cacao
Organic
Manufactured in a facility which also processes peanuts
Trace Peanuts
Soy Free
Soy Free
Manufactured in a facility which also processes treenuts
Trace Treenut
Organic refined sugar or alternative sweetener, and no animal products (ie defacto vegan)
Vegan+
Gluten Free
Gluten Free
Maker
LetterPress ChocolateCountry
United StatesCacao Origin
PeruAdd a Gift Note (Free) Add a Gift Box ($6) Need Help? Find the perfect gift.
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Maker
LetterPress ChocolateLetterPress Chocolate was cofounded by David and Corey Menkes in Los Angeles, CA. They founded LetterPress with the purpose of paying cocoa farmers a a premium for quality, sourcing their cacao through direct trade, and working with partners such as Uncommon Cacao, Meridian Cacao. Quality above quantity with as few ingredients as possible to make the best chocolate possible is their mission. On the inside flap of every bar is their favorite quote from Benjamin Franklin: “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.”
Collection title: All Chocolate Bars
Collection description:
Collection title: Cacao Origin: Peru
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Collection title: Dark Chocolate
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Collection title: Homepage Collection
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Collection title: Kosher Chocolate
Collection description: These fine chocolates are Kosher and certified either by OU Kosher Parve, Kosher LBD, or Kosher Dairy.
Collection title: LetterPress Chocolate
Collection description: LetterPress Chocolate was cofounded by David and Corey Menkes in Los Angeles, CA. They founded LetterPress with the purpose of paying cocoa farmers a a premium for quality, sourcing their cacao through direct trade, and working with partners such as Uncommon Cacao, Meridian Cacao. Quality above quantity with as few ingredients as possible to make the best chocolate possible is their mission. On the inside flap of every bar is their favorite quote from Benjamin Franklin: “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.”
Collection title: New Arrivals
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Collection title: Nut Free Chocolate
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Collection title: Plain Chocolate
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Collection title: Shop Bar & Cocoa
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Collection title: Soy Free Chocolate
Collection description: These chocolates do not list soy products as a main ingredient. Some of the chocolates say: "may contain traces of soy" where perhaps a very small amount may have come in contact with the food due to shared equipment or facility usage. Each product has icons that indicate whether a product is completely soy free or may contain traces.
Collection title: Ucayali, Peru
Collection description: Ucayali is a department of eastern Peru, bordered by seven other Peruvian departments and the Brazilian state of Acre. Located smack in the Amazon Rainforest, its name is derived from the Ucayali River, which runs through the northwestern part of the department. Much of Ucayali’s economy comes from the exploitation of its natural rainforest, including logging precious woods and catching rare Amazonian fish, but an increasing number of locals are turning to organic cacao farming, with an eye on the US & European markets.
Collection title: United States Chocolate Makers
Collection description: We've curated the best chocolate from American chocolate makers. Any of these award winning chocolate makers and upcoming craft artisanal chocolates are sure to please!
Collection title: Vegan Chocolate
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Collection title: Women In Chocolate
Collection description: This collection highlights craft chocolate bars from women chocolate makers or women owned chocolate companies.
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award-ICA-silver-2017
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Dark
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Kosher
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mstate-California
No Refined Sugar
organic2
peanuts2
Plain
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