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mel p
@mel p
04/23/14 06:56:35PM
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What Price, Cocoa?


Posted in: Opinion

Excellent, will do. Thanks for the quick response, Clay.

mel p
@mel p
04/23/14 06:37:30PM
2 posts

What Price, Cocoa?


Posted in: Opinion

I'm a novice to the world of small-batch/home-made chocolate but have become increasingly intrigued by Vietnamese cacao (an interest that, I must confess, is mainly sparked by my ethnic Vietnamese heritage). Unlike beans originating from other countries, however, Vietnamese beans do not seem to be available online (yet) or available in the US (yet). Do you have any advice for sourcing quality beans from reliable (e.g. UTZ certified) farms to experiment with? I'm looking to grow my knowledge of that sector but resources are few and the market still seems opaque. I'd be grateful for any advice you have. Thanks!