Save the world; Eat Chocolate

Taza chocolate (available online and in stores nationally) is an organic, environmentally sustainable, direct trade company situated locally in Somerville, Massachusetts. Their products are the perfect combination of country-style tradition and modern, green, urban sensibilities.




I am partial to the Guajillo Chili Chocolate Mexicano - the contrast between spicy zing and sweet chocolatey goodness in this bar is not unlike the company itself - polar opposites working in complete synchronisity: local and completely global, old school and modern, responsible but a hell of a lot of fun. Their traditional stone grinding technique leaves the chocolate simple, natural and grainy (but grainy in a good, sensual, textural kind of way.)



I guarantee that unless you've been chilling in the Dominican Republic or the Yucatan, you haven't had chocolate like this before.

When you check out their website, I highly recommend that you read the company's Story. They also offer a blog, factory tours, recipes and chocolate facts. This is clearly a product made with thought, labor, and love.



And guys? They're on Twitter. o_O.