{"title":"Single Origin Craft Drinking Chocolate","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"344\" width=\"275\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/1721\/7339\/files\/Foundry_Chocolate_drinking_chocolate_pour.jpg?v=1724190878\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Chocolate is now available in 1kg bags.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThese craft drinking chocolates began with single origin cacao beans grown by dedicated farmers around the world. Then in our little foundry, we craft them into chocolate, to create a collection that showcases the origins’ exquisite characters. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe collection includes a 63% drinking chocolate made from cacao beans grown in the Solomon Islands, three 70% drinking chocolates, made from cacao beans grown in Vanuatu, Peru and the Solomon Islands, and Seriously Dark drinking chocolates - Uganda 90% and Vanuatu 100%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEach drinking chocolate pouch is filled with \u003cem\u003eonly\u003c\/em\u003e our ground dark bean to bar chocolate, making them dairy free, gluten free and vegan, and is delicious made with milk, plant based milk or water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Cafés and Coffee Shops, our drinking chocolate is available in 1kg bags, allowing you to offer a premium \"real chocolate\" option. Please get in touch via our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/foundrychocolate.co.nz\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Contact Page\"\u003econtact\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"drinking-chocolate-pinalum-vanuatu","title":"Pinalum, Malekula Island, Vanuatu 70% - Drinking Chocolate","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/1721\/7339\/files\/OFPA_dish_2026_Silver.png?v=1776036746\" style=\"margin-bottom: -1px; float: none;\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSilver medal winner, Outstanding Food Producer Awards 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: -1px; margin-bottom: -1px; float: none;\" height=\"189\" width=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/1721\/7339\/files\/AcademyOfChoc_2023_Bronze_OUTLINE_480x480.png?v=1702664621\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d27f2b;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBronze medal winner, Academy of Chocolate 2023 International Awards\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #d48e1a;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg height=\"100\" width=\"100\" style=\"margin-top: -1px; margin-bottom: -1px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/1721\/7339\/files\/gold_480x480.png?v=1672903223\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: -1px; margin-bottom: -1px; float: none;\" height=\"91\" width=\"91\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/1721\/7339\/files\/ONZFPA_2022_Gold_480x480.png?v=1653958580\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d48e1a;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGold Medal winner in the NZ Chocolate Awards 2022 and the Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards 2022\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis moreish, bean to bar, craft drinking chocolate began with cacao beans grown by the dedicated farmers of Pinalum, Vanuatu. Then in our little foundry, we crafted the cacao together with only one other ingredient; organic cane sugar, to create a chocolate that highlights the harvest’s mellow personality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo ingredients, nothing else. Comfort in every sip. Enjoy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade from ground 70% dark bean to bar chocolate, with comforting tasting notes of moreish malt and silky caramel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoundry Drinking Chocolate is delicious made with water, milk or the plant based milk of your choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drinking chocolate is packaged in a home compostable resealable pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNet weight: 250g or 1kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: Cacao Beans \u0026amp; Organic Cane Sugar. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDairy Free, Gluten Free, Soy Free and Vegan.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMaking tips:\u003c\/span\u003e We recommend using a milk warmer\/frother, a coffee machine steam wand or a stick blender. The Milk Frother from Kmart is our favourite, you can see it \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kmart.co.nz\/product\/milk-frother-black-43165537\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin Information: \u003cbr\u003eLocated on the lush and remote Malekula Island, the small group of famers from Pinalum Village have been specialising in fine flavour cacao since 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganised by the tireless Olivier Fernadez from Gaston Cacao and managed by local villager Lily Buktan, this well run operation is challenging the traditional supply chain model that drives commodity prices down. With their work, the price that farmers individually get in hand is up to two to three times above the previous market practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Olivier visits Pinalum, it’s a journey to get there. He loads his dirt bike onto the overnight ferry from Port Vila, then it’s a 30 minute ride along coral, gravel and sand roads, which get very muddy during the rainy season. Once at the village it’s incredibly lush, close to the coast, and surrounded by palm trees. After the days work it's a social time, sharing food by the fire and drinking kava.