Even with their distinct characteristics, specialty coffee and specialty cacao share more similarities than we might expect. This connection becomes even more apparent in the Bean-to-Bar or Specialty Cacao and Specialty Coffee 'Bean Scenes'.
Indulging in chocolate is more than just a guilty pleasure: it's a scientific shortcut to happiness. This has been claimed by sweet tooths all over the world, and now it's being confirmed by science. But the joy doesn't end with chocolate. Wine also contributes to the symphony of happiness
How do we determine which beans are high quality or which cacao boasts great flavour? How do we do quality control? Have a look behind the scenes at our quality lab.
Slowly concepts as single origin, single region, single farm and single variety are entering the chocolate scène...
Chocolate's Ancient Origins to Modern Misconceptions. Join us on a fascinating journey as we explore sugar and chocolate.
When tasting chocolate, the general rule is that we need to use all our five senses: sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste. But did you know that the way you experience chocolate could be influenced by something unexpected?
Silva's Ultimate Chocolate Bar Wrapping Guide - Why, and especially How to Presuade with Powerful Packaging.
Cacao beans are an extremely complex raw material. Its intrinsic nature has such a unique chemical makeup that it can open up endless possibilities for exquisite flavours in chocolate.
What makes certain Nicaraguan cacao so special?