Learn chocolate, the D'art way
Guides to making chocolate, the story of Vietnamese cacao, and recipes and pairings from our atelier.
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Chocolate Making Guide
How chocolate is made, bean to bar
The full journey from cacao pod to finished bar, explained simply.
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Chocolate Making Guide
Understanding cacao percentages
What 55%, 70% and 85% actually mean for taste.
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Vietnamese Cacao
Why Vietnamese cacao is having a moment
Terroir, provinces, and what makes it distinct.
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Vietnamese Cacao
A guide to Vietnam’s cacao provinces
From Bến Tre to Đắk Lắk — where the beans come from.
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Recipes & Pairing
Pairing chocolate with Vietnamese coffee
Notes and matches to try at home.
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Recipes & Pairing
Cooking & baking with cacao nibs
Simple ways to use nibs, powder and butter.
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