{"title":"La Pandilla del Cacao","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Pandilla del Cacao is the chocolate squad of Del Conuco, and they started in the most unexpected place: a shelf in the Las Américas International Airport gift shop. Brown Buddy was hand-placed there by a Dominican cacao farmer. Dark Choco arrived from the processing line. Milk Choco came in a tourist-friendly box. White Choco showed up uninvited, as usual. Embajador was wrapped in tradition. Cacao Nibs bounced in last, literally. Oro Negro del Conuco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe squad runs six deep. Brown Buddy is the leader, a whole cacao pod and the wise OG patriarch who knows every member of his squad came from him. Dark Choco is the intense one, sophisticated, mysterious, the intellectual who only listens to vinyl. Milk Choco is the sweet people-pleaser, the friendly crowd favorite who gets along with literally everyone. White Choco is the wild card who knows he’s “not real chocolate” and leans into it, mischievous, confident, and always showing up where he doesn’t belong. Embajador is the elder, a traditional Dominican chocolate de mesa bar who makes hot chocolate for the whole family. And Cacao Nibs is the baby, tiny, hyperactive, bouncing off everything, the youngest cousin who won’t sit still.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Dominican Republic is one of the world’s top cacao-producing countries, and La Pandilla del Cacao honors that heritage. Every character in Del Conuco grows from the conuco, the traditional Taíno farm plot that connects the island’s agriculture to its identity. This squad represents the rich, smooth, indulgent side of Dominican culture. Dominican character apparel rooted in the land where cacao grows. El Sabor de la República Dominicana. Beyond Platano Power!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"brown-buddy-character-vintage-tee","title":"Brown Buddy Character Vintage Tee","description":"Brown Buddy is the wise OG. The patriarch. The one who started it all. He was hand-placed on a shelf in the Las Américas International Airport gift shop by a Dominican cacao farmer, and he watched every other member of his squad arrive from a different part of the supply chain. He’s proud, grounded, and warm. He knows every chocolate in his squad came from him. If you’re the cool uncle who always has good advice and never raises his voice, Brown Buddy is your character.\u003cbr\u003e\nParagraph 2: The Product\u003cbr\u003e\nThis garment-dyed vintage tee is made from 100% organic ring-spun cotton at 5.6 oz, so it’s got weight without being heavy. The garment-dyed finish gives each shirt a soft, broken-in feel with subtle color variations right out of the bag. Relaxed fit, side-seamed construction, and a ribbed collar that holds its shape. Runs true to size.\u003cbr\u003e\nParagraph 3: The Culture\u003cbr\u003e\nBrown Buddy is a whole cacao pod, the raw fruit straight from the tree. The Dominican Republic is one of the world’s top cacao-producing countries, and Brown Buddy carries that weight with quiet pride. He leads La Pandilla del Cacao, the chocolate squad of Del Conuco, born from the airport gift shop shelf. Every character in Del Conuco grows from the conuco, the traditional Taíno farm plot that connects Dominican agriculture to Dominican identity. Wearing Brown Buddy means wearing the origin story. Oro Negro del Conuco.\u003cbr\u003e\nParagraph 4: Gift \/ Use Case\u003cbr\u003e\nA perfect gift for the patriarch. The uncle, the mentor, the OG who holds the family together with wisdom and warmth. Great for Father’s Day, birthdays, or anyone who carries their roots with quiet pride. El Sabor de la República Dominicana. Beyond Platano Power!","brand":"Del Conuco | Dominican Character Apparel \u0026 Heritage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":52232522301721,"sku":"2599772_46046","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":52232522334489,"sku":"2599772_46053","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":52232522367257,"sku":"2599772_46060","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":52232522400025,"sku":"2599772_46067","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL","offer_id":52232522432793,"sku":"2599772_46074","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3XL","offer_id":52232522465561,"sku":"2599772_46081","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/0088\/4249\/files\/delconuco-brown-buddy-vintage-tee-front-dyedstone.jpg?v=1776294335"},{"product_id":"dark-choco-character-vintage-tee","title":"Dark Choco Character Vintage Tee","description":"\u003cp\u003eDark Choco is the intense one. Sophisticated, mysterious, deeply serious about his craft. He’s the intellectual of La Pandilla del Cacao. He only listens to vinyl. He hosts a tasting room experience and takes it extremely seriously. He watches everyone with slightly narrowed eyes and a smirk that says he knows something you don’t. If you’re the friend who orders single-origin everything and quietly judges the rest of the table, Dark Choco is yours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis garment-dyed vintage tee is made from 100% organic ring-spun cotton at 5.6 oz, so it’s got weight without being heavy. The garment-dyed finish gives each shirt a soft, broken-in feel with subtle color variations right out of the bag. Relaxed fit, side-seamed construction, and a ribbed collar that holds its shape. Runs true to size.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDark Choco is a square of dark chocolate, deep, rich, and uncompromising. No milk, no sugar, no shortcuts. He belongs to La Pandilla del Cacao, the chocolate squad of Del Conuco, all rooted in Dominican cacao heritage. The Dominican Republic produces some of the finest cacao on earth, and Dark Choco takes that personally. Every character in Del Conuco grows from the conuco, the traditional Taíno farm plot at the heart of Dominican identity. Wearing Dark Choco means wearing intensity, depth, and Dominican craft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe right gift for the refined one. The person with strong taste and zero need to explain it. Great for birthdays, the Dominican Day Parade, or anyone who takes quality seriously. El Sabor de la República Dominicana. Beyond Platano Power!