Finally, a place to buy high quality cacao beans in Australia! We strive to offer a selection of cacao from renown co-ops and plantations for Australian chocolate manufacturers. Call for an updated offer list! From 2 kg to full bags, The Cocoa Provider aim is to help beginners, seasoned hobbyists, chocolatier wanting to experiment with making their own chocolates and of course established chocolate makers!
By consolidating orders, I am able to offer a wide range of origins at as competitive price as possible.This first selection covers a large array of flavour profile including some renown plantations but also some great “base cacao” perfect to develop quality blends.
We have some great cocoa butter in our range and can also provide cocoa liquor/mass for those looking for specific products like ceremonial cacao!!
Farmers are the heart and Soul of the Bean to Bar movement. The selection on offer is produced by talented farmers with a lot of experience. Above all, they are focused on offering good, reliable and consistent quality so important for you the chocolate makers. Reliability and consistency are what bring better gate prices, important to long term relationships. Organised group of farmers through co-ops and renown plantations producing specialty cocoa can negotiate much higher prices than the commodity market. Well above the US$5 mark.
Few people realise what is involved in making a bar of chocolate, let alone where cocoa is grown. I have had the chance to work on plantations, and therefore, I understand how hard producing quality cocoa is. Over time, I will send regular Newsletters showcasing the co-ops and plantations on my list, but also the many steps involved in producing cocoa from plantation management to good post harvest process.