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Chuao: Venezuela’s Legendary Cocoa Village

Chuao: Venezuela’s Legendary Cocoa Village

Chuao, a secluded village in Venezuela, is home to some of the finest and rarest cocoa beans in the world. Revered for its rich history and traditional growing methods, Chuao’s...

Chuao: Venezuela’s Legendary Cocoa Village

Chuao, a secluded village in Venezuela, is home to some of the finest and rarest cocoa beans in the world. Revered for its rich history and traditional growing methods, Chuao’s...

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The Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate isn’t just a treat—it’s a functional food. Backed by research from Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and beyond, high-cocoa dark chocolate offers measurable health benefits: improved heart health, better mood,...

The Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate isn’t just a treat—it’s a functional food. Backed by research from Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and beyond, high-cocoa dark chocolate offers measurable health benefits: improved heart health, better mood,...

Oko Caribe drying beds

Discover Öko Caribe: Award-Winning Organic Coco...

We’ve sourced Öko Caribe cocoa for over 10 years. Learn why this Dominican origin plays a starring role in our award-winning bars and favorite Raspberry Bark.

Discover Öko Caribe: Award-Winning Organic Coco...

We’ve sourced Öko Caribe cocoa for over 10 years. Learn why this Dominican origin plays a starring role in our award-winning bars and favorite Raspberry Bark.

cocoa beans and cash

Why Cocoa Prices Are Rising – And How We’re Res...

Cocoa prices have more than doubled in recent years. Learn what’s driving the change—and how artisan makers like us are adapting.

Why Cocoa Prices Are Rising – And How We’re Res...

Cocoa prices have more than doubled in recent years. Learn what’s driving the change—and how artisan makers like us are adapting.

What is Chocolate Conching?

What is Chocolate Conching?

Conching is where rough cocoa becomes smooth chocolate—and where flavor is transformed through heat, motion, and time.

What is Chocolate Conching?

Conching is where rough cocoa becomes smooth chocolate—and where flavor is transformed through heat, motion, and time.

The Sweet Art of Raspberry Chocolate Bark

The Sweet Art of Raspberry Chocolate Bark

Bright Pacific Northwest raspberries meet our award-winning Dominican dark chocolate in this hand-crafted bark—bold, fruity, and made in small batches.

The Sweet Art of Raspberry Chocolate Bark

Bright Pacific Northwest raspberries meet our award-winning Dominican dark chocolate in this hand-crafted bark—bold, fruity, and made in small batches.