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Last month, we talked about the differences between Chocolate Makers and Chocolatiers. This month we will talk about Chocolate Sommeliers. What exactly is a chocolate sommelier? Well, a good Chocolate Taster, is someone who can be defined as a chocolate sommelier. They are able to recognize a wide range of aromas and flavors when tasting a dark…

There can be much confusion over who makes chocolate, or what “making chocolate” even means. To clear the air, a Chocolate Maker receives the cacao beans, roasts, grinds, and fine tunes it into what we know as chocolate. Chocolate makers can make white chocolate, dark chocolate, and anything in between. A Chocolatier, receives chocolate made by the maker, and…

Today we are going to dive into the farm to table and table to farm ideas and benefits. There are some local farms and businesses that currently practice these methods. For those of you who are not familiar,Farm to table is a movement that brings locally grown foods to restaurants, stores, and homes. Locally sourced food…

What are the health benefits of chocolate and CBD? Well, dark chocolate with a high cocoa content, can be quite nutritious. Nutritious foods don’t need to be bland or flavorless, they can be decadent and satisfying! Dark chocolate contains a decent amount of soluble fiber and is loaded with minerals. It can be a source…

One of the most impressive flowering tree’s of Maui is the stunning Jacaranda. You might be familiar with this tree, as it is a hard one to forget! The tall and full amethyst shaded blooms announce the arrival of spring time. They drop their flowers between May to mid June creating a beautiful carpet of…

The worldwide pandemic has changed and effected us all, especially businesses. There were some positive changes, while others negative. Hawaii has taken a drastic hit with Covid. Many businesses had to permanently close down, while others were able to transition and figure out a way to survive and thrive. This pandemic has given us “fresh…

Maui Chocolate and Coffee Tours’ Business is back! Maui Chocolate and Coffee Tours’ business is back, and we are wishing you all continued great health and happiness every day that happens upon us this upcoming year. We are thrilled to say we are still here for you and ready to rock chocolate and coffee with aloha! With…

September 2020 The longest blogger’s block ever is finally over! Sure, there’s been the intermittent I”graming”, but content writing hasn’t come easy. Keeping up with the non-norm…not the new norm with the world upside down, we will start with the happy inspirations and then close with the unprecedented beginning of the global pandemic and how…

Fun and Educational Tours on Maui 2020 Continuing and starting with the fun and educational tours at Maui Chocolate and Coffee Tours hosted at Kupa’a Farms! You might of thought we forgot about our loyal followers and blog readers…we most certainly did not! We have been so busy, but not that busy to pass on writing about our…

Everyday is a Holiday, and Life is a Vacation on Maui When you live life like everyday is a holiday and life is a vacation on Maui, life will be great! Visitors, friends and family who us visit tend to believe that, because we are fortunate enough to live on Maui, we are on permanent…

Top Fun to Explore on Maui On the top of fun things to explore on Maui is  Maui Chocolate and Coffee Tours! Obviously by making it to the website, you know we offer unique and boutique chocolate and or coffee tours. Kupa’a Farms offers their organic farm tour on Fridays. Punakea Palms is a west side coconut farm tour. According…

Cacao Farms and Chocolate Makers in Hawaii This blog will explore chocolate makers in Hawaii and Maui Chocolate and Coffee Tours and Kupa’a Farms aspiring to be chocolate makers. What entails being a chocolate maker?  The chocolate maker inspects the roasted beans, cracks, winnows, conchs and or refines, tempers, and lastly pours into molds. Basically,…