BEYOND THE CACAO BEAN
BEYOND THE CACAO BEAN UNLOCKING FLAVOUR, [...]
BEYOND THE CACAO BEAN UNLOCKING FLAVOUR, [...]
Fine dining celebrates meticulously sourced ingredients -rare teas, perfect vegetables, exceptional fish, yet desserts often end with chocolate that tastes like nothing in particular.
São Tomé’s Cacao: Exploring the Roots, the Reality, and the Revival
Let’s be honest -sourcing cacao isn’t for the faint of heart.
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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.