original hawaiian chocolate factory

if you consider yourself a chocolate connoisseur then chances are you already know about the big island's original hawaiian chocolate factory. the fertile land may be better known to most folks for kona's world famous coffee, however it is also just right for growing chocolate and, in fact, is the only spot in the states where cacao beans are grown, harvested, processed & made into luscious chocolate bars.

the journey from the orchard to the marketplace is what makes this estate grown chocolate and so while you will have to trade a hamilton for a single chocolate bar you can comfort yourself knowing that this is truly a made in hawaii product which is just one of the reasons it is a favorite of many island chefs.

curious to try some? ohcf confections can be found at select stockists around the islands & on the mainland and, of course, online (free shipping on orders over $100 $125). and, yes, ohcf does offer the occasional farm tour so you can discover just how that artisanal chocolate bar was transformed from the humble cacao bean (fyi - tours are only available if time permits so do call ahead to avoid disappointment).

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Comments

[Kat]

thanks for the tip!

[leigh]

kat - thought you might like to know that pat's island delights stocks ohcf. i had to make do with a milk chocolate bar since the dark chocolate was out of stock when i stopped by the shop so now i am curious as to how their dc compares with scharffen berger & dagoba.

looks like more chocolate research is required. ;-)