Taza is a chocolate company that specializes in stone-ground, organic chocolate made from cacao beans sourced directly from farmers. The company prides itself on its commitment to ethical and sustainable sourcing, as well as its focus on bold, rustic flavors.
- Taza was founded in 2005 by Alex Whitmore and Kathleen Fulton.
- The founding duo was inspired by traditional Mexican stone-ground chocolate, and aimed to bring this style of chocolate to the United States.
- Taza began with just one product - a 70% dark chocolate bar - but quickly expanded its offerings to include a variety of flavors and textures.
- Today, Taza is based in Somerville, MA, and sources its cacao beans from cooperatives in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Belize.
- In 2019, Taza announced plans to transition to a worker-owned cooperative.
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Taza's signature product, these chocolate bars are made from stone-ground, organic cacao beans and come in a variety of flavors, such as dark chocolate, cinnamon, and raspberry.
A nod to the traditional Mexican chocolate that inspired the company, these discs of stone-ground chocolate come in a variety of flavors and are meant to be melted into hot chocolate or used in baking.
Taza offers a range of organic, fair trade chocolate-covered nuts and fruits, including almonds, cashews, and cranberries.
Taza sources its cacao beans directly from cooperatives in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Belize. The company is committed to ethical and sustainable sourcing practices, and aims to pay farmers fair prices for their crops.
Stone-ground chocolate is made by grinding roasted cacao beans on traditional Mexican stone mills, or molinos. This process produces a coarse, rustic texture and allows for strong, bold flavors to come through in the chocolate.
Taza chocolate is gluten-free and certified kosher. The company also offers several vegan chocolate options.
Taza is committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility throughout its supply chain. The company sources its cacao beans directly from farmers, pays fair prices, and supports sustainable farming practices. Taza also uses renewable energy sources and recyclable materials in its operations.
Taza offers a variety of chocolate bar flavors, including 70% dark chocolate, cinnamon, vanilla, raspberry, and salted almond. The company also offers seasonal flavors, such as gingerbread and peppermint.
