McGuire Chocolate

Handcrafted Chocolate from Bean to Bar

Chocolate made simple. Chocolate made well. With only two ingredients, you will taste the difference quality cacao makes.

To mold bars the chocolate must be in temper. We bring the chocolate to 31° and then agitate against cool marble. A good temper means the chocolate will have a smooth mouth feel and long shelve life.

A layer of cocoa butter is naturally left behind when demolding. To preserve this naturally occurring gift, molds are only wiped down if blemishes are spotted. This cocoa butter helps provide a smooth finish.

Hand peeling is time intensive so a process known as winnowing helps speed things along.Winnowing is a series of controlled air blowing and filtering to separate the light shells from the heavy nibs.

The surface bean temperature during a roast can get between 260-320° F. Cooling the beans quickly ensures they do not continue to roast. We spread the beans over a cool marble slab to stabilize.

Before starting a batch we cut open the raw cacao beans to assess the fermentation. We examine the colour and taste the flavour to determine how to roast the beans.

Cacao grows 20° north and south of the equator. It is a jungle fruit that thrives in the shade in places without defined seasons.

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If my shoes weren't securely fastened, my socks would be knocked right off
Market Go'er

I had no idea the depth and complexity of flavour that can come from nothing but cacao beans and cane sugar. This is a truly artisanal product. Absolutely delicious!
Dan Bronson

I give McGuire Chocolate as gifts to friends and loved ones with rave reviews each and every time
David Miko

What a great experience ordering and eating the chocolates. The fact these bars have only 2 ingredients made my day. A true treat for anyone health conscience.
Louise

Handcrafted Chocolate from Bean to Bar

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Guatemala: Adioesmac 70%

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Vietnam: Ben Tre 70%

Haiti: PISA 70%