Taza Chocolate - Somerville

I went on the tour last year with my mom and it was a fun activity. Their chocolate is made in Mexican style and has a more grainy flavor/texture to it, which s... read more I went on the tour last year with my mom and it was a fun activity. Their chocolate is made in Mexican style and has a more grainy flavor/texture to it, which some people love and others dislike (I like it). All of their chocolates are dark chocolate and are vegan. Also, their chocolate is slave-free they work closely with their cacao farmers in Latin America to ensure they are farming sustainably and treating workers well (unlike most of the big chocolate manufacturers who often buy cacao from the Ivory Coast where child labor and slave labor are problems). If you like chocolate, you should definitely try it. They also have interesting flavors like ginger. Veggie Galaxy uses Taza chocolate in some (maybe all of their chocolate-type desserts. Note: I understand Taza makes only vegan chocolate, but they may sell to other companies that make non-vegan candies (which they may sell in their store), so be sure to read ingredients before you buy.

Simply an astounding experience for those who love chocolate. The most intense chocolate eating experience you can have! Truly once you eat this chocolate all o... read more Simply an astounding experience for those who love chocolate. The most intense chocolate eating experience you can have! Truly once you eat this chocolate all others start to taste like sugar and nothing more.

I absolutely LOVE their chocolates. Have yet to try one that I didn't like. They offer a wide variety of flavors, all vegan soy-free as far as I know, and made... read more I absolutely LOVE their chocolates. Have yet to try one that I didn't like. They offer a wide variety of flavors, all vegan soy-free as far as I know, and made with simple, pure ingredients, which is exactly what I prefer. I also like their focus on fair trade and sustainability. Definitely come here and join the factory tour. You'll get to learn about their chocolate making process from start to finish, walk through the facilities, and the best part get to sample all kinds of chocolates! In the factory store there are a lot more products/flavors than you could ever find in other retail outlets. This is a must-see for chocolate lovers!

The tour gave lots of samples! Love Taza Chocolate. The bulk of the tour was in a small classroom type which wasn’t too interesting but informative. The amount... read more The tour gave lots of samples! Love Taza Chocolate. The bulk of the tour was in a small classroom type which wasn’t too interesting but informative. The amount of samples made the $8 worth it.

Very informative tour! read more Very informative tour!