WHAT IS “CRAFT” CHOCOLATE?
Summary: In a prior post, we discussed what we mean by “bean to bar.” When we and other chocolate makers refer to our chocolate products as “bean to bar” and…
WHAT IS “BEAN TO BAR” CRAFT CHOCOLATE?
Summary: When we and other chocolate makers refer to our chocolate products as “bean to bar” and “craft” we are making two claims. One is about the process. The other…
Chocolate Storage
One of the questions we are getting more frequently is about the shelf life of our chocolate bars and optimal storage conditions. It is easier to think about this from…
What does “70%” dark chocolate mean?
In the chocolate world, especially in the world of dark chocolate, it is common to find that chocolate makers lists percentages on their products such as 70%, 85%, 100%. One…
Our roasting philosophy
At Ketch Coffee Roasters, our passion is exploring the range of flavors inherent in coffee and cacao from around the world. For most coffee and cacao, this means manipulating how…