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Tasting Chocolate with Colour - Episode 83 chocolate tasting Jan 19, 2026

In this episode we hear from Hazel Lee, the creator of Taste With Colour. Her chocolate tasting guide aims to simplify the way we taste chocolate, making it more fun and approachable for everyone.

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Reasons Chocolate Is Out of Temper - Episode 22 chocolate tempering Jan 18, 2026

Get ready for a deep dive into tempering chocolate. This episode covers the ins and outs of a difficult step of the chocolate making process. You'll learn some of the basic underlying science, the ...

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How To Hand Temper Choocolate - Episode 13 chocolate tempering Jan 18, 2026

Learn how to hand temper dark chocolate with Manoa Chocolate. 

THINGS YOU'LL NEED TO HAND TEMPER:
-plastic bowl (regulates temp better as plastic)
-chocolate (dark chocolate is better because of its high...

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The Chocolate Conch - Episode 12 chocolate conching Jan 18, 2026

Conching is one of the less understood steps in the chocolate making process. For us at Manoa Chocolate, using a conch can turn chocolate from good to excellent. Find out how it works in this episo...

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The Chocolate Ball Mill - Episode 10 ball mill chocolate pre-refining refining Jan 18, 2026

There are three main ways of refining nibs into cocoa liquor. Learn how Manoa Chocolate Hawaii creates bean-to-bar craft chocolate with a ball mill.

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Pre-Refining Cacao Nibs - Episode 08 chocolate pre-refining Jan 18, 2026

There are many ways to liquify cacao nibs into chocolate. Episode 8 covers the basics of pre-refining nibs and why this step, for Manoa Chocolate's maker style, is so important. 

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Secrets for Silky Smooth Chocolate - Episode 07 chocolate texture Jan 18, 2026

Episode 7 discusses micron size and the techniques and machinery Manoa Chocolate has used to develop an even, smooth texture in their chocolate. Dylan demonstrates how to use a high precision grind...

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Tasting Craft Chocolate 101 - Episode 06 chocolate tasting Jan 18, 2026

Episode 6 covers the fundamentals of tasting craft chocolate. Dylan tastes chocolate from Dandelion, Herufek, DickTaylor, and Labooko and talks about the unique styles and flavor qualities that mak...

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Tempering Chocolate - Episode 05 chocolate tempering Jan 18, 2026



Tempering is one of the most challenging steps in the bean to bar process, with seemingly endless factors that go into getting that perfect "snap." Learn how Manoa Chocolate approaches the tempering ...

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