Category: Chocotopia
Various types of cocoa tree
March 6, 2020
In general, there are three distinct varieties of cocoa tree: – Forastero (yellow cocoa beans). This kind represents around 70% of the world’s production. It grows almost everywhere in the world, but mainly in Western Africa. Its cocoa is not very aromatic and, therefore, not very widely used for the production of fine chocolates. – Criollo (red cocoa beans). Criollo is a cocoa variety
Cocoa beans
March 6, 2020
Did you know that …? In the 15th century, cocoa beans were so rare that Aztecs used them as currency. Just like today, each thing had its value. For example, one rabbit was sold for 10 cocoa beans, one turkey for 40 cocoa beans and one slave for 100 cocoa beans! Did you know that the scientific name of the
Once upon a time there was… chocolate
March 6, 2020
For people who would like to get that little extra
Recipe of the month: chocolate passion
February 12, 2020
Famously delicious chocolate drink
Valentine’s traditions in Japan
February 12, 2020
In Japan, the feast of Valentine’s Day
Recipe of the month: Belgian hot chocolate
January 23, 2020
Famously delicious chocolate drink
Chocolate-based cosmetics
January 23, 2020
From the 17th to the 19th centuries, chocolate was sold in pharmacies. It was used for its many healing properties and as an excipient – that is, to improve the taste of certain compounds. Because we are convinced of the health benefits of chocolate, we offer a range of chocolate-based cosmetics in our store to treat your skin (shower gel,
Chocolate with antioxidants
January 23, 2020
A dark chocolate bar rich in antioxidants called Oxanti