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Pinalum the boss is Lily. She oversees the fermentation and drying station, and works with her extended family to do the fermentation, drying, packing, storage and payroll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince Olivier started working with the farmers in 2015, he has deconstructed the traditional industrial model, and works to pay the famers as much as possible for growing fine flavour cacao. This involved building fermentation stations, drying stations and training individual farmers. Side projects have been developed to provide basic water and electricity services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/1721\/7339\/files\/Foundry_Chocolate_Drinking_Chocolate_70_NIP_480x480.png?v=1602140260\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Foundry Fine Craft Chocolate","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":43144484356132,"sku":"VP70_DC","price":29.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":43144484388900,"sku":"VP70_DC_1kg","price":98.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/1721\/7339\/products\/FoundryChocolate_SingleOriginDrinkingChocolate_PinalumMalekulaIsland_Vanuatu_eaf52d2e-9e1f-404f-9c2a-d7cd0cba9b08.jpg?v=1771132286"},{"product_id":"single-origin-drinking-chocolate-collection-pack","title":"Three Origin Collection - Drinking Chocolate","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection features each of our three exquisite single origin drinking chocolates, each made from only two ingredients, nothing else.\u003cbr\u003e- the \u003cstrong\u003ejoyful\u003c\/strong\u003e Pichari Alta, Cusco, Peru\u003cbr\u003e- the \u003cstrong\u003emoreish\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinalum, Malekula Island, Vanuatu\u003cbr\u003e- the \u003cstrong\u003ewarming\u003c\/strong\u003e Korosim Microlots, Solomon Islands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade from ground 70% dark bean to bar chocolate, each single origin has unique tasting notes. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find the full rundown on each origin and tasting notes here:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/foundrychocolate.co.nz\/products\/pichari-alta-cusco-peru-70-drinking-chocolate\"\u003ePichari Alta, Cusco, Peru\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/foundrychocolate.co.nz\/collections\/drinking-chocolate\/products\/drinking-chocolate-kilombero-valley-tanzania\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/foundrychocolate.co.nz\/collections\/drinking-chocolate\/products\/drinking-chocolate-pinalum-vanuatu\"\u003ePinalum, Malekula Island, Vanuatu\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/foundrychocolate.co.nz\/collections\/drinking-chocolate\/products\/korosim-microlots-solomon-islands-70-drinking-chocolate\"\u003eKorosim Microlots, Solomon Islands\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoundry Drinking Chocolate is delicious made with water, milk or the plant based milk of your choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drinking chocolate is packaged in a home compostable resealable pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging note for Solomon Islands and Peru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: the labels on these pouches are black and white labels that are not removable, which mean the pouch cannot be home composted. The Solomon Islands \u003c\/span\u003elabel differs from the one show in the main image, it is in a similar style to the Peru label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250g per pouch or 1kg per pouch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: Cacao Beans \u0026amp; Organic Cane Sugar. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDairy Free, Gluten Free, Soy Free and Vegan.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/1721\/7339\/files\/Foundry_Chocolate_Drinking_Chocolate_70_NIP_480x480.png?v=1602140260\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Foundry Fine Craft Chocolate","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":43144485404708,"sku":"DC_PK_250g","price":89.7,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":43144485437476,"sku":"DC_PK_1kg","price":295.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/1721\/7339\/files\/Foundry_Single_Origin_Drinking_Chocolate_3_collection_PP_VP_SK.jpg?v=1770855918"},{"product_id":"semuliki-forest-uganda-90-seriously-dark-drinking-chocolate","title":"Semuliki Forest, Uganda 90% - Seriously Dark Drinking Chocolate","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rich, bean-to-bar drinking chocolate contains 90% Semuliki Forest cacao for \u003cstrong\u003elovers of seriously dark drinking chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeriously dark yet surprisingly light\u003c\/strong\u003e, this 90% drinking chocolate showcases the delicate silkiness of Semuliki Forest cacao.