{"product_id":"hot-cocoa-spiced-case-of-4","title":"Hot Cocoa, Spiced, Case of 4","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn our trips to Central America we were often given a drink made with cacao and allspice, which is known as \"Pimienta Gorda\" (fat pepper) in Spanish.  Adding local spices was a common way to make \"chocolatl,\" a drink which was, for thousands of years, the primary way people consumed cacao.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe history of chocolatl is fascinating, dating back thousands of years to the Olmecs, Mayans and finally the Aztecs.  For more of the story check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/goodnowfarms.com\/a-brief-history-of-cacao\/\"\u003e\"Brief History of Cacao\"\u003c\/a\u003e page!  Although traditional chocolatl doesn't include sugar, this hot cocoa is a sweet and savory way to experience the spiced flavors which are present in the historically significant drink.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs with all our hot cocoas we've freshly pressed this cacao powder ourselves, from the same directly sourced single origin beans we use to make our bars.  We're one of the only chocolate makers who do this!  It's not alkalized and there are no additives, so in addition to the savory, spicy flavors of the pimienta you can also taste the true flavor notes of the cacao.  This is the perfect hot cocoa for curling up in front of a warm fire!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike the name implies, allspice has hints of a number of different spices in its flavor profile, including cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger.   We love using \"local\" favors, and it's also the only spice which grows only in the Western Hemisphere.   We source this particular Pimienta Gorda allspice from the single origin spice masters at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.googleadservices.com\/pagead\/aclk?sa=L\u0026amp;ai=Cw3SYwLeCYYKnB4abowbR6IfQDYmAleVj4rTwh58J-s3NvcwKCAAQASC5VCgDYMnu_4iEpOwPoAGeitaXA8gBAcgD2CCqBGNP0L9DF-fAUPXm1U1elhaly7k7tneaFnR6xl-9m2WWnM7Or8gYbwTBV2yVjvvURNsA7DmVcL2oWgASeOHwaSqPV3NLgB_Zuu0MTb82j41mCkrEQ3M7jyKkuvzQ6GRT6R37WVrABLqGsN2yAYAFkE6gBmaAB8r1qWiIBwGQBwGoB6a-G6gHuZqxAqgH89EbqAfu0huoB_-csQKoB8rcG7AIAdIIBhACIISBApoJIGh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmJ1cmxhcGFuZGJhcnJlbC5jb20vsQlZ9nD-GEt9vbkJWfZw_hhLfb34CQGYCwGqDAIIAbgMAcgU14b_tJfh8vhA0BUB-BYBgBcBkhcJEgcIARADGKIC\u0026amp;ae=2\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjf5rTCzfzzAhVFMt8KHYqrAA8Q0Qx6BAgPEAE\u0026amp;dct=1\u0026amp;dblrd=1\u0026amp;sival=AF15MECFzuYF1dEY39KBwkiWJTpi20zR1GJFbGkMiUHVFYKCIhQSIEoN6uc_6wJVLcqUIClc4uW1y0Nc_46_D6O1vX76V-QSU73HtGyAyb1LuzO_I1aoi6krLZm57fSWG7Yh9ZQTqIg7d3TQ5aCi9E85lFQohda_mQ\u0026amp;sig=AOD64_1rRikP3_92BUJDWwZvKVt7f0hEIg\u0026amp;adurl=https:\/\/www.burlapandbarrel.com\/\"\u003eBurlap and Barrel\u003c\/a\u003e, who purchase it directly from small farmers in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala.  If that region sounds familiar it's because it's the same place our Asochivite cacao comes from!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Burlap \u0026amp; Barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBurlap \u0026amp; Barrel is a Public Benefit Corporation building new international food supply chains that are equitable, transparent and traceable.  Their unique and personally sourced spices can be found in the kitchens of Michelin star chefs.  And for good reason - the flavors are extraordinary.    We encourage you to check out their website to\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.burlapandbarrel.com\/pages\/about-us\"\u003e learn more about the great work they're doing\u003c\/a\u003e, and also discover their unmatched selection of spices... including the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.burlapandbarrel.com\/products\/sweet-allspice\"\u003ePimienta Gorda\u003c\/a\u003e (Sweet Allspice) we used in this cocoa!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodnow Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46290351685803,"sku":"CASEH-BLN-PIM-880","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/5602\/7563\/files\/IMG_0053_80d57376-8ae2-4889-8dbf-811ff2c9afab.jpg?v=1773160169","url":"https:\/\/goodnowfarms.com\/products\/hot-cocoa-spiced-case-of-4","provider":"Goodnow Farms Chocolate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}