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Del Conuco | Dominican Character Apparel \u0026 Heritage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":52234344562969,"sku":"1866033_46046","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":52234344595737,"sku":"1866033_46053","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":52234344628505,"sku":"1866033_46060","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":52234344661273,"sku":"1866033_46067","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL","offer_id":52234344694041,"sku":"1866033_46074","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3XL","offer_id":52234344726809,"sku":"1866033_46081","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/0088\/4249\/files\/delconuco-dark-choco-vintage-tee-front-dyedstone.jpg?v=1776344852"},{"product_id":"embajador-character-vintage-tee","title":"Embajador Character Vintage Tee","description":"Embajador is the ceremonial elder. The oldest soul in the Cacao Squad. He carries the weight of tradition in his rough, hand-formed edges. He finds the cigar lounge at Casa de Campo. He connects the Monumento in Santiago to the cacao farmers who built the region. He makes traditional Dominican hot chocolate for the whole family. He serves chocolate de mesa to all 24 characters at Nochebuena. He is the bridge between cacao as a product and cacao as a ritual. If you’re the uncle who insists on making the coffee himself because nobody else does it right, and he’s correct, Embajador is your character.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis garment-dyed vintage tee is made from 100% organic ring-spun cotton at 5.6 oz, so it’s got weight without being heavy. The garment-dyed finish gives each shirt a soft, broken-in feel with subtle color variations right out of the bag. Relaxed fit, side-seamed construction, and a ribbed collar that holds its shape. Runs true to size.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nEmbajador is a bar of traditional Dominican chocolate de mesa, the rough, hand-formed block of ground cacao used to make hot chocolate the way Dominican families have made it for generations. He belongs to La Pandilla del Cacao, the chocolate squad of Del Conuco. Dominican chocolate de mesa is ceremony, not convenience. Every character in Del Conuco grows from the conuco, the traditional Taíno farm plot that roots Dominican agricultural heritage. Wearing Embajador means wearing tradition, ritual, and the kind of Dominican pride that gets passed down.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA meaningful gift for the traditionalist. The elder who does it the right way. Great for Father’s Day, Nochebuena, birthdays, or anyone who carries Dominican tradition in their hands. El Sabor de la República Dominicana. Beyond Platano Power!","brand":"Del Conuco | Dominican Character Apparel \u0026 Heritage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":52234364682521,"sku":"8041794_46046","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":52234364715289,"sku":"8041794_46053","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":52234364748057,"sku":"8041794_46060","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":52234364780825,"sku":"8041794_46067","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL","offer_id":52234364813593,"sku":"8041794_46074","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3XL","offer_id":52234364846361,"sku":"8041794_46081","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/0088\/4249\/files\/delconuco-embajador-vintage-tee-front-dyedstone.jpg?v=1776346014"},{"product_id":"milk-choco-character-vintage-tee","title":"Milk Choco Character Vintage Tee","description":"Milk Choco is the sweet one everyone loves. The crowd favorite. The most approachable character in La Pandilla del Cacao. He gets along with literally everyone. He’s the first to say hello, the last to leave, and the one who remembers your name. If you’re the friend everyone gravitates to at the party, the one who makes strangers feel like family, Milk Choco is your character.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis garment-dyed vintage tee is made from 100% organic ring-spun cotton at 5.6 oz, so it’s got weight without being heavy. The garment-dyed finish gives each shirt a soft, broken-in feel with subtle color variations right out of the bag. Relaxed fit, side-seamed construction, and a ribbed collar that holds its shape. Runs true to size.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMilk Choco is a square of milk chocolate, warm, creamy, and universally loved. He belongs to La Pandilla del Cacao, the chocolate squad of Del Conuco, born from the airport gift shop shelf at Las Américas. Dominican cacao is world-class, and Milk Choco is the most accessible way into it. Every character in Del Conuco grows from the conuco, the traditional Taíno farm plot that roots Dominican heritage. Wearing Milk Choco means wearing that easy warmth and Dominican sweetness that makes everyone feel welcome.