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTwo ingredients, nothing else. Luxury in every sip. Enjoy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade from ground 90% dark bean to bar chocolate, with delicate tasting notes of \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emarshmallow, strawberries \u0026amp; cream, and a just hint of toasted almonds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoundry Drinking Chocolate is delicious made with water, milk or the plant based milk of your choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging note\u003c\/strong\u003e: t\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehis pouch has plain black and white labels that are not removable, which mean the pouch cannot be home composted. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNet weight: 250g or 1kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: Cacao Beans \u0026amp; Organic Cane Sugar. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDairy Free, Gluten Free, Soy Free and Vegan.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMaking tips:\u003c\/span\u003e We recommend using a milk warmer\/frother, a coffee machine steam wand or a stick blender. The Milk Frother from Kmart is our favourite, you can see it \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kmart.co.nz\/product\/milk-frother-black-43165537\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrigin Information:\u003cbr\u003eLocated in Bundibugyo, Western Uganda, Semuliki Forest cacao is grown by 3,400 organic smallholder farmers in the region, 52% of whom are women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLatitude Trade Co. (LTC), the company that prepares and exports this cacao, is a registered B Corporation and operates a wide network of rural collection points where they purchase high quality wet cacao, paying at least 20% more to producers than other buyers in Uganda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLTC always pays cash on delivery, with transparent pricing and certified weighing scales. The company offers an incredible variety of services to producers, ranging from agronomic and financial literacy trainings, to microfinance, insurance, support in opening bank accounts. Latitude is a leader in traceability, offering full traceability for every kg in every container shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/1721\/7339\/files\/NIP_US90_DC.png?v=1718356491\" width=\"232\" height=\"241\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Foundry Fine Craft Chocolate","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":43144483438628,"sku":"US90_DC","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":43144483471396,"sku":"US90_DC_1kg","price":129.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/1721\/7339\/files\/FoundryChocolate_SingleOriginDrinkingChocolate_GuadalcanalSolomonIslands_mug.jpg?v=1713229103"},{"product_id":"pichari-alta-cusco-peru-70-drinking-chocolate","title":"Pichari Alta, Cusco, Peru 70% - Limited Edition Drinking Chocolate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThis limited edition, astoundingly floral tasting, bean to bar, craft drinking chocolate began with cacao beans grown by the Laura family in Cusco, Peru. Then in our little foundry, we crafted the cacao together with only one other ingredient; organic cane sugar, to create a chocolate that showcases the harvest’s joyful personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo ingredients, nothing else. Amazement in every sip. Enjoy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade from ground 70% dark bean to bar chocolate, with joyful tasting notes of sweet mandarin and Turkish delight.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoundry Drinking Chocolate is delicious made with water, milk or the plant based milk of your choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging note\u003c\/strong\u003e: t\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003ehe labels on the pouch are not the ones shown in the photos. The pouch instead has plain black and white labels that are not removable, which mean the Peru pouch cannot be home composted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNet weight: 250g or 1kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: Cacao Beans \u0026amp; Organic Cane Sugar. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDairy Free, Gluten Free, Soy Free and Vegan.