How Miami’s Chocolate Master Creates the Perfect Bar of Chocolate - Handmade

On this episode of ‘Handmade,’ master chocolate maker Carolina Quijano walks us through her chocolate-making process, from hand selecting the best cocoa beans in the world to the roasting process to grinding, sifting, molding, and more. The result is pure and delicious chocolate from her shop Exquisito Chocolates in Miami. www.exquisitochocolates.com/
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Credits:
Director/Producer: Carla Francescutti
Camera: Carla Francescutti, Francesca Manto, Pelin Keskin
Editor: Carla Francescutti
Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
Development Producer: McGraw Wolfman
Coordinating Producer: Stefania Orrù
Audience Engagement: Daniel Geneen, Terri Ciccone
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[@v3nom11065]

The fact that she focuses on a good partnership with the farmers is the real magic.

[@exquisitochocolates8949]

Thank you! This is at the core of what we do! 🤗

[@ahmadadeebmasalmah7648]

@@exquisitochocolates8949 The fact that the lady in the video is super smart in biology is even more cool. You guys have some chocolate biology scholars

[@mikeoloco4298]

Ahmad Adeeb Masalmah Chemistry, but we got the idea

[@aaron-tp4pm]

She got smarts and beauty

[@johnr.21]

@@aaron-tp4pm and chocolate

[@leechuanyang6712]

She's basically got a phd in chocolate making

[@jeffforbess6802]

Lee chuan yang she’s a chociatrist

[@leechuanyang6712]

@@jeffforbess6802 Oh my didn know such a job exist

[@jeffforbess6802]

It doesn’t, but it should. Just a play on words, my friend. Stay well.

[@tkcaapi2876]

Walter Brown

[@exquisitochocolates8949]

🍫🤓

[@angelmujahid2233]

It never ceases to amaze me when I witness a person doing what they were clearly put on earth to do. This was incredible.

[@jackfrosty4674]

Serious adverse events in professional athletes skyrocket 6,000 percent following covvvid “vacccccine” rollout. NO TAKEE THE experimental vacccine and no give it to child. Bad.

[@waffle8364]

Destiny is not real. She chose this path. She was not destined to walk it.

[@crispygecko7294]

It’s an expression dawg

[@GrimlyYours]

​@@waffle8364 Cope harder 😂

[@religionisapoison2413]

​@@GrimlyYours cope is a trendy thing people came up with who are too ignorant to express themselves. Your point has no weight and offers no comeback. It is the most guarded, spineless insult you can give. It sounds like you struggle with your own mortality or some fluffy cloud of existence.

[@marcuscarana9240]

She's a candy maker but she speaks, explains, behaves and acts like a scientist and an engineer and also an ethics advocate just for the fact that she gives so much value in partnership with local farmers.

[@pinkdeerguns89]

She's lying.All that"help the people" rhetoric sounds like cult shit,I would know,I grew up in one."Us doing better helps you do better".....

[@critical_analysis]

She clearly seems to be scripted...No really kind person talks that much!

[@bellenesatan]

​@@pinkdeerguns89Ah yes, cults, infamous for being helpful and kind members of society. Maybe you should join a cult if that's what you think, would do you a lot of good. 😂

[@bellenesatan]

​@@critical_analysis She's doing an educational video. Someone didn't pay attention at school. 🤣

[@critical_analysis]

@@bellenesatan Thanks for enlightening me! You are on par with enlightenment philosophers like Voltaire!

[@arizonatea3009]

Saving this in case humanity forgets how to make chocolate.

[@ShiratoriIsOffline]

This has been saved in the "archive".

[@Kestoduonine]

dont need that they destroying entire planet xD

[@robertmiller7921]

"And from the ruins, a new civilization arose, one built upon chocolate."

[@arizonatea3009]

Robert Miller you talking about the oompah loompas? 😂

[@pandica745]

Its not like we will forget how to make it...its how much it will cost in the future

[@markus3355]

She’s dedicated and knowledgeable about her craft. The fact that hot chocolate inspired her to create an entire process from scratch is just remarkable. Truly, she’s a model thinker. Not many people are able to follow their passion with this much clarity and drive. Mad respect to her, I admire that.

[@freshbakedclips4659]

True, many people today are lazy and always complain why they have low wage for doing little. This woman is the greatest example I can show to them.

[@Califdml45]

Hands down one of the most informative videos I have ever watched on making chocolate. I love how her chocolate is not made by huge machines, but in a small environment where she has complete control from start to finish. She's an amazing woman.

[@SaltyMikan]

I'd say that she actually has less control. Those large factories control every part of the process precisely

[@GrimlyYours]

​@@SaltyMikan She literally controls every step of the process, sometimes manually. Automated factories do not compare.

