Duffy's Chocalte - Guatemala, Sweet River, 80%
Duffy's Chocolate

Duffy's - Guatemala, Sweet River, 80%

60 g Fine Dark Chocolate
Regular price $12.25 USD
Sale price $12.25 USD Regular price
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Ranked in the Best Chocolate of 2024

Origin & Craft
Crafted by Duffy’s, this 80% dark chocolate is made with rare fine-flavour cacao grown by Xoco in Guatemala. The cacao is purchased directly from the grower, with no intermediaries, as part of a sustainable project built on long-term contracts that pay very high prices in recognition of farmers’ care and skill.

Flavor Profile
Bright and expressive. Tangy honey leads, followed by redcurrant and orange peel. The finish is lively and complex, with tart grape notes and a lingering toffee sweetness.

Tasting & Pairing Guide
Allow the chocolate to melt slowly to follow its progression from bright fruit to deeper sweetness. Pairs well with black coffee, lightly roasted espresso, or enjoyed on its own for a focused high-cacao tasting.

Summary
A bold 80% dark chocolate showcasing rare Guatemalan fine-flavour cacao. Direct sourcing, careful craft, and a vibrant fruit-driven profile define this expressive Sweet River bar.

We ship award-winning craft chocolate from our warehouse in Saint John, New Brunswick to more than fifty countries. Rates, transit times and free-shipping thresholds for every destination are below.

How We Protect Chocolate in Transit

Fine chocolate is temperature-sensitive by nature. We pack according to the forecast along the actual route, not the season on the calendar.

25–30°C (77–86°F) — insulated packaging

30–35°C (86–95°F) — double insulation with an ice pack

35–40°C (95–104°F) — double insulation with ice packs

Above 40°C (104°F) — the shipment may be held until conditions improve

We ship Monday to Thursday so nothing sits in a weekend warehouse, and a business delivery address gives chocolate a better chance than a doorstep in August. These measures reduce risk substantially. They do not eliminate it — in sustained heat, softening can still occur in transit.

Estimated Delivery Times

Every timeframe shown in the table, at checkout, or in a shipping confirmation is an estimate. Actual transit varies with destination, customs clearance and carrier operations, and peak periods and public holidays in either country affect it further. We dispatch promptly, but once a parcel is with the carrier we have little control over its progress, and we can't guarantee a delivery date.

Customs and Duties

Duties, import taxes and local handling fees are set by the destination country and are the responsibility of the recipient. They are not included in our shipping charge. Where a destination has a specific requirement, it's noted alongside that destination's rate.

If a carrier asks you for information to complete clearance, respond promptly. Parcels held for unanswered customs queries are usually returned or destroyed, and we can't recover them.

Orders With Pre-Order Items

An order that mixes in-stock and pre-order items ships complete, once every item has arrived. This avoids a second shipping charge. The expected date for a pre-order item appears on its product page and in your order confirmation, and you'll be emailed when the full order ships.

If you want the in-stock items sooner, place two separate orders. Pre-order items can't be expedited.

Damage, Melting and Delays

We don't refund or replace orders for melting, carrier delays, or customs-related outcomes. Our pricing reflects the protective packaging included in every order rather than a margin held back to cover weather.

If something arrives genuinely damaged, write to us within seven days with photographs of the parcel and its contents and we'll look at it.

Delivery to Specific Countries

For country-specific details on customs, transit and local requirements, see our pages for chocolate delivery to Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Singapore.

Don't See Your Destination?

Write to hello@hellochocolate.com and we'll quote it.

Vegan, Dairy-free
Shipping calculated at checkout.

Duffy's Chocolate: A Pioneer in British Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Making

In the quaint town of Linkonshire, England, an unlikely chocolate revolution began in 2008. Duffy Sheardown, a former Formula One motor racing engineer, heard a radio broadcast that would change the course of his career and the British chocolate industry.

The Birth of a Chocolate Maker

The broadcast revealed that Cadbury's was the only company in England making chocolate directly from cocoa beans. For Sheardown, this sounded like both a challenge and a gap in the market. A year later, while on holiday in Guatemala, he purchased two 500g bags of cocoa beans, determined to teach himself the art of chocolate making.

Back in Lincolnshire, Sheardown spent 18 months honing his skills, experimenting with recipes, and mastering techniques. In 2010, he took a leap of faith, renting a small factory in his hometown, and Duffy's Chocolate was born - becoming the UK's first small artisan bean-to-bar chocolate company.

Craftsmanship and Quality

Now, over a decade and countless awards later, Duffy's Chocolate maintains its dedicated, hands-on approach. The company sources approximately 90% of its cocoa beans directly from farmers, focusing on the finest 10% of beans available. This commitment to quality is key to the unique taste of Duffy's chocolate.

Sheardown's engineering background is evident in his meticulous approach to chocolate making. He spends hours comparing different combinations of roasting and conching (mixing, kneading, and agitating) to achieve the precise flavors he seeks. The process is labor-intensive and time-consuming: it takes four days of careful roasting and stone-grinding to produce just 30kg of chocolate - enough for about 300 bars.

After production, the chocolate is aged for up to three months, allowing the flavors to mature and develop fully. Each bar is then individually wrapped by hand, emphasizing the company's commitment to quality and craftsmanship.

Ethical Sourcing and Global Reputation

Duffy's Chocolate has built a global reputation for flavor, sourcing small quantities of beans from carefully cultivated contacts in Central America. The company intentionally pays significantly above fair-trade prices, supporting their guiding principle of helping other small businesses along the way.

This approach not only ensures a decent living for farmers and enables them to send their children to school but also incentivizes the cultivation of unusual cocoa bean varieties. These unique beans contribute to the complex, rich flavors that have become Duffy's signature.

A Hidden Gem

While not easily found on foot, Duffy's Chocolate has made its mark in the online world. Available on Hello Chocolate, these award-winning chocolates offer consumers a taste of some of the world's finest chocolate while supporting sustainable and ethical practices.

By choosing Duffy's Chocolate, customers are not just indulging in exceptional confectionery; they're supporting a small British business, sustainable farming practices, and the preservation of diverse cocoa varieties in countries such as Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, and Venezuela.

From a Formula One engineer to a master chocolatier, Duffy Sheardown's journey embodies the spirit of innovation and craftsmanship. Duffy's Chocolate stands as a testament to the remarkable flavors that can be achieved when passion, ethics, and expertise converge in the world of artisanal chocolate making.

Cocoa beans, organic cane sugar, cocoa butter, sunflower lecithin. No nuts, gluten, soya or dairy ingredients are used in this bar.

Keep in a cool, dry place, away from direct light and strong odors. Store at maximum
18 ° C in its original packaging

Our chocolate makers proudly refrain from using any artificial stabilizers or preservatives in their products, making their creations more temperature-sensitive compared to other premium chocolates.

To ensure the optimal taste experience, it's advisable to store our chocolates in a cool, dry place where the temperature hovers between 16°C and 18°C. Please refrain from refrigerating our chocolates, as this may cause sugar crystallization due to increased humidity, altering their texture and flavor.

On the contrary, if stored in excessively high temperatures, cocoa butter may separate and form a white film on the chocolate's surface. This loss of cocoa butter can lead to the chocolate drying out and, consequently, a potential alteration in flavor. Your mindful storage practices will help preserve the integrity of our delectable chocolates.