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMaking tips:\u003c\/span\u003e We recommend using a milk warmer\/frother, a coffee machine steam wand or a stick blender. The Milk Frother from Kmart is our favourite, you can see it \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kmart.co.nz\/product\/milk-frother-black-43165537\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOrigin Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe Finca Nueva Esperanza farm is based in Pichari Alta, La Convención, Cusco, Peru. Here, third generation cacao farmers Juan and Carmen Laura and their daughter Rosaura, grow unique genetic varieties of cacao on their 2-hectare farm. \u003c\/span\u003eJuan and his family have cultivated cacao for more than 50 years in this community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTheir cacao is the result of mixing science with tradition – what they are doing with their fermentation and drying techniques is cutting edge. The flavours in their cacao beans reflects the biodiversity of their small ecological farm and the skills they impart on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eVRAE-99 is a unique genetic variety, one of several varieties – including JL-2 and VRAE-15 - the Laura’s have on their farm and grow in different parts of it. Often different varieties on the same farm are blended together, however the Laura’s keep each variety separate to highlight the exceptional tasting notes from them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe English translation of VRAE is “Valley of Rivers” - from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eValley of the Apurímac, Ene and Mantaro rivers - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eand this fertile region is historically known for its cocaine production. Biodiverse farms like Finca Nueva Esperanza and the families behind them are going a long way to making a difference in the region and proving that world leading work is possible in these fertile regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWe are proud to be sourcing directly from Finca Nueva Esperanza and humbled the Laura’s let us purchase cacao from them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/1721\/7339\/files\/Foundry_Chocolate_Drinking_Chocolate_70_NIP_480x480.png?v=1602140260\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foundry Fine Craft Chocolate","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":43144484683812,"sku":"PP70_DC","price":29.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":43144484716580,"sku":"PP70_DC_1kg","price":98.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/1721\/7339\/files\/Foundry_Single_Origin_Drinking_Chocolate_Peru_May_25psd.jpg?v=1771132286"},{"product_id":"pinalum-malekula-island-vanuatu-100-seriously-dark-drinking-chocolate","title":"Pinalum, Malekula Island, Vanuatu 100% - Seriously Dark Drinking Chocolate","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis intense, bean-to-bar drinking chocolate contains 100% Pinlaum, Malekula Island cacao, for \u003cstrong\u003elovers of seriously dark drinking chocolate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeriously dark yet surprisingly light\u003c\/strong\u003e, this 100% drinking chocolate showcases the rich tasting notes of Pinalum cacao.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne ingredient, nothing else. Appreciation in every sip. Enjoy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade from ground 100% dark bean to bar chocolate, with moreish tasting notes of dark malts and toffee\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoundry Drinking Chocolate is delicious made with water, milk or the plant based milk of your choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging note\u003c\/strong\u003e: t\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehis pouch has plain black and white labels that are not removable, which mean the pouch cannot be home composted. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNet weight: 250g or 1kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: Cacao Beans \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDairy Free, Gluten Free, Soy Free and Vegan.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMaking tips:\u003c\/span\u003e We recommend using a milk warmer\/frother, a coffee machine steam wand or a stick blender. The Milk Frother from Kmart is our favourite, you can see it \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kmart.co.nz\/product\/milk-frother-black-43165537\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOrigin Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLocated on the lush and remote Malekula Island, the small group of famers from Pinalum Village have been specialising in fine flavour cacao since 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOrganised by the tireless Olivier Fernadez from Gaston Cacao and managed by local villager Lily Buktan, this well run operation is challenging the traditional supply chain model that drives commodity prices down. With their work, the price that farmers individually get in hand is up to two to three times above the previous market practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhen Olivier visits Pinalum, it’s a journey to get there. He loads his dirt bike onto the overnight ferry from Port Vila, then it’s a 30 minute ride along coral, gravel and sand roads, which get very muddy during the rainy season. Once at the village it’s incredibly lush, close to the coast, and surrounded by palm trees. After the days work it's a social time, sharing food by the fire and drinking kava.