[@flyinghighoverthesky]

When I get to visit Miami, I will definitely drop by, and as a Canadian working in Belgium as a chocolatier I give her my utmost support. She gives full appreciation to the chocolate farmer. Good job.

[@johnny_trips1oninstagram500]

👆👆 the name on the handel for your psychedelic & mushroom trips🍁🍃🍄🍫

[@ghanimtl2518]

Hey, am really passionate about chocolate am Canadian also and I really want to more about chocolate industry in europe , do you have LinkedIn ?

[@richiedoan4592]

Friends: you need to stop eating chocolate you’re getting fat” Me: “I’m fine chocolate is a fruit”

[@Readwithyoussef]

I'm my self I love chocolate and I'm not getting fatter

[@exquisitochocolates8949]

😂😂😂😂😂 truffles are just fruit salad

[@franklinbeats474]

@@solchapeau6343 what?

[@cheria9399]

It’s a bean (seed) of a fruit

[@turskopile]

Cacao is a fruit, so that makes chocolate a salad

[@thismyname4682]

I delivered food to this lady once, she's really nice. The smell that comes out of the front door while its closed is incredible.

[@7amodmax]

What's the name of her brand ?

[@oliviaahale9282]

@@7amodmax Exquisito Chocolates

[@divyanshinagpal6701]

How to reach her? Please tell address of this place

[@swapnilshirke732]

U r Lucky

[@thefallencat2080]

@@diegolopez19 Are you really this rude?

[@tenengmuluh354]

This lady inspired me to pursue chocolate making. Coming from a country that produces these beans primarily for export but in turn imports lots of chocolate, her voice keeps telling me to learn this and return home where I can help farmers who get paid very little from producing these beans under very harsh conditions.

[@zhozhoe]

Have you started ? Are you from Ghana?

[@GrimlyYours]

I wish you all the luck!! 🙏🏽💕

[@tortuga8329]

I love how knowledgeable she is about her work. Explains each process with such detail and is proud of her final product.

[@mrgreen-qw3fh]

I admire how knowledgeable she is, about her craft and her passion towards it.

[@exquisitochocolates8949]

Thank you so much! Try very hard to learn more and more each day in the craft

[@Allahuma.sali.ala.muhammad.]

@@exquisitochocolates8949 is it you?

[@Evan-pr3bf]

Exquisito Chocolates 3 things. 1 I've had you're chocolates they are fantastic! 2 thank you for elevating chocolate as a craft and helping make a video like this. Chocolate has been criminally underrated with very little appreciation for it's nuance and I thank you for helping people see how refined chocolate can truly be. 3 I don't think you meant it in this way but the way you talked about some bitter chocolates gave the impression that all bitter chocolates are the result of over roasted and lack quality. From what I have been told there are just some beans with natural bitterness even when fermented and roasted correctly. I have had amazing bars with bitter notes that in no way diminish the flavor of that origin. So that’s my pedantic disagreement. That said I’m just a guy who likes chocolate on the internet and you are definitely more knowledgeable than I am. I could be wrong but I think that not all bitterness in chocolate is indicative of poor quality and over roasting. Again thank you for you’re contribution to the world of single origin craft chocolate.

[@eyevan7398]

Awesome

[@shirayuki6119]

She even know how the machines work, how much temperature, the consistency, the texture... My god, I love her

[@LeonieLawliet]

I love how she emphasizes on the importance of giving back to the farmers. This is the kind of business I support.

[@samm74656]

True!

[@Leo-eb1wl]

So many people say they help the farmers but the reality is they don’t. She might be an exception but it is often used as a marketing tool rather than actually being a reality.

[@Lousasshol]

@@Leo-eb1wl .. I think the farmers need to help themselves if they choose to pursue that line of work

[@Leo-eb1wl]

@@Lousasshol I don’t think you understand how things work in developing countries, most farmers are generational and have limited education as revenue generated is sufficient to cover basics. In many cases farmers lose money each year. Saying that farmers should help themselves is a very simplistic way of seeing the issue.

[@TheKasikaasu]

Sure you do here in comment section, but still buy the same old Hershey's at the store am I right?

[@allanvijay264]

Wow, wonderful narration by Carolina. I didn't realize until now how intense chocolate making is. A lot of work goes into the process of chocolate making. Everything seems so genuine, and I now understand why chocolate is costly. Thank you Caroline for supporting the farmers and thank you for the awesome video.

[@julieowen5874]

Good for you!! It's so true. No one seems to appreciate how long it takes to grow that bean...I'm glad to hear farmer's are being paid what they deserve.

[@SFledz]

Just listening to her and seeing how much she cares about both the taste and the farmers makes me automatically more