{"product_id":"zhushan-nantou-70","title":"Zhushan Nantou 70%","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn the rolling hills of \u003cstrong\u003eNantou, Taiwan\u003c\/strong\u003e, you will discover some of the northernmost cacao farms in the world. Here in Zhushan Township, the husband-and-wife team at \u003cstrong\u003eSiwei Chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e tends small cacao plots using environmentally friendly farming practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis limited release batch of chocolate is crafted in collaboration with our dear friends at\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kasamachocolate.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKasama Chocolate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, located on Granville Island in Vancouver, BC. It features cacao beans sourced from a single estate: Siwei Chocolate in Nantou, Taiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt took Olivia more than four and a half hours and four bus rides to finally arrive at Siwei Chocolate. What began as a deep act of love for his mother led founder Cheng-Hung Lin to plant cacao in 2014 and craft chocolate with minimal ingredients, hoping to support her heart health. Guided by the natural approach to farming, he has cultivated a thriving ecosystem where White-rumped Shamas are often seen visiting in pairs, sometimes following the farmers as they work among the trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLike the changing seasons, the flavour of the cacao evolves from harvest to harvest. This bar captures the character of Nantou cacao with bright notes of langsat (lanzones), apricot and pomegranate molasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe artwork for this special chocolate bar was beautifully illustrated by Vancouver-based artist \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/annbiguity\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAnn Liao\u003c\/a\u003e, celebrating the lively ecosystem at Siwei Chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis chocolate bar was recently awarded a \u003cstrong\u003eSilver\u003c\/strong\u003e at the \u003cstrong\u003e2026 International Chocolate Awards (Canada)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCacao Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Zhushan township, Nantou, Taiwan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCacao Grower\u003c\/strong\u003e: Siwei Chocolate \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season\u003c\/strong\u003e: July 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cacao beans, unrefined cane sugar, cacao butter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 55 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bright and lively langsat (lanzones), apricot and pomegranate molasses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50327098294375,"sku":"10","price":19.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5914\/6855\/files\/IMG_0977_82246641-a4b4-4a84-8f85-a781f20b59cf.jpg?v=1790384765","url":"https:\/\/yishicacao.ca\/zh-hant\/products\/zhushan-nantou-70","provider":"YI SHI Cacao Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}