Maui-Grown 70% Dark Chocolate Gift Tin | 18 Pieces

Maui Kuʻia Estate Chocolate was founded in 2015 by Dr. Gunars Valkirs in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii. He started the company to turn cacao growing into a sustainable chocolate-making business that could support the island’s nonprofit community. The company was built around donating its net profits to Maui charities, with local agriculture and a solar-powered Lahaina factory central to that mission.

Maui-Grown 70% Dark Chocolate Gift Tin

This keepsake tin contains 18 individually wrapped squares of 70% dark chocolate made with cacao from the estate’s Lahaina farm. It offers a focused taste of Maui-grown cacao, rather than a mixed-flavor assortment. The reusable tin and separate wrappers make it a useful choice for a host gift, a shared tasting, or enjoying the same estate chocolate over several occasions.

The cacao for this recipe is grown on the estate’s Lahaina farm, and the chocolate is manufactured in Lahaina, Hawaii, United States. Maui-grown describes the cacao’s growing location. Other ingredients are not all domestic: the supplier identifies Brazil as its cane-sugar source and Peru as its cocoa-butter source.

Flavor, Tasting & Gift Ideas

An unflavored chocolate is a useful reference when exploring a maker’s range. Taste a small piece before moving to fruit, mint, herb, or coffee varieties, so the flavor additions are easier to recognize. If comparing different cacao origins, use similar serving temperatures and leave a little time between samples to notice each finish.

The tin offers a contained gift format with individually wrapped pieces that can be shared or enjoyed gradually. Keep the wrappers in place until serving to help protect each piece from handling and surrounding odors. The reusable tin is packaging; no claim is made here that the tin itself was manufactured in the United States.

When choosing between chocolate recipes, consider the cacao percentage, the presence of milk, the flavor, and the number of pieces together. A higher percentage alone does not describe sweetness, nutrition, or suitability for a particular diet. The product facts below identify this selection so you can compare it with other chocolate formats and choose the amount you actually need. For a gift, check the recipient’s preferences and dietary needs before selecting a milk-containing recipe or an assortment that includes coffee.

For other flavors and cacao styles, explore our chocolate collection. For a larger food present, compare gourmet food gifts and gift boxes, or browse American-crafted candy and sweets for a different kind of treat.

Product Specifications

• Chocolate style: dark chocolate
• Cacao percentage: 70%
• Quantity: 18 individually wrapped pieces
• Flavor: Classic
• Manufacturing location: Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, United States
• Supplier SKU: 18P-BOX-DK-MAU-A

Ingredients & Allergens

Ingredients shown on the supplied label: Cacao beans, sugar, cocoa butter. Check the package received for the current declaration.

The supplier identifies this dark chocolate as vegan and dairy-free. Review the current package label for ingredient and allergen information before serving, especially when buying for someone with a food allergy.

Storage & Serving

Keep the chocolate sealed in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight, moisture, strong odors, and hot vehicles. A stable room temperature helps protect its texture. For general guidance, Iowa State University Extension recommends a storage temperature around 65–70°F; its chocolate storage and bloom guidance explains how temperature and humidity affect appearance. Use the best-by date on the package for the batch received.

Shipping for This Chocolate

Allow 2–4 business days for dispatch. The supplier’s shipping department operates Monday through Thursday and aims to process orders within 48 hours of receipt. Orders received after 11 a.m. Hawaii time on Thursday through Sunday begin processing on Monday. Warm-weather dispatch may be limited to Monday through Wednesday to reduce weekend heat exposure, and holiday periods can add delays. The supplier packs chocolate in insulated liners with gel packs and normally uses FedEx 2Day for the continental United States and Alaska; transit time begins after dispatch. Use a street address for mainland delivery, as FedEx does not deliver to mainland P.O. boxes. Shipping charges and available services for your destination are shown at checkout.

Returns & Order Issues

This chocolate is non-returnable food, and change-of-mind returns are not accepted. Inspect it as soon as it arrives. For melted chocolate, damage, a wrong item, or another order problem, contact BuyAmerican.com immediately at hello@buyamerican.com with your order number, a description, and photos of the item and packaging. Do not send food back without instructions. See BuyAmerican.com’s return and order-issue policy for assistance.