August 16, 2019

What Is a Cacao Cut Test & When Is it Useful?

You may have seen striking images of bisected cacao beans. These vivid purple slices aren’t just for show – they’re part of an evaluation method...

December 12, 2018

Fine & Commercial Chocolate: Do You Know The Difference?

Is there a difference between fine chocolate and its commercial counterpart? Of course there is. You can probably taste it when you sample a smooth...

November 13, 2018

What’s The Difference Between Cacao & Cocoa?

Is it cacao or cocoa? Depending on where you are and what kind of chocolate you buy, you may see one of these words more...

September 14, 2018

Why You Should Know About Fine Togolese Cacao

Ever tried Togolese chocolate? You should. Togo might not immediately come to mind when you think of cacao-producing countries, but its distinctive flavour profile and...