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAt Pinalum the boss is Lily. She oversees the fermentation and drying station, and works with her extended family to do the fermentation, drying, packing, storage and payroll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSince Olivier started working with the farmers in 2015, he has deconstructed the traditional industrial model, and works to pay the famers as much as possible for growing fine flavour cacao. This involved building fermentation stations, drying stations and training individual farmers. Side projects have been developed to provide basic water and electricity services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/1721\/7339\/files\/NIP_TK100_DC.png?v=1718356428\" width=\"239\" height=\"259\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Foundry Fine Craft Chocolate","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":43144482717732,"sku":"VP100_DC","price":39.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":43144482750500,"sku":"VP100_DC_1kg","price":139.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/1721\/7339\/files\/FoundryChocolate_SingleOriginDrinkingChocolate_KilomberoValleyTanzania_Mug.jpg?v=1713995090"},{"product_id":"korosim-micro-lots-solomon-islands-63","title":"Korosim Microlots, Solomon Islands 63% - Drinking Chocolate","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIntroducing a new drinking chocolate the Foundry family - Korosim Microlots, Solomon Islands 63%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDeveloped at the request of our Cafe customers, this is the lightest we can possibly make a dark chocolate while staying true to our 2-ingredient chocolate making approach. It's been so popular with Cafes that we've decided to offer it online too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis light and moreish, bean to bar, craft drinking chocolate began with cacao beans grown by the talented farmers of Korosim Microlots, Solomon Islands. Then in our little foundry, we crafted the cacao together with only one other ingredient: organic cane sugar, to create a chocolate that highlights the harvests easygoing character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTwo ingredients, nothing else. Warmth in every sip. Enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade from ground 63% dark bean to bar chocolate, with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edelightful tasting notes of caramel and candied tropical fruits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 3\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoundry Drinking Chocolate is delicious made with water, milk or the plant based milk of your choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging note\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eThe pouch has plain black and white labels that are not removable, which mean the Solomon Islands pouch cannot be home composted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNet weight: 250g or 1kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: Cacao Beans \u0026amp; Organic Cane Sugar. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDairy Free, Gluten Free, Soy Free and Vegan.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMaking tips:\u003c\/span\u003e We recommend using a milk warmer\/frother, a coffee machine steam wand or a stick blender. The Milk Frother from Kmart is our favourite, you can see it \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kmart.co.nz\/product\/milk-frother-black-43165537\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin information:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThese warming and meandering cacao beans come from ten small villages and their microlot cacao farms, scattered among the three islands of Guadalcanal, Malaita and Vella La Vella.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe villages contributing to Korosim Microlots are:\u003cbr\u003eGhombua - Aola Ward, Guadalcanal\u003cbr\u003eGeza - NE Tasimboko, Guadalcanal\u003cbr\u003eNew Tenabuti - NE Tasimboko, Guadalcanal\u003cbr\u003eBerande - NE Tasimboko, Guadalcanal\u003cbr\u003eSali - Paripao Ward, Guadalcanal\u003cbr\u003eWhite Stone - Lau Mbaelelea, Malaita\u003cbr\u003eHumo - Lau Mbaelelea, Malaita\u003cbr\u003eKaoabu - Mbegu Asifola, Malaita\u003cbr\u003eKwaea - Lau Mbaelelea, Malaita\u003cbr\u003ePaspaskato - North Vella, Vella La Vella\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Korosim derives from Solomons Pidgin English, meaning 'crossing' and is a fitting reference to the connection between not only the three islands but also the crossing of rivers, seas and rainforests. \u003cspan\u003eListening to the journey of the crossings involved in collecting the beans provided the inspiration for the joyful packaging illustration that Janelle has created.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cacao is part of a project from ADRA International, who work on long-term development programs for communities in more than 130 countries. ADRA has worked with the men and women of these villages, on growing, fermentation and post-harvest techniques, with a focus on sustainable cocoa crops, techniques such as pruning, grafting, crop management, assistance with fermentation box construction and drying facilities, and providing a channel to market for them. This all results in high quality and flavourful cacao beans for craft chocolate makers, and boosted incomes for families. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe premium prices families are now receiving for their cacao has already had a wide range of benefits. Some are now able to send their children to high school while simultaneously starting to save funds. Others are now able to reinvest in their farms, while other farms are seeing younger farmers take over from older family members as cacao becomes more valuable and rewarding to grow. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Foundry Fine Craft Chocolate","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":43144475607076,"sku":"SK_DC_63","price":28.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":43144475639844,"sku":"SK63_DC_1kg","price":93.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/1721\/7339\/files\/Foundry_Chocolate_Single_Origin_Drinking_Chocolate_Pinalum_Malekula_Island_Vanuatu_Mug.jpg?v=1771132213"},{"product_id":"korosim-microlots-solomon-islands-70-drinking-chocolate","title":"Korosim Microlots, Solomon Islands 70% - Drinking Chocolate","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/1721\/7339\/files\/OFPA_dish_2026_Gold.png?v=1776036057\" width=\"149\" height=\"149\" style=\"margin-bottom: -1px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#d48e1a\" style=\"color: #d48e1a;\"\u003eGold Medal winner, Outstanding Food Producer Awards 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis embracing, bean to bar, craft drinking chocolate began with cacao beans grown by the talented farmers of Korosim Microlots, Solomon Islands. Then in our little foundry, we crafted the cacao together with only one other ingredient: organic cane sugar, to create a chocolate that highlights the harvests unforgettable character. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTwo ingredients, nothing else. Warmth in every sip. Enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade from ground 70% dark bean to bar chocolate, with \u003cspan\u003ewarming tasting notes of toffee \u0026amp; rich tropical fruits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 3\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoundry Drinking Chocolate is delicious made with water, milk or the plant based milk of your choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging note\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eThe pouch has plain black and white labels that are not removable, which mean the Solomon Islands pouch cannot be home composted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNet weight: 250g or 1kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: Cacao Beans \u0026amp; Organic Cane Sugar. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDairy Free, Gluten Free, Soy Free and Vegan.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMaking tips:\u003c\/span\u003e We recommend using a milk warmer\/frother, a coffee machine steam wand or a stick blender. The Milk Frother from Kmart is our favourite, you can see it \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kmart.co.nz\/product\/milk-frother-black-43165537\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin information:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThese warming and meandering cacao beans come from ten small villages and their microlot cacao farms, scattered among the three islands of Guadalcanal, Malaita and Vella La Vella.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe villages contributing to Korosim Microlots are:\u003cbr\u003eGhombua - Aola Ward, Guadalcanal\u003cbr\u003eGeza - NE Tasimboko, Guadalcanal\u003cbr\u003eNew Tenabuti - NE Tasimboko, Guadalcanal\u003cbr\u003eBerande - NE Tasimboko, Guadalcanal\u003cbr\u003eSali - Paripao Ward, Guadalcanal\u003cbr\u003eWhite Stone - Lau Mbaelelea, Malaita\u003cbr\u003eHumo - Lau Mbaelelea, Malaita\u003cbr\u003eKaoabu - Mbegu Asifola, Malaita\u003cbr\u003eKwaea - Lau Mbaelelea, Malaita\u003cbr\u003ePaspaskato - North Vella, Vella La Vella\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Korosim derives from Solomons Pidgin English, meaning 'crossing' and is a fitting reference to the connection between not only the three islands but also the crossing of rivers, seas and rainforests. \u003cspan\u003eListening to the journey of the crossings involved in collecting the beans provided the inspiration for the joyful packaging illustration that Janelle has created.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cacao is part of a project from ADRA International, who work on long-term development programs for communities in more than 130 countries. ADRA has worked with the men and women of these villages, on growing, fermentation and post-harvest techniques, with a focus on sustainable cocoa crops, techniques such as pruning, grafting, crop management, assistance with fermentation box construction and drying facilities, and providing a channel to market for them. This all results in high quality and flavourful cacao beans for craft chocolate makers, and boosted incomes for families. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe premium prices families are now receiving for their cacao has already had a wide range of benefits. Some are now able to send their children to high school while simultaneously starting to save funds. 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