A Chocolate You Feel in Your Soul
There’s chocolate… and then there’s Durći.
The kind that doesn’t just melt in your mouth—but melts your idea of what chocolate is supposed to be. That first bite? It’s bright. Alive. Bold. Like citrus zest and roasted pine nuts swirling across your palate. This isn’t candy. It’s craft.
Durći is bean-to-bar chocolate that awakens your senses and reconnects you to the origin of flavor. Made from ethically sourced, single-origin cacao and crafted with obsessive care in Tennessee, each bar tells a story—a journey that starts deep in the heart of cacao farms across the world and ends in your hands.
The Journey Begins – At the Source
Every bar of Durći starts with a simple philosophy: chocolate should taste like where it comes from.
While most chocolate tastes like sugar or cocoa powder, our approach is different. We partner directly with farmers who grow rare, heirloom cacao, from Peru’s lush valleys to Venezuela’s historic cacao regions. By paying well above fair-trade prices, we don’t just get better beans—we build lasting relationships with those who know the land.
Each harvest is like a vintage wine: shaped by rainfall, sunlight, and terroir.
- Chulucanas, Peru: Known for bright citrus and floral notes.
- Carenero, Venezuela: Deep, earthy, slightly nutty undertones.
- Papua New Guinea: Bold, smoky, and wild.
This is not just sourcing. It’s curating a flavor map of the world, bar by bar.
The Art of the Craft – Bean-to-Bar in Tennessee
When the beans arrive in our shop, the magic begins.
We sort, roast, crack, winnow, grind, conch, temper, and mold—all by hand, in small batches. There are no shortcuts here. No artificial flavors. No industrial processing.
Instead, we unlock what’s already there: the natural symphony of the cacao itself.
Dr. Eric Durtschi, our founder, brings both scientific precision and artistic curiosity to each batch. By tweaking roast curves and grind times, he coaxes out unique notes—like fig, wildflower honey, or even pine smoke.
The result? A chocolate that’s alive. That dances. That lingers long after you’ve had your last bite.
Not Just Flavor—A Feeling
Durći is for people who savor. Who pause. Who unwrap chocolate like opening a love letter.
This is the chocolate you pair with:
- A glass of deep red wine after a long day.
- Your favorite novel on a rainy Sunday.
- Or someone you want to impress (without saying a word).
It’s not just chocolate—it’s emotion, memory, presence.
Each bar is a moment of self-care. A taste of wonder. And maybe, a little spark of rebellion against the boring.
Chocolate with a Conscience
We don’t just believe in great taste. We believe in doing good—at every step.
- Direct trade relationships (no middlemen).
- No additives, preservatives, or shortcuts.
- Sustainable packaging, made with love and care.
Chocolate should make people happy—not just the ones eating it, but the ones growing it.
“Support Ethical Craft—Try Our Origin Bars”
Our community is growing, one flavor lover at a time. Once they try Durći, they don’t go back.
In a world full of chocolate, Durći is something different.
A return to roots. A celebration of craft. A flavor you’ll remember.
If you’ve never tasted real chocolate—now’s the time.
Because once you do, nothing else compares.