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA great gift for the people person. The friend who makes every group better just by showing up. Perfect for birthdays, the Dominican Day Parade, or anyone who brings the sweetness. El Sabor de la República Dominicana. Beyond Platano Power!","brand":"Del Conuco | Dominican Character Apparel \u0026 Heritage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":52235686052121,"sku":"1967225_46046","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":52235686084889,"sku":"1967225_46053","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":52235686117657,"sku":"1967225_46060","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":52235686150425,"sku":"1967225_46067","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL","offer_id":52235686183193,"sku":"1967225_46074","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3XL","offer_id":52235686215961,"sku":"1967225_46081","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/0088\/4249\/files\/delconuco-milk-choco-vintage-tee-front-dyedstone.jpg?v=1776363162"},{"product_id":"cacao-nibs-character-vintage-tee","title":"Cacao Nibs Character Vintage Tee","description":"Cacao Nibs is the baby. Tiny, crunchy, and absolutely hyperactive. The youngest member of La Pandilla del Cacao with the biggest energy. He’s always bouncing. Always excited. Always underfoot. His eyes are disproportionately huge for his tiny body and that’s half the comedy. He and Guineo cause chaos at the Dominican Day Parade. He won’t sit still at Nochebuena. He bounces off literally everything. If you know a kid, a cousin, or a friend who has more energy than their body can physically contain, Cacao Nibs is their character.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis garment-dyed vintage tee is made from 100% organic ring-spun cotton at 5.6 oz, so it’s got weight without being heavy. The garment-dyed finish gives each shirt a soft, broken-in feel with subtle color variations right out of the bag. Relaxed fit, side-seamed construction, and a ribbed collar that holds its shape. Runs true to size.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCacao nibs are cacao in its rawest, crunchiest form, broken bits of roasted cacao bean before they become chocolate. Tiny but packed with energy. He belongs to La Pandilla del Cacao, the chocolate squad of Del Conuco, all rooted in the Dominican Republic’s world-class cacao heritage. Every character in Del Conuco grows from the conuco, the traditional Taíno farm plot that connects Dominican agriculture to Dominican identity. Wearing Cacao Nibs means wearing pure unprocessed Dominican energy.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe perfect gift for the little one with big energy. The youngest cousin, the hyperactive friend, anyone who bounces through life at full speed. Great for birthdays, the Dominican Day Parade, or just because they won’t sit still long enough to unwrap it. El Sabor de la República Dominicana. Beyond Platano Power!","brand":"Del Conuco | Dominican Character Apparel \u0026 Heritage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":52235699126553,"sku":"2708980_46046","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":52235699159321,"sku":"2708980_46053","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":52235699192089,"sku":"2708980_46060","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":52235699224857,"sku":"2708980_46067","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL","offer_id":52235699257625,"sku":"2708980_46074","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3XL","offer_id":52235699290393,"sku":"2708980_46081","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/0088\/4249\/files\/delconuco-cacao-nibs-vintage-tee-front-dyedstone.jpg?v=1776443351"},{"product_id":"white-choco-character-vintage-tee","title":"White Choco Character Vintage Tee","description":"White Choco is the wild card. He knows he’s “not real chocolate” and he leans INTO it. Mischievous, confident, and completely unbothered. He keeps showing up in sections of the gift shop where he doesn’t belong. He shows up uninvited to everything and everyone’s secretly glad he came. He does finger guns. He winks. He has maximum swagger despite technically not qualifying. If you’re the friend who crashes every party, owns it, and somehow becomes everyone’s favorite guest, White Choco is yours.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis garment-dyed vintage tee is made from 100% organic ring-spun cotton at 5.6 oz, so it’s got weight without being heavy. The garment-dyed finish gives each shirt a soft, broken-in feel with subtle color variations right out of the bag. Relaxed fit, side-seamed construction, and a ribbed collar that holds its shape. Runs true to size.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhite Choco is a square of white chocolate. Is it real chocolate? Technically, no. Does he care? Absolutely not. He belongs to La Pandilla del Cacao, the chocolate squad of Del Conuco, even though the other members debate whether he should be there. That tension is the whole joke. Every character in Del Conuco grows from the conuco, the traditional Taíno farm plot at the root of Dominican heritage. Wearing White Choco means wearing confidence that doesn’t need anyone’s permission.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe perfect gift for the wild card. The one who doesn’t fit any box and doesn’t want to. Great for birthdays, the Dominican Day Parade, or anyone who shows up uninvited and makes it better. El Sabor de la República Dominicana. Beyond Platano Power!","brand":"Del Conuco | Dominican Character Apparel \u0026 Heritage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":52235799167257,"sku":"3914435_46046","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":52235799200025,"sku":"3914435_46053","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":52235799232793,"sku":"3914435_46060","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":52235799265561,"sku":"3914435_46067","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL","offer_id":52235799298329,"sku":"3914435_46074","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3XL","offer_id":52235799331097,"sku":"3914435_46081","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/0088\/4249\/files\/delconuco-white-choco-vintage-tee-front-dyedstone.jpg?v=1776368659"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/0088\/4249\/collections\/Embajador_2.png?v=1776204233","url":"https:\/\/delconuco.com\/collections\/la-pandilla-del-cacao.oembed","provider":"Del Conuco | Dominican Character Apparel \u0026 Heritage Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}