About Tasmanian Chocolate Makers

In 2023, a single bite of hand-made chocolate, fresh from Pilopaso Chocolate Haus in the Solomon Islands, shattered his preconceptions of what chocolate is. This wasn't the mass-produced sweetness he knew; it was pure, unadulterated cacao, stone-ground with sugar, a revelation of flavor. The seed for Tasmanian Chocolate Makers was planted: a desire to share this authentic experience.

Joel, fueled by newfound passion, sourced his first cacao nibs from Papua New Guinea through the Cacao Embassy Australia. He dove headfirst into the art of chocolate making, experimenting like a mad scientist with his melanger. The result was transformative: a symphony of marmalade, cherry, and caramel notes that ignited a fire within him. Sharing these creations with friends and family, witnessing their pure joy, solidified his mission: to craft exceptional chocolate that honored its origins.

Tasmanian Chocolate Makers stands on three unwavering pillars: Simplicity, Quality, and Joy.

Simplicity manifests in minimal ingredients, recyclable packaging, and traditional methods.

Quality means sourcing exceptional cacao and cacao butter, forging direct, ethical relationships with farming communities through the Cacao Embassy Australia, ensuring fair compensation and sustainable practices.

And Joy permeates every step, from bean to bar, sharing the pure, unmasked essence of cacao.

This commitment to purity translates to chocolate bars made in small batches, with only cacao, cacao butter, and sugar, all sourced from neighboring Pacific Island communities. No vanilla to hide the cacao's true character, no additives, just the raw, exquisite taste of real chocolate. Joel's journey, from a single transformative bite to crafting artisanal bars, is a testament to the power of authentic flavor and the joy of sharing it.