Limited Release, Zanzibar Pepper

Limited Release, Zanzibar Pepper

$20.00
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Limited Release, Zanzibar Pepper
  • Limited Release, Zanzibar Pepper
  • Limited Release, Zanzibar Pepper
  • Limited Release, Zanzibar Pepper
  • Limited Release, Zanzibar Pepper
  • Limited Release, Zanzibar Pepper
  • Limited Release, Zanzibar Pepper
  • Limited Release, Zanzibar Pepper
  • Limited Release, Zanzibar Pepper
  • Limited Release, Zanzibar Pepper
  • Limited Release, Zanzibar Pepper
Limited Release, Zanzibar Pepper

Limited Release, Zanzibar Pepper

$20.00
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Tangy & spicy single origin pepper from East Africa

 This flavor journey is surprising, singular, satisfying & sublime!   Our deep, rich, earthy El Carmen cacao and bright, lemony and spicy sun dried Zanzibar Black Peppercorns from Burlap and Barrel prove that opposites do, in fact, attract.

We work closely with our friends at Burlap & Barrel to find the perfect spices to mix with our fine flavor chocolate, and once we tasted the lemony spice of these peppercorns we had to try it with our chocolate.  We found the perfect complement of flavors in our El Carmen cacao, and spent a lot of time figuring out just the right balance between the zesty flavors of the peppercorns and the earthy tones of our El Carmen.  The result is chocolate that combines the sweet, caramel notes of the El Carmen with the sharp, lemony flavors of the pepper slowly building and ending with a long, spicy finish.


About the Zanzibar Pepper

Burlap & Barrel sources these pepper from small farms on the island of Zanzibar (an insular semi-autonomous region which united with Tanganyika in 1964 to form the United Republic of Tanzania), where they're hand-picked and sun-dried.  According to their website these peppercorns are unlike anything else on the planet, and we're inclined to agree.  Try them for yourself on Burlap and Barrel's website.

About our El Carmen Cacao

El Carmen was the very first fine flavor cacao we fell in love with on our sourcing trips, and the love affair continues.  The flavors are intense, deep and rich, and the farmers around Matagalpa consistently deliver high quality beans.  The post-harvest fermentation and drying is expertly done by farmer Giff Laube, and he uses a custom protocol exclusively for us.  We love visiting and just returned from a sourcing trip there to see this year's cacao harvest - check out our update from the field here.  And, for more information about our El Carmen cacao please visit our El Carmen page.

For more information on fine flavor cacao, our personal approach to direct sourcing and our unique chocolate making process please visit our Fine Cacao, Our Chocolate and Our Process pages.


Tasting Notes:  Lemon, pepper, caramel, cocoa.

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Zanzibar Black Pepper

What makes this bar special is its restraint. It's not as immediately attention-grabbing as the Sichuan pepper, but it’s a thoughtful, balanced inclusion. The earthy depth of the cacao harmonizes with the fruity, lemony spice of the Zanzibar pepper, making it perfect for those who prefer a gentler pepper-chocolate experience.

In comparison to the Sichuan pepper, which delivers an intense and vibrant sensory overload, this bar is decidedly more relaxed, leaning into balance rather than intensity. It’s ideal for moments when you want something intriguing but not overwhelming—a sophisticated inclusion that proves sometimes less is more.