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Post by Alchemist on Feb 13, 2006 8:46:33 GMT -5
I have a couple of new items I wanted to let people know about. There is 33 lb capacity Escali scale. I choose this one in particular in that it will accept the 17 lb Santha bowl and still tare. There are also a couple new Molds - A new 4 oz mold and new truffle mold.
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Post by Alchemist on Mar 1, 2006 17:40:02 GMT -5
The new crop of 2006 (late 2005) Ocumare is now in. It has some nice fruit tones to it, and a little larger than the previous crop.
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Post by Alchemist on Apr 18, 2006 17:01:15 GMT -5
We have two brand new cocoa beans types in. There is fabulous Criollo from the Cuyagua region (near and like Ocumare) in Venezuela. This is what Criollo is all about and what everyone claims to have (but rarely do). It is fruity, delicate, chocolatey and it is without a touch of bitterness or astringency. The other is virtually the opposite. It is a smoky (dried over wood fires), heavy, deep Forastero (with a little Trinatario) from Papua New Guinea. We are now carrying de-odorized cocoa butter (in addition to the Natural still) and the molding syringe I use when I make my own chocolates.
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Post by Alchemist on Aug 7, 2006 11:15:30 GMT -5
I wanted to give those on the forum a heads up that we now have Ghanan cocoa back in. There is a twist this time. It is from the Kuapa Kokoo Co-op and it is Fair Trade Certified.
I will get getting the reviews up in the next day or so. It is a rather interesting Forastero in that it has quite a bit of fruit and other Trinatario characteristics.
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Post by Alchemist on Aug 9, 2006 17:31:07 GMT -5
The Fair Trade Ghana review is now up and is available.
I like this one better than previous year's Ghana.
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Post by Alchemist on Oct 6, 2006 18:11:20 GMT -5
There are now four new cocoa bean origins in stock. All are organic and most are Fair Trade Certified. Reviews are all up.
Sadly, we have run out of the Cuyagua.
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Post by Alchemist on Oct 20, 2007 13:47:00 GMT -5
The Behmor 1600 will soon be available. There is a review and the are currently available for pre-order.l
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Post by Alchemist on Mar 23, 2008 21:46:06 GMT -5
There are a couple of Refurbished Behmors available. Also a new Fair Trade Ivory Coast cocoa bean in stock. Good chocolate flavor with hints of pepper and (here is a first for me) hops - sort of the reverse of a chocolate ale. An ale chocolate. Sort of like a slightly fruity english bitter.
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Post by mistacandy on Apr 7, 2008 15:13:48 GMT -5
You had recently told me that you might make Goats milk available on your site. When do you think that will happen??
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Post by Alchemist on Apr 9, 2008 11:10:37 GMT -5
I hope in about a month at the most. It's on order and we are awaiting arrival.
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Post by Alchemist on Apr 16, 2008 19:15:21 GMT -5
No links here, but the Goat milk powder, a soy milk powder and some bulk cane sugar are now available. Check out the front page for all the links, or go to the Raw Ingredients in the Shop.
And as you will see, a limited supply of some 72 cavity heavy professional molds.
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Post by Alchemist on Apr 17, 2008 7:25:27 GMT -5
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Post by Alchemist on Mar 25, 2009 14:50:34 GMT -5
Hi folks. A new origin is in. Criollo/Trinatario mix. Peru. Pretty mild and softly fruity. And huge. Add I am trying a new flat rate pricing scheme. $8.99/lb across the board. Let me know what you think of it. Is the price worth adjusting the quantity in the cart if you want multiple pounds? That kind of thing.
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Post by Alchemist on Jun 15, 2009 16:52:06 GMT -5
The Tanzanian is now in. Nutty, no real fruit, balanced with a mellow earthiness. And a little discounted for the less than ideal prep.
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Post by Alchemist on Jun 17, 2009 12:11:48 GMT -5
Deodorized Cocoa butter is available again. A little more pricey than I wanted, but it is smooth and creamy without any odd processing odors.
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