Bean-to-bar chocolate

Bean-to-bar chocolate refers to the entire process of making chocolate, starting from raw cocoa beans to the finished chocolate bar. This involves several key steps: sourcing high-quality cocoa beans, fermenting and drying them, roasting, grinding them into a paste, refining, and finally tempering and molding the chocolate. Artisanal bean-to-bar chocolate makers oversee each stage, emphasizing quality, flavor, and sustainability. This approach allows them to create unique chocolate experiences, showcasing the distinct flavors of different cocoa beans, much like wine or coffee, while also supporting ethical sourcing practices and local farmers.