Cacao
Character begins where cacao grows
By working with unroasted cacao, Raaka keeps the particular character of an origin close to the surface of the bar.
Our story & process
Our Story & Process
For Raaka, dark chocolate starts with unroasted cacao and close attention to what a particular origin can express.
Why unroasted
A process that begins before roasting
Let the cacao speak first
For Raaka, unroasted cacao gives dark chocolate room to show each origin's character. In Brooklyn, cacao moves through sorting, grinding, refining, tempering, molding, and wrapping.
The trade story rests on direct, long-term purchasing relationships, with sourcing and pricing shared as part of the connection.
Craft
Craft follows the bean
Rather than force one formula across every origin, the recipe takes its cues from the cacao's existing character.
Relationships
Connect the bar to its producers
By bringing sourcing and pricing into the account, the bar remains connected to the people behind the cacao it uses.