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Easy tutorials and guides to help you learn the art and craft of chocolate-making at home, written by professional chocolatiers, confectioners and chocolate lovers. Start learning today!
DIY Chocolate Making Tutorials
Dip into making your own chocolate from scratch! Homemade chocolate is satisfying, but requires patience and practice. Start your DIY chocolate making journey with these articles, using techniques ranging from easy to advanced.
Easy - Beginners
How to Make Dark Chocolate from Cocoa Powder (Easy)
Looking for a quick chocolatey fix? There’s no faster way to make your own than with cocoa powder. Food scientist […]
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How to Make Chocolate From Cacao Nibs
Learn how to make chocolate from cacao nibs! Whether you’ve purchased some cacao nibs from the store or cracked your […]
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How to Make Chocolate with Cocoa Beans (Bean to Bar)
In this pro chocolate-making tutorial, Chef Prish explains the full process for how to make chocolate with cocoa beans at […]
Read MoreEaster DIY Chocolate Making
Get in the Easter spirit with these DIY chocolate-making tutorials and treats that are perfect for gifting… or simply eating yourself!
How to Color Chocolate Correctly: Red, Gold, Black & More
Learn how to color chocolate correctly in this tutorial with professional chocolatier, Simon Knott, using chocolate-suitable food colors. Adding color […]
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Chocolate Easter Egg Recipe: How to Make a Homemade Easter Egg to Gift
Don’t buy Easter Eggs this season! Professional chocolatier Simon Knott shares his chocolate Easter Egg recipe and tips for hand-crafting […]
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What is the Best Chocolate for Molds?
When you’re learning to mold chocolates, knowing the best chocolate for molds is crucial. Chocolatier Simon Knott explains the best […]
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How to Use Chocolate Wrappers Foil & Where to Find It
Give your handmade chocolates an elegant finish by wrapping them in foil. Professional chocolatier Simon Knott explains how to use […]
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How to Make Chocolate Molds at Home
Create your own custom chocolate designs with a homemade chocolate mold. Chocolatier Simon Knott explains how to make chocolate molds […]
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How to Ship Chocolate without Melting
Wondering how to ship chocolate without melting? Food scientist Elily Temam explains how to properly prepare and package your hand-crafted […]
Read MoreChocolate Tools & Equipment
For the best homemade chocolate, you’ll need special equipment… and know how to use it! With a few good tools, you’ll soon be on your way to crafting delicious bean-to-bar chocolate at home.
Best Machines to Grind & Conche Chocolate at Home
In this article, Chef Prish explains the different styles of machines used to grind and conche chocolate at home. She […]
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How To Use Chocolate Fountains: Complete Guide
In this complete guide, Ayla Marika explains how to use chocolate fountains including technical assembly, operation and troubleshooting tips. She […]
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What’s the Best Chocolate Melting Machine for Home Use?
Need to melt lots of chocolate and fast? Save yourself time and hassle, and invest in the best chocolate melting […]
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Tempering Chocolate Sous Vide: How To Guide
Sous vide is a modern, unconventional and incredibly easy method for tempering chocolate. In this guide, you’ll learn how tempering […]
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How to Choose a Commercial Hot Chocolate Machine for Your Business
Looking for a commercial hot chocolate machine? Find the perfect machine for delicious hot cocoa, to boost your sales & […]
Read MoreDIY Chocolate Making Ingredients
Incredible food starts with quality ingredients, and chocolate is no exception. Learn about the ingredients that go into making chocolate, what they do, and how to choose the best ingredients for your chocolate-making and chocolatier projects.
How to Make Cocoa Powder from Raw Cacao Beans
Learn how to make cocoa powder at home from raw cacao beans. Ferment, dry, roast and grind cocoa beans to […]
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What are Cocoa Beans? The Art & Science of Choosing Cocoa Beans for Chocolate
As a bean-to-bar chocolate maker, knowing how to choose good cocoa beans is vital. In this guide, Chef Prish explains […]
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What is Black Cocoa Powder and How to Use It?
Learn what is black cocoa powder how it differs from regular cocoa, and how to use it for rich-colored, flavorful […]
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What’s the Best Sugar Free Melting Chocolate?
Curious about sugar free melting chocolate? Chocolatier Simon Knott reflects on the best sugar-free melting chocolate brands & how they […]
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Fats & Oils You Can Substitute for Cacao Butter in Chocolate
Unable to find or use cocoa butter for chocolate-making? In this article, we explain what fats and oils you can […]
Read MoreMaking Carob Chocolate
Carob is a delicious, sustainable and underrated alternative to chocolate. Gone are the days of chalky carob chocolates; carob treats today are sweet, indulgent and surprisingly healthy. Discover how to make carob chocolate sweets at home!
How to Grow Carob & Find a Quality Carob Tree for Sale (USA Guide)
Want to grow your own carob harvest at home? Today, we explain how and where to find a carob tree […]
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How to Make Carob Chocolate Bars that Resemble REAL Chocolate
Wondering how to make carob chocolate bars and treats, like those from the shop? In this deep dive, professional chocolatier […]
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Chocolate vs Carob: How Do They Compare?
Wondering what the difference between chocolate vs carob is? Can you substitute carob for cacao? Chocolate expert Simon Knott compares […]
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Start crafting your own real homemade chocolates, with tutorials from:
Ayla Marika
EDITOR & PRODUCER
Ayla is a website producer, visual artist and graphic designer based in Australia, and author of the critically acclaimed graphic book ‘How Food is Made: An illustrated guide to how everyday food is produced’.
Chef Prish
WRITER - Chocolate Expert
Chef Prish is a South African contemporary raw, vegan chef. Chef Prish co-founded Taiwan’s first contemporary raw, vegan restaurant (NAKEDFOOD), and co-founded online store VeganYumz.
Simon Knott
Writer - Chocolate Expert
Simon Knott studied a BSc Hons in Catering Management, Food Science, and Nutrition at Oxford Brookes University, and was awarded five Gold Great Taste Awards for his traditional fudge and chocolate products.
Elily Temam
WRITER - FOOD SCIENTIST
Elily Temam is a food scientist based in Ethiopia. She holds a BSc in Food Science and Technology from Arsi University, has worked in the dairy industry, and runs the Telegram food channel EASY RECIPE.
About Chocolatiering
We want to help you learn how to make chocolate yourself at home
Chocolatiering was born from a love for chocolate and environmentally sustainable practices. Everyone loves chocolate, but how chocolate is made and processed remains a secret to most. Founded by food writer and food activist Ayla Marika, and supported by her team of professional chocolate writers, Chocolatiering aims to demystify the chocolate making process, showing how you too can enjoy the art and craft of making chocolate at home using authentic techniques. By educating ourselves and taking back the power to grow, process and make chocolate ourselves, we can gradually help to dissolve unsustainable and unfair practices in the international chocolate trade.
CHocolatiering Topics
Chocolate tools, equipment & ingredients
Find out what tools you need to make chocolate at home, including chocolate machines, molds and other essential DIY chocolate making equipment.
We share information on essential tools, equipment and supplies for making chocolate at home. Find out exactly what you need to make chocolate from bean-to-bar at home, as well as carry out chocolatier techniques such as tempering and molding. Includes articles on chocolate-making machines, chocolatier tools and chocolate candy molds, and essential ingredients such as cacao pods, beans and powder, cacao butter, chocolate types and even cacao trees!
DIY Chocolate Making Tutorials
Learn to make chocolate with expert tutorials, from advanced bean-to-bar chocolate making and chocolatier techniques, to easy family-friendly recipes.
Explore our detailed instructions and tutorials to make your own chocolate at home using various methods, from easy tricks to advanced chocolate crafting techniques. Find out how to make chocolate from bean to bar, as well as easy hacks for making chocolate from cocoa power and nibs. Learn correct chocolatier techniques for chocolate tempering, melting and molding, and fix common chocolate issues such as blooming and seizing.
Make Carob Chocolate
Learn all about this incredible yet under-appreciated chocolate alternative, and how to make your own carob chocolate at home.
Known as St. John’s Bread for it’s life-sustaining and nutritious properties, carob is hugely underrated as an environmentally and culturally sustainable, as well as delicious, alternative to cacao chocolate. Â Learn the joys of carob with articles on growing and processing carob pods at home, making your own homemade carob chocolates, and using carob for cooking, health and enjoyment.