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Where to Buy Cacao Beans - Episode 19

cacao sourcing Jan 18, 2026
image of chocolate bars and cacao beans with text reading "Where Should You Source Your Cacao?"

This episode discusses where to purchase quality beans. Sourcing is THE most important part of the bean-to-bar process, hence it is essential to find suppliers with quality cacao. It is optimal to buy direct from the farmer (direct trade) but as a smaller chocolate factory this is not always feasible. So watch this episode for a list of reputable intermediary cacao suppliers.

Film & Edit: Carson Butterbaugh
Hosted By: Dylan Butterbaugh
Music: Willy Wonka - Pure Imagination (Trap Remix) by Dotan Negrin & Prismatic Mantis ft. Future James

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