Hello fellow chocolate travelers,
Change is afoot here at The Cocoa Forge. A metamorphosis that cannot be stopped. When the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, the great grinding stones will lay quiet, the fire under the roaster put out, and yes, The Chocolate Faucet flow will be turned off. The Cocoa Forge will grind to a halt.
We have loved "turning on the chocolate lights" for you. Thank you for your patronage, your kindness and most of all, thank you for your curiosity.
Starting January 1st, 2023 all remaining inventory will be sold online/mail order ONLY until the current inventory is gone. If you are a lover of Cocoa Forge chocolate, stock up now!
Fondly sending you all the warmest of wishes,
Sue and Mark
Starting in January, ALL orders will be for shipping ONLY.
The last day for local pick-ups was Saturday, December 31.
We are all about...
Heirloom & Fine Flavor Cacao
At THE COCOA FORGE, we have
a laser focus on heirloom and fine-flavor cacao. We are passionate about shining a spotlight on these amazing and endangered varietals. Only by cultivating curiosity and elevating awareness of their existence will they be preserved. This chocolate pool is deep, dark and mysterious. Jump in. Join us on this bittersweet adventure. THE COCOA FORGE Cycle of Discovery |
Tasting REAL chocolate
Most people have never tasted real chocolate, and yet in history...wars were fought over these beans. They were used as a currency and more valued than gold. They were present at every life ceremony. This was back when flavor mattered. Before major commercialization and industrial processing. Let's not lose them.
Have YOU tasted real chocolate?? |
Bringing Back Cargo Sailing
The CEIBA is going to sail into our one particular harbor (you Jimmy Buffet fans you) bringing precious cacao from far away enchanted lands. Be there. It will be a party. Like with a brass band and everything.
Along with sustainable cargo shipping by sail with her 300 MT temperature controlled cargo hold, the Ceiba will also be a Sail Training vessel. This is not only important for THE COCOA FORGE, but also a huge opportunity to bring back cargo shipping by sail to the West Coast - which has been absent for over 100 years. Yep, it's a giant deal. |