Spotlight on: Roasted Craft Chocolate

Discover the Craft: Turning Ethically Sourced Cacao into Artisan Chocolate Bars

At East View Coffee Company, we believe great flavor comes from great process. That’s why our handcrafted chocolate bars start with the same philosophy we use for our coffee—roast with intention and never cut corners.

Our secret? We roast our cacao beans using a coffee-style drum roaster instead of a traditional oven. This unique method unlocks bold, complex flavors that mass-produced chocolate can’t match.

From farm to bar, every step is done with care—and you can taste the difference.

Why Roasted Chocolate?

Chocolate is more than just a treat—it’s a craft. By applying our coffee-roasting expertise to cacao, we bring out subtle notes and aromas you won’t find in typical chocolate bars. Think deep, layered flavors and smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Whether you’re gifting or indulging, these bars are a reflection of ethics, flavor, and craftsmanship.

Our Craft Chocolate-Making Process

We go far beyond the basics. Here’s how we turn raw cacao into roasted chocolate worth savoring:

1. Ethically Sourced Cacao

We partner with farms that are committed to fair labor and sustainable practices. The quality of the bean—and how it’s fermented and dried—lays the foundation for amazing flavor.

2. Cleaning & Sorting

Each batch is hand-sorted to remove any debris or defective beans. Only the best make it to the next step. 

3. Roasting — The East View Way

Instead of a static oven, we use a drum coffee roaster for precise control over time, temperature, and airflow.
This step is crucial for:

• Highlighting the origin’s flavor profile

• Enhancing consistency

• Creating a rich, aromatic base

4. Cracking & Winnowing

The roasted beans are cracked to separate the nibs (what becomes chocolate) from the husks.

5. Stone Grinding & Conching

We use stone melangers to slowly refine the nibs over hours—or even days.
This slow process:

• Reduces grit for a silky texture

• Blends in organic sugar and cocoa butter

• Deepens the flavor through conching

6. Tempering

By carefully heating and cooling the chocolate, we form stable crystals that give our bars their:

• Signature snap

• Smooth, glossy finish

• Resistance to melting too easily

7. Molding & Hand-Wrapping

The finished chocolate is poured into molds, cooled, and wrapped. Every bar tells a story of care and patience.

Roasted Chocolate That Tastes—and Feels—Better

By merging coffee roasting traditions with ethical chocolate making, we create bars that are distinctive, delicious, and responsibly made. It’s a product you can feel good about from bean to bite. No dairy, no gross fillers - just chocolate and sugar. When your ingredients are this good you don't need anything else. 

🍫 Ready to Taste the Difference?

Stop by East View Coffee! Try our chocolate bars or decadent drinking chocolate. In addition, all of our mochas and hot chocolates are made with our own chocolate sauce. Always dairy-free and made with quality ingredients.