Cocoashala, India’s premier bean-to-bar chocolate incubation institute, has announced that Indian chocolate makers can now access some of the world’s most celebrated fine-flavour cacao beans.
Known for incubating India’s leading bean-to-bar brands, Cocoashala is driving innovation in India’s craft chocolate movement by providing creators with top-tier ingredients that can propel them onto the international stage.
“As India’s bean-to-bar industry evolves, the need for the finest raw materials is paramount,” said L Nitin Chordia, Founder of Cocoashala and India’s first certified chocolate taster.
“Without access to world-class beans, Indian makers are left at a disadvantage in the global arena. It’s time to equip our community with the best beans available—so they can craft extraordinary chocolate and take home international accolades. Indian cacao genetics have their limitations and will continue to improve. However, the future of award-winning Indian chocolate starts with superior beans, and hence, at this point, we decided to make them accessible to the Indian makers.”
The premium cacao beans, handpicked by Nitin Chordia, are sourced from renowned regions like Tanzania, Nicaragua, the Philippines, and the Dominican Republic, keeping the flavours these beans are capable of expressing.
Specific farms and producers have been chosen to represent the best available to Indian bean-to-bar makers. Each selection is tailored to help Indian chocolate makers amplify their talents, fostering creativity and excellence.
“These beans are the bridge to success for India’s chocolate artisans, giving them the tools to create products that can compete on the world stage,” Chordia added.
Cocoashala’s initiative is revolutionary in its accessibility: offering these beans in small, affordable quantities opens the door for every Indian bean-to-bar maker, regardless of scale, to experiment with world-class ingredients. This democratisation of premium cacao will not only enhance the quality of Indian chocolate but also position India as a rising player in the global craft chocolate community.
“India is at a turning point in its bean-to-bar journey,” Chordia emphasised. “With these exceptional beans, we will break the cycle of missing out on international awards and begin crafting chocolate that competes—and wins—on the world stage. It is an opportunity for bean-to-bar makers to showcase their ability and creativity. At Cocoashala, we want to live up to our reputation of being an enabler and contributing to the success of the bean-to-bar industry.”
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