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Bean to Bar

Bean to Bar

Manoa Chocolate

From the people at Manoa Chocolate Hawaii, the Bean to Bar podcast brings you wide ranging content on the Craft Chocolate industry. From the farm to the factory, there's no shortage of entertaining and educational stories. Unwrap that chocolate bar, relax, and listen...
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Bean to Bar episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Bean to Bar for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Bean to Bar episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Bean to Bar - Tasting the Future of Chocolate
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10/14/20 • 5 min

In this episode Dylan discusses the flavor profile and manufacturing process behind some of the most distinct and fruity chocolate he’s ever tasted. This batch of cacao and chocolate from Mililani, Oahu exemplifies what we see the future of chocolate being here in Hawaii and around the world. If you'd like to taste this chocolate you can get it here. You can watch the video version of this podcast here.
• Follow us for more chocolate content @manoachocolate: https://www.instagram.com/manoachocolate/
• Learn more about us and try our chocolate: https://manoachocolate.com/

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Bean to Bar - Chocolate Maker Q&A #1
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12/22/20 • 5 min

Introducing our first ever edition of Chocolate Maker Q&A. In this episode Dylan answers five questions from our viewers:

  • How do you know when it’s time to harvest?
  • Have you ever purchased equipment from China?
  • Sugar substitutes?
  • Why don’t you use powdered sugar?
  • What can you use besides a grinder to make chocolate?

If you have questions you’d like to be answered in the next Chocolate Maker Q&A make sure to comment them on our YouTube video.
• Follow us for more chocolate content @manoachocolate
• Learn more about us and try our chocolate here.

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Bean to Bar - How We Make Cacao Nibs
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08/02/20 • 6 min

In today's episode we take a deep dive into what cacao nibs are and how we make them at Manoa Chocolate.
You can watch the video version of this podcast here.
Follow us on instagram @manoachocolate for more educational content.

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A friend and fellow chocolate maker asked some questions about scaling a chocolate factory. The questions were so good that we decided to use the answers as an opportunity to make this episode. Whether your Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Factory does 500 kg a year or 20 tons, there are certain features we feel are essential for long term success. Watch the video version of this podcast on Craft Chocolate TV.
• Follow us for more chocolate content @manoachocolate
• Learn more about us and try our chocolate here.

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Bean to Bar - Aging Cacao & Chocolate
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09/16/20 • 7 min

In this episode we discuss the concept of aging cacao and chocolate. Dylan shares his opinion and Manoa Chocolate's take on this process. You can watch the video version of this podcast here.

• Follow us for more chocolate content @manoachocolate
• Learn more about us and try our chocolate here.

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Bean to Bar - Why Craft Chocolate Costs More
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09/02/20 • 9 min

In this episode we explain why the super market candy “chocolate bar” costs $1 and why the average craft chocolate bar costs $10. Make sure to listen until the end to understand the main reason your chocolate should cost more. If you liked the video we hope you'll share it with a friend! You can watch the video version of this podcast here.
• Follow us for more chocolate content @manoachocolate
• Learn more about us and try our chocolate here.

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Bean to Bar - Confusing Chocolate Terms II
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08/19/20 • 8 min

In this episode we attempt to clarify 3 more categories of confusing chocolate terms:
- Callets, chips, & drops
- Dark chocolate, milk chocolate
- Single origin, single estate, & single varietal

  • Watch the video version of this podcast here.
  • Follow us on instagram here.
  • Learn more about us and try our chocolate here.
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In the beginning of Manoa Chocolate we would analyze beans and be overly impressed by notes such as forest floor, earthy, mushroom, etc. Over the last ten years we’ve come to learn that these flavors are usually the result of poor harvesting, fermentation, and or drying protocols. In Hawaii we are lucky to live in a place where we can grow and make chocolate. This proximity to farming has allowed us to understand how a flaw on the farm translates to flaws in finished chocolate. In this episode Dylan discusses signs of poor quality cacao and why it’s difficult to make fine chocolate from it. You can watch the video version of this podcast here.
• Follow us for more chocolate content @manoachocolate
• Learn more about us and try our chocolate here.

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Bean to Bar - The Best Places to Start a Chocolate Factory
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07/27/21 • 10 min

There are two main factors to consider when deciding on a location for your factory; urban or rural? Whether you’re in a busy city or in the middle of farm land each location comes with pros and cons. At the end of the day it’s the type of business you want to run that will dictate where to go. Do you want to focus on retailing or wholesaling? Dylan covers what has worked for Manoa Chocolate over the years, as well as highlighting other chocolate companies’ approach to choosing a location.
Watch the video version of this podcast on Craft Chocolate TV.

• Follow us for more chocolate content @manoachocolate• Learn more about us and try our chocolate here.

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Today we are joined by Greg D'Alesandre (@gdalesandre on Instagram). He is the "chocolate sourcerer" and co-owner of Dandelion Chocolate in San Francisco. Greg is an expert in all things chocolate but specializes in traveling the globe in pursuit of the best cacao beans in the world. In this episode we cover many different sectors of the craft chocolate industry, including: ingredients in chocolate, making an impact in the industry, scaling a chocolate business, what is craft chocolate, and more! Watch the video version of this podcast here.
• Follow us for more chocolate content @manoachocolate
• Learn more about us and try our chocolate here.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Bean to Bar have?

Bean to Bar currently has 42 episodes available.

What topics does Bean to Bar cover?

The podcast is about Entrepreneurship, How To, Podcasts, Education and Business.

What is the most popular episode on Bean to Bar?

The episode title 'The Importance of Chocolate Festivals | ft. Patrick Walter' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Bean to Bar?

The average episode length on Bean to Bar is 18 minutes.

How often are episodes of Bean to Bar released?

Episodes of Bean to Bar are typically released every 14 days, 3 hours.

When was the first episode of Bean to Bar?

The first episode of Bean to Bar was released on Aug 2, 2020.

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