Kokomana Chocolate Factory

OVERVIEW

Discover how chocolate is made step by step from cocoa beans and enjoy a sampling of the uniquely flavored sweet treats. Kokoman differs from other chocolate manufacturers in the way it ferments the beans from just a single variety of cocoa rather than a blend. Although it has taken years of experimentation, the resulting chocolate was well worth the effort. During the behind-the-scenes tour, you will see firsthand how the cocoa is sustainably grown in a forest of mixed tree species to reduce erosion and increase the soil’s organic matter. That same care and ingenuity is applied to every step along the way, from the harvesting of the beans through the processing. You will be offered a taste of the sweet fruity pulp of a ripe cocoa pod and a sampling of the finished products. They may include a chocolate bar with a hint of chili, chocolate-covered ginger and sugarless cocoa nibs.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Tour a chocolate factory that has developed a unique method of production.
• See how the cocoa is sustainably grown, fermented and processed step by step.
• Sample the sweet pulp of a cocoa pod and a variety of chocolates.
• Purchase sweet in the on-site gift shop if you like.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.