Why do we give chocolate on Valentine’s Day?
Gifting chocolate on Valentine’s Day has long been a tradition to show friends, family and lovers just how much we […]
Gifting chocolate on Valentine’s Day has long been a tradition to show friends, family and lovers just how much we […]
Cacao beans are the starting point of every chocolate bar, brownie, and cup of hot cocoa. But what are cacao
Dark chocolate gym benefits go beyond taste. From pre-workout energy to post-gym recovery, this article explores how cocoa fits into
Whiskey lovers often reach for cigars, but chocolate and whiskey might just be the best pairing that makes your next
Discover the best chocolate substitutes for baking. Need to replace dark, white or milk chocolate? We got you covered! Learn
Ever wondered how a humble cocoa pod becomes the silky chocolate, rich cocoa powder, and creamy butter that bring joy
In the humid green heart of Tabasco, where the scent of cocoa hangs in the air and the soil tells
“Cocoa has a history,” Estela Lázaro says, looking out at the surrounding rainforest. Yellow cocoa pods among a mix of
Where the magic from cocoa to chocolate begins: roasting the beans. Ever tasted raw cacao and wondered how such an
Looking for some simple Christmas desserts? Christmas baking shouldn’t feel like a high-stakes pastry show. It’s meant to be joyful.
Deep in Tabasco’s rainforest, humid air hums with life and ancient trees cast cool shade. The perfect conditions for thriving
Behind every chocolate bar lies a slow, sunlit ritual. Let’s peek into the cocoa drying racks where chocolate’s rich flavour
In Comalcalco, Tabasco, where cocoa trees thrive in the humid air and from rich soil, two neighbouring farms are working
Got cacao nibs but need cocoa powder? We’ve got you. With a few simple steps, you can grind nibs into
When you picture a farm, what do you see? For most, it’s often a vast field with a few trees,
Let’s be honest – we all love chocolate, but most of us don’t store our chocolate the way we should.
Fermentation is the hidden step that turns raw cacao into chocolate with depth, aroma, and character. In this guide, we’ll
A special kind of magic happens when generational knowledge meets hard work. And at Finca Las Delias lead by cocoa
Healthy plantlife? Healthy ecosystems? It all starts with healthy soils. And, when done right, the circle of life feeds itself.
Every journey has a first step. Ours began in Comalcalco, Mexico—with the scent of cocoa in the air, the sound
“Preserving a cacao plantation is a way to preserve a jungle.” That’s how Ana Parizot-Wolter puts it when we visit
Last year, our team travelled to Mexico, where we had the privilege of visiting five incredible cocoa farms set within
At The Cocoa Circle, our love for cacao runs deep—and raw cacao is one of the most fascinating forms of
As a crop, cocoa (or cacao) is rich with history and culture. So, when we talk about cacao ceremonies, naturally
For centuries, indigenous communities in Central America have embraced cacao not just as food but as a sacred tool for
Japan is uitgegroeid tot een bruisend centrum voor cacao- en chocolade-innovatie, met producten die inspelen op de lokale smaak maar ook wereldwijde invloeden omarmen.
People in Jamaica have grown the plant and used cacao beans for hundreds of years, since at least 1494. Jamaica is known for cultivating the Trinitario cacao variety.
De cacaoteelt in Ivoorkust begon eind 19e en begin 20e eeuw, dankzij het gunstige klimaat en de vruchtbare grond van het land.
De reis van cacao naar Italië begon pas echt in de 17e eeuw, toen het als drank werd geïntroduceerd bij de Italiaanse aristocraten en elite.
Nu de wereldwijde vraag naar fijne chocolade toeneemt, is Honduras klaar om zijn plaats als toonaangevende producent van hoogwaardige cacao en chocolade op het wereldtoneel terug te winnen.