Chocolate makes for excellent bedfellows with several drinks: it’s not uncommon to attend pairing sessions where different types of chocolate are paired with select wines or coffees to elevate or augment the particular notes in a couverture chocolate bar. But on January 26, 2018, we took it to another level when we collaborated with artisanal tea crafters, Lewis & Carroll, for an afternoon of chocolate and tea. Established in 2015 and known for their premium blends of exquisite teas, Lewis & Carroll has inspired legions of new devotees to the art of tea drinking. Their meticulous curation of tea varieties […]

On September 10, things at the Trans Resort Bali in Seminyak became just a bit more delicious. Krakakoa conducted a chocolate tasting and making workshop, and invited participants to spend the day learning just a little more about why we do what we do. Guests of all ages were given a 2-hour  course that consisted of an introduction to the Krakakoa mission and the impact it continues to have on our partner farmers, followed by a sneak peek into our chocolate making process. Guests then sampled bars from the Arenga Classic and Flavours of the Archipelago ranges, exploring the plethora […]

Hi, my name is Sabrina. I have this idea about cocoa, can we meet and can we talk? Begitu Sabrina Mustopo menulis surat elektroniknya. CEO dan pendiri Krakakoa, sebuah perusahaan cokelat craft, ini belum tentu mengenal orang yang ia kirimi surat tersebut. Berbekal sebuah ide, ia mencoba mewujudkannya. Dari surat tersebut, jaringan yang berhubungan dengan cokelat mulai berkembang. Sabrina mulai mengenal WWF, sebuah organisasi non profit yang bergerak di bidang konservasi lingkungan. Dari situ ia mengetahui tentang program penghidupan yang lestari (sustainable livelihood) di Lampung yang kemudian memungkinkan Sabrina bertemu dengan para petani cokelat. “Saya tidak tahu tentang cokelat sama sekali, no basic understanding,” […]