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#Repost @cacao.crazy with @get_repost What does the percentage mean? In chocolate, but most especially the craft/artisan/bean to bar chocolate world, we see percentages That percentage is often seen as a "bitterness scale", and the higher the percentage, the more bitter and drying the chocolate is. However, this isn't quite right ... Percentage on a bar only tells us how much of its weight or volume is cocoa or cacao This can mean beans, powder, butter, and any combination of chocolate terminology that encompasses those three. (see: liquor, mass, solids, etc) What percentage can also allude to is how sweet or how much sugar is in the bar. This can highlight and mask different notes, so finding the sweet spot in percentage is a big part of how makers highlight flavor notes in various origins Bitterness is all about the genetics and flavor characterisitics of the beans. You can find a bar that is more drying at 60% than some at 85%! That means you should definitely taste around, see what you enjoy most--you might surprise yourself For example, I have previously enjoyed Raaka's 100% Kokoa Kamili Tanzania bar plain, and recently Akesson's 100% Criollo bar While both had flavor notes I love, Raaka had less astringency that I prefer, so that my mouth wasn't too dried. Akesson was a little more astringent than I can comfortably nibble on plain, but paired with something like sliced apple or mango, it makes a delightful symphony on the tongue Try the above pair to compare where your preferences may lie! It's not often you can compare two bars from the same origin and producer, at different percentages. Code "RG2020" for 15% off non-sale items .. ... .. #darkchocolate #chocolatetasting #chocolate #cacao #cacaocrazy #cacaobeans #cocoa #craftchocolate #beantobar #singleorigin #tastingnotes #meltdontmunch #vegan #soyfree #glutenfree #lecithinfree #onolicious #hawaiiansmallbuisness #hawaiiancacao #chocolatefacts #instachocolate #milkchocolate #tastetester #chocolatecomparison #artisanchocolate #chocolatepackaging

Our Oahu friends kitchen-witch-hawaii.myshopify.com make luxurious candles, soaps, and lotion, and asked us for our 70% chocolate to add to their Valentine’s Day gift bags. Aren’t they dreamy? Order online at kitchenwitchhawaii.com Only two days left to ship in time for Valentine’s Day! Gift aloha with Chocolate and Roses with handcrafted rose bar soap, rose and green tea hand and body lotion and a soy rose candle with charged rose quartz (the love stone) featuring @hono...kaachocolate 70% Hawaiian cacao bar.. all gift wrapped with a handwritten, personalized note included....$35 free shipping. . . #madewithaloha #madeinhawaii #kitchenwitchhawaii #honokaachocolateco #valentinesgift #rose #chocolate #rosequartz #handcrafted #soycandles #barsoap #greentea #supportlocal #smallbusinesses #craftchocolate See more

This Valentine's Day needs to include chocolate for so many reasons Primarily, it can boost feelings of love Cacao and it's products contain anandamide and phenethylamine, chemicals that increase feelings of euphoria and love. It also contains theobromine and magnesium, which naturally energize your body and stimulate your mind. For alllll of your Valentine's Day plans ... Not only that, but it contains polyphenols and flavanols that keep your ticker going strong for the long run How will YOU use chocolate to enhance this holiday? .. ... .. #darkchocolate #chocolatetasting #chocolate #cacao #cacaocrazy #cacaobeans #cocoa #craftchocolate #beantobar #singleorigin #tastingnotes #meltdontmunch #vegan #soyfree #glutenfree #lecithinfree #artisanchocolate #chocolatebar #healthylifestyle #healthbenefits #hearthealthy #milkchocolate #sciencelesson #valentinesday2021 #chocolatelovers #chocolatelove

LAST DAY to order Honoka'a Chocolate Co. to have it shipped in time for Valentine’s Day! We ship 2-day FedEx anywhere in the United States.Use Discount Code: BEMINE to receive 10% off all products, including our ALREADY discounted 3, 6 and 10 pack logo boxes. These make great gifts for your loved ones! Shop our online store: https://honokaachocolateco.com/collections/all Also, don’t forget to pre-order your locally-grown flowers from our friends Grace Flowers Hawaii right here in the heart of Honoka’a! They will be carrying our top 3 selling chocolates just for Valentine’s Day, so you can conveniently pick up BOTH at the same time! Mahalo!

Valentine's Day is almost upon us, so we want to share our chocolate specials with you! Use Discount Code: BEMINE to receive 10% off all products*, including our ALREADY discounted 3, 6 and 10 pack logo boxes. These make great gifts for your loved ones! Shop our online store: https://honokaachocolateco.com/collections/all Order before February 8 for guaranteed arrival by Valentine’s Day (Sunday, 2/14).... Happy Valentine's Day! *Discount cannot be be applied to our already discounted Monthly Subscription.

We buy our cacao beans from all over the world to provide you with a culinary experience on how a particular region’s climate, soil, and terrain affect the taste of the chocolate: the terroir (yes, just like in wine tasting!) Let’s look at our Vietnam bar today, thanks to our chocolate ambassador @cacao.crazy Vietnam's rise in popularity can be credited to a researcher from Nong Lam Agricultural University in 2000, Dr. Pham Hong Duc Phuoc! Vietnam's story actually b...egins in the late 19th century when the French brought cacao to the country to secure their supply of the crop Over the decades, it gradually saw a decline after being deemed a failure and barely survived civil unrest and wars. Then, we arrive to Dr. Phuoc's work. His research led him to narrow down 4 types that would do well in the country's climate and soil. He went on to gift thousands of seedlong to farmers and taught them how to care for them When the economic crisis of 2008-2009 hit the world , the prices for cacao dropped to commodity and sent many farmers towards higher paying crops. In 2011, the founders of today's beloved @marouchocolate entered the scene When they discovered the cacao growing there, they experimented and began their work to create locals to create quality fermentary programs to improve the quality that is now getting the country recognized for its often spiced-tasting cacao. Their work has led to many partnerships to get this delicious cacao to the rest of the world Have you ever had the pleasure of tasting cacao from Vietnam? Put it on your list, you won't regret it "RG2020" for 15% off non-sale items. .. ... .. #darkchocolate #chocolatetasting #chocolate #cacao #cacaocrazy #cacaobeans #cocoa #craftchocolate #beantobar #singleorigin #tastingnotes #meltdontmunch #vegan #soyfree #glutenfree #lecithinfree #Vietnam #historylesson #chocolatehistory #cacaoindustry #chocolatebar #artisanchocolate #chocolatefacts #chocolatelovers

Happy New Year! Thanks to all of your support, our business actually grew substantially in 2020 amid the chaos and uncertainty of the pandemic. Here are some highlights from the past year: Grew our customer base both in wholesale and retail/e-commerce, finishing with a record year. Our e-commerce alone grew over 2000%, and our wholesale grew by 60%. Added a monthly chocolate subscription in May. While tourism virtually stopped in April, it has been steadily coming back sin...ce Hawaii reopened in Oct. We are now booking up our farm tours on a weekly basis, but limiting our tours to single contiguous groups. Began hosting virtual corporate chocolate tastings in May and had a great time with companies including COOLA, VMWare, and Hawaii Employers Council. Received a Silver medal (2nd place finish) out of over 400 entries in the Northwest Chocolate Alliance Awards for our Goat Milk bar, made with Hawaii grown cacao beans and organic goat milk. Entered five of our products in the International Chocolate Awards - Americas Bean-to-Bar and Chocolatier Competition (results not yet posted). Created a new Barrel-Aged and Infused Chocolate product line to be released formally in 2021. We infuse roasted nibs with spirits and liquors (such as Rum, Tequila, or Whisky). We then dry them and follow our regular production process. The result is the perfect amount of infusion flavor to complement the chocolate. We will sell individual bars in our online retail store, and you can order your own full barrel (about forty 2oz bars) with custom labels that are perfect for corporate events, weddings, and more (Reply to this email for more info)! Grew our cacao orchard to nearly 1,000 trees, and our oldest trees started producing pods in November. We hope to produce our first estate grown chocolate by summer 2021. Started working with private investors and government programs to expand our production capacity and develop programs to fund planting cacao orchards across the state. Assembled a fantastic management team to help with important things such as increasing overall production, marketing and sales, and legal and finance. See more

Tomorrow (Monday) is the last day to order Honoka'a Chocolate Co. to have it shipped in time for Valentine’s Day! We ship 2-day FedEx anywhere in the United States, and right now our 3-pack, 6-pack, and 10-packs are on sale! Shop online at: https://honokaachocolateco.com/collections/all PRO TIP: Looking to pair chocolate with RED WINE? It is best to stick with fruit-forward wines containing less tannin and a complementing flavor profile. Examples include Old Vine Zin...fandel from Northern California, Australian Shiraz, and lighter Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara and Sonoma (California), or Willamette Valley (Oregon). BONUS PRO TIP: So, you want to know what the Hawaii chefs, Sommeliers, and mixologists say about what to pair with our chocolates? With these two chocolates, here’s what they said: 70 Percent Hawaii Cacao Wine: Royal Tokaji Spirit/Liqueur: Amaro Nonino, Grand Marnier, Lagavulin 16 Whisky, The Macallan 15 Scotch Whisky, Eagle Rare Bourbon Beer: Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout, @rogueales Chocolate Stout 85 Percent Hawaii Cacao Wine: Barolo Chinato Vermouth, Madeira 10 year Spirit/Liqueur: Amaro Nonino, Bunnahabhain 18 Scotch Whisky Beer: Maui Brewing Company Coconut Porter, Ballast Point Victory at Sea, Belching Beaver Peanut Butter Stout

Stop by TODAY at the @waimeamidweekmarket at Pukalani Stables for your Valentine’s Day chocolate ! 8am-1pm.

Honoka'a Chocolate Co. has teamed up with Grace Flowers for a special themed floral bouquet and chocolate gift. Pre-order now through @graceflowershawaii for pick up or delivery of your flowers and chocolate through the dates of 2/11 - 2/14 (Yes, they will be open on Valentine's Day!). Grace Flowers is located in the heart of Honoka'a, striving to source as many local flowers and foliages possible.

An off-season ultra sweet white pineapple from our farm to brighten your day! Aloha!