We are Katya and Armin, South Tyrol’s craft chocolate pioneers. We are the first in the region to produce organic chocolate directly from the cocoa beans. We sort, roast and refine selected beans from around the world in order to produce aromatic and puristic chocolate along with a variety of cocoa butter products in small batches.
ABOUT US
In 2014, while living in South India, we were introduced to locals growing and producing cocoa. We immediately became interested and learnt about hobbyists in America that were making chocolate by hand, similar to craft beer home brewers. Excited about this new hobby, we soon started to make chocolate using basic tools. When we returned to South Tyrol, we discovered that no one was producing chocolate directly from the raw material and there were only a few artisan manufacturers in Europe. The idea of turning our hobby into a profession was the next logical step.
It soon became a family project: Armin’s brother, Lorenz, created the design of the bars and packaging, whilst his father, Roman, generated the graphics.
Making fine chocolate is a matter of the heart for us. We are constantly researching and experimenting trying to deepen our knowledge about cocoa in order to make the best possible chocolate from the best raw materials.
We only use ethically sourced and organically grown fine ultra-premium cocoa beans from Latin America, Asia and Africa. As a sweetener, we use fair trade organic raw cane sugar from Native, Brasil. The organic cocoa butter we use is pressed from Arriba Nacional cocoa from the area of Los Rios and Esmeraldas in Ecuador and Piura from Peru. For our white chocolates, containing fruit we use de-oiled almond flour from organically grown almonds. The fruits are organically grown and freeze-dried.
Our eco-packaging. It`s free from plastic and glue. We use certified natural papers. The inner foil of our bar is compostable.
CRAFT CHOCOLATE / BEAN-TO-BAR
Starting from the raw material, the cocoa bean, the whole process of production is carried out in small production batches. We transform organic ultra-premium fine flavor cocoa beans.
Starting in America, about 20 years ago, the craft chocolate movement has grown significantly as a niche area of confectionery production and offers chocolate lovers high quality, aromatic and mostly puristic chocolate, which is different than the large industrial brands.
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Gin infused dark chocolate 75%
Chuncho beans from the Urubamba valley, Peru & Edelschwarz organic Gin
International Chocolate Awards 2021-22: European Silver Award
Academy of Chocolate Awards 2021: Silver Award
Our eco-packaging is free from plastic and glue. We use certified natural paper.
Ingredients: cocoa beans*, raw cane sugar*, Edelschwarz organic Gin (20%)*, cocoa butter*
*certified organic
Cocoa origin: This fine flavor cocoa is an absolute rarity. It grows in the mountains of the Urubamba valley in the Quillabamba area. There are many over 100 year old trees in that area. According to experts this cocoa might be the forefather of many cocoa varieties. It has a huge range of flavors and aromas. The company Asocasel ferments and dries the beans of local farmers. Original beans have launched this project, is supervising it and export the beans.
We macerate the cocoa nibs with Gin for a couple of days and dehydrate them before making the chocolate in our granite stone refiner.
Tasting notes: Juniper, forest berries, herbs and spices
Nutrition facts per 100 g: Energy (kj/kcal) 2215/529, Fat 44 g, Sat. fat 23 g, Carbohydrates 43 g, Sugars 25 g, Proteins 7g, Fiber 6.6 g, Salt 0.02 g
SINGLE ORIGIN DARK CHOCOLATE 70%
Cocoa from southern Belize – direct trade
International Chocolate Awards 2023: European Silver Award
Academy of Chocolate Awards 2022 : Bronze Award
International Chocolate Awards 2019: World Bronze Award
International Chocolate Awards 2019: European Bronze Award
Academy of Chocolate Awards 2019 : Bronze Award
Our eco-packaging is free from plastic and glue. We use certified natural paper.
Ingredients: Cocoa beans*, Raw cane sugar*, Cocoa butter*
*certified organic
Cocoa origin: Belize, from the Toledo district in the south. This organic fine flavor cocoa is grown by Mopan Maya farmers, close to the village San Jose` and is fermented and dried by the company Belyzium. We buy this beans directly from the producer.
Tasting notes: This chocolate has notes of caramel, molasses and citrus fruits.
Nutrition facts per 100 g: Energy (kj/kcal) 2125/508, Fat 41 g, Sat. fat 23.8 g, Carbohydrates 44.8 g, Sugars 29 g, Proteins 7.4 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Salt 0.02 g
SINGLE ORIGIN DARK CHOCOLATE 70%
Slow dried cocoa from southern Belize – direct trade
Academy of Chocolate Awards 2022 : Silver Award
International Chocolate Awards 2019: European Bronze Award
Academy of Chocolate Awards 2019 : Bronze Award
Our eco-packaging is free from plastic and glue. We use certified natural paper.
Tasting notes: Malt, dry fruits, caramel, molasses and nuts
Ingredients: cocoa beans*, raw cane sugar*, cocoa butter*,
*certified organic
Cocoa origin: Belize, from the Toledo district in the south. This organic fine flavor cocoa is grown by Mopan Maya farmers, close to the village San Jose` and is fermented and dried by the company Belyzium. We buy this bean directly from the producer.
Nutrition facts per 100 g: Energy (kj/kcal) 2125/508, Fat 41 g, Sat. fat 23.8 g, Carbohydrates 44.8 g, Sugars 29 g, Proteins 7.4 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Salt 0.02 g
SINGLE ORIGIN DARK CHOCOLATE 70%
Kokoa Kamili beans from central Tanzania
Academy of Chocolate Awards 2022 : Silver Award
International Chocolate Awards 2019: Chocolate Taster Gold Award
International Chocolate Awards 2019: European Bronze Award
Academy of Chocolate Awards 2019 : Bronze Award
Our eco-packaging is free from plastic and glue. We use certified natural paper.
Ingredients: Cocoa beans*, Raw cane sugar*, Cocoa butter*
*certified organic
Cocoa origin: Tanzania, East Africa. This organic fine flavor cocoa grows in the Kilombero valley in the Morogoro region, close to the Udzungwa National parc. The company Kokoa Kamili ferments and dries the cocoa from about 2000 farmers in the area.
Tasting notes: This chocolate has notes of red fruits, green apple, a nice acidity and notes of caramel and coffee.
Nutrition facts per 100 g: Energy (kj/kcal) 2125/508, Fat 41 g, Sat. fat 23.8 g, Carbohydrates 46 g, Sugars 30 g, Proteins 7.4 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Salt 0.02 g
SINGLE ORIGIN DARK CHOCOLATE 70%
Goground beans form Kerala, India
Academy of Chocolate Awards 2020: Gold Award
Our eco-packaging is free from plastic and glue. We use certified natural paper.
Ingredients: Cocoa beans*, Raw cane sugar*, Cocoa butter*
*certified organic
Cocoa origin: India, Kerala. This organic cocoa is cultivated in the area of Udumbanoor in the Idukki region. The company GoGround beans & spices ferments and dries the cocoa from about 200 farms of the area.
Tasting notes: This chocolate has notes of red fruits and spices.
Nutrition facts per 100 g:Energy (kj/kcal) 2096/501, Fat 40 g, Sat. fat 25 g, Carbohydrates 44 g, Sugars 28 g, Proteins8 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Salt 0.02 g
SINGLE ORIGIN DARK CHOCOLATE 80%
Öko Caribe beans from the Dominican Republic
International Chocolate Awards 2020: European Silver Award
Academy of Chocolate Awards 2020: Bronze Award
Our eco-packaging is free from plastic and glue. We use certified natural paper.
Ingredients: Cocoa beans*, Raw cane sugar*, cocoa butter*
*certified organic
Cocoa origin: This organic cocoa is grown by 180 farmers in the cocoa growing region of El Cibao, province Duarte. The company Öko caribe ferments and dries the beans in the village Pimentel in San Francísco de Macrois.
Tasting notes: nuts, dry fruits with a light acidity.
Nutrition facts per 100 g: Energy (kj/kcal) 2192/524, Fat 43 g, Sat. fat 23 g, Carbohydrates 42.6 g, Sugars 19.5 g, Proteins 8g, Fiber 6.6 g, Salt 0.02 g
HAZELNUT AND DARK CASHEW NOUGAT
Flavored dark chocolate 62%
Academy of Chocolate Awards 2021 Silver Award
Flavored dark chocolate with inclusions.
Our eco-packaging is free from plastic and glue. We use certified natural paper.
Ingredients: Cocoa beans*, Raw cane sugar*, Cashew nuts* (13,5%), Hazelnuts* (13%), Cocoa butter*, Salt *certified organic. Cocoa min 62%
Cocoa origin: Mexico, Sierra Madre del Chiapas. The company Original Beans discovered this ancient cocoa in the South of Mexico. In collaboration with the indigenous tribe of the Zoque they have established a plantation and fermentation facilities.
Tasting notes: intensely nutty, gianduja, roasting flavors.
Nutrition facts per 100 g: Energy (kj/kcal) 2371/572, Fat 44 g, Sat. fat 19 g, Carbohydrates 36 g, Sugars 24 g, Proteins 12 g, Fiber 9 g, Salt 0.1 g
SINGLE ORIGIN DARK CHOCOLATE 100%
Chuncho beans from the Urubamba valley, Peru
International Chocolate Awards 2023: European Silver Award
Academy of Chocolate Awards 2020: Silver Award
Our eco-packaging is free from plastic and glue. We use certified natural paper.
Ingredients: cocoa beans*
*certified organic
Cocoa origin: This fine flavor cocoa is an absolute rarity. It grows in the mountains of the Urubamba valley in the Quillabamba area. There are many over 100 year old trees in that area. According to experts this cocoa might be the forefather of many cocoa varieties. It has a huge range of flavors and aromas. The company Asocasel ferments and dries the beans of local farmers. Original beans have launched this project, is supervising it and export the beans.
Tasting notes: Strong fruit flavors, a nice acidity and low in bitterness.
Nutrition facts per 100 g: Energy (kj/kcal) 2497/597, Fat 53 g, Sat. fat 26 g, Carbohydrates 22 g, Sugars 1 g, Proteins 11g, Fiber 10 g, Salt 0.02 g
COFFEE ARABICA
AND COCOA FROM BELIZE 68%
Academy of Chocolate Awards 2022 : Silver Award
International Chocolate Awards 2019: European Gold Award
& Special Award “Ground In”
Academy of Chocolate Awards 2019 : Bronze Award
Our eco-packaging is free from plastic and glue. We use certified natural paper.
Ingredients: Cocoa beans*, Raw can sugar*, Cocoa butter*, Coffee Arabica4%*
*certified organic
Cocoa origin: Belize, from the Toledo district in the south. This organic fine flavor cocoa is grown by Mopan Maya farmers, close to the village San Jose` and is fermented and dried by the company Belyzium. The coffee is a blend of different origins and comes with a light roast.
Tasting notes: Espresso, fruits, flowers and caramel with chocolate notes. Long aftertaste.
Nutrition facts per 100 g: Energy (kj/kcal) 2083/498, Fat 40 g, Sat. fat 23 g, Carbohydrates 44.5 g, Sugars 29.5 g, Proteins 7 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Salt 0.02 g
RASPBERRIES
AND COCOA FROM BELIZE 70%
International Chocolate Awards 2019: European Bronze Award
Academy of Chocolate Awards 2019 : Silver Award
Our eco-packaging is free from plastic and glue. We use certified natural paper.
Ingredients: Cocoa beans*, Raw cane sugar*, Cocoa butter* Freeze dried raspberries 1%*
*certified organic
Cocoa origin: Belize, from the Toledo district in the south. This organic fine flavor cocoa is grown by Mopan Maya farmers, close to the village San Jose` and is fermented and dried by the company Belyzium.
Tasting notes: Fruits, malt and molasses notes. A play between the fruity acidity of the raspberries and the full-bodied aroma of our single origin Belize chocolate.
Nutrition facts per 100 g: Energy (kj/kcal) 2177/506, Fat 40 g, Sat. fat 23 g, Carbohydrates 46.5 g, Sugars 33.1 g, Proteins 7 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Salt 0.02 g
STONE PINE & COCOA FROM TANZANIA 70%
Flavored dark chocolate.
International Chocolate Awards 2023: European Silver Award
Academy of Chocolate Awards 2022 : Silver Award
Academy of Chocolate Awards 2020: Bronze Award
We use best local organic stone pine essential oil from Bergila, Issengo.
Our eco-packaging is free from plastic and glue. We use certified natural paper.
Ingredients: Cocoa beans*, Raw cane sugar*, Cocoa butter*, stone pine essential oil 0,01%*
*certified organic
Cocoa origin: Tanzania, East Africa. This organic fine flavor cocoa grows in the Kilombero valley in the Morogoro region, close to the Udzungwa National parc. The company Kokoa Kamili ferments and dries the cocoa from about 2000 farmers in the area.
Tasting notes: This chocolate has notes of stone pine and resin (think alpine needle tree forest) combined with the fruity flavors of the Tanzania chocolate.
Nutrition facts per 100 g: Energy (kj/kcal) 2125/508, Fat 41 g, Sat. fat 23.8 g, Carbohydrates 46 g, Sugars 30 g, Proteins 7.4 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Salt 0.02 g
DARK CHOCOLATE 75% WITH
VOLGGER WHISKY COCOA NIBS
Academy of Chocolate Awards 2021 Silver Award
Our eco-packaging is free from plastic and glue. We use certified natural paper.
Ingredients: cocoa beans*, Raw cane sugar*, cocoa nibs*, cocoa butter*, Whisky (3,2%)
Cocoa min. 75%. *from organic certified agriculture
Cocoa origin: This beans are heirloom Nacional Arriba varietal grown in the Machu Chindal reserve forest in Esmeraldas, Ecuador. 18 Farmers from the village Mono Bravo grow, harvest, ferment and dry this rare bean varietal from Ecuador. Quality and export is overseen by Original beans.
Nutritional values per 100g: energy (kj/kcal) 2125/538, fat 42.5 g, saturated fat 24.5 g, carbohydrates 42 g, sugars 25 g, fiber 6.8 g, protein 8g, salt 0.02g
The whisky is distilled by Volgger Genuss in the valley of Ridnaun, South Tyrol. Volgger uses mountain spring water from Ridnaun and locally grown corn and barley.
Allergens: It may contain traces of tree nuts
WHITE RASPBERRIES
Artisanal vegan cocoa butter product with freeze dried fruits.
International Chocolate Awards 2020/21: World Silver
International Chocolate Awards 2020: European Bronze
Academy of Chocolate Awards 2019: Bronze Award
Our eco-packaging is free from plastic and glue.
Ingredients: Cocoa butter*, De-oiled almond flour*, Raw cane sugar*, Freeze dried raspberries (11%)*
*certified organic
Tasting notes: Fruity raspberries, almonds, creamy, nice acidity
Nutrition facts per 100 g: Energy (kj/kcal) 2376/568, Fat 42 g, Sat. fat 20.4 g, Carbohydrates 33 g, Sugars 25 g, Proteins 14.9 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Salt 0.01 g
WHITE BLACKCURRANT
Artisanal vegan cocoa butter product with freeze dried fruits.
Academy of Chocolate Awards 2020: Bronze Award
Our eco-packaging is free from plastic and glue. We use certified natural paper.
Ingredients: Cocoa butter*, De-oiled almond flour*, Raw cane sugar*, Freeze dried blackcurrant (10%)*
*certified organic
Tasting notes: Fruity blackcurrants, almonds, creamy, nice acidity.
Nutrition facts per 100 g: Energy (kj/kcal) 2376/568, Fat 42 g, Sat. fat 20.4 g, Carbohydrates 33 g, Sugars 25 g, Proteins 14.9 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Salt 0.01 g
WHITE SEA BUCKTHORN
Artisanal vegan cocoa butter product with freeze dried fruits
Academy of Chocolate Awards 2020: Silver Award
Our eco-packaging is free from plastic and glue. We use certified natural paper.
Ingredients: Cocoa butter*, De-oiled almond flour*, Raw cane sugar*, Freeze dried sea buckthorn (10%)*
*certified organic
Tasting notes: Fruity sea buckthorn, almonds, creamy, nice acidity
Nutrition facts per 100 g: Energy (kj/kcal) 2376/568, Fat 42 g, Sat. fat 20.4 g, Carbohydrates 33 g, Sugars 25 g, Proteins 14.9 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Salt 0.01 g
We offer customized recipes and labels for your shop, company, hotel, your wedding or any other celebration. We`re creative and love the challenge.
Talk to us, we’d be happy to serve you!
