Step-by-step guide: How to prepare a simple ceremonial cacao at home
In this blog post, we have explored ceremonial cacao, an ancient ritual that has been rediscover...
Tips for things to do during the Easter break in Österlen
The Easter holiday at Österlen can be a fantastic experience for the whole family, with many f...
What can you do in Österlen when it rains?
Österlen is a popular summer destination in Sweden, but what happens when the rain pours down a...
Dark chocolate without sugar – a healthy treat!
Without sugar, chocolate is a real health product. Cacao beans are rich in antioxidants that hel...
Konstrunda at Österlen during the Easter weekend: Discover unique art, crafts and a chocolate sculpture.
Are you ready for an Easter weekend full of art and creativity? Then a construction tour at Öste...
Bean to bar step 8: Tempering and final product
The last step before the chocolate is completely ready as a product is tempering. Tempering is a...
Bean to bar step 7: Conching
In practice, to concha the chocolate means that the chocolate mass is kneaded and aerated in hea...
Bean to bar step 6: Grinding the cocoa into chocolate mass
The transformation of cocoa nibs into chocolate begins with grinding the small roasted pieces of...
Bean to bar step 5: Peeling
The next step is to remove the thin, fiber-rich skin from the roasted cocoa bean. We crush the c...
Bean to bar step 4: At the factory, sorting & roasting
First, we sort each cocoa bean by hand to ensure quality and the right size. After that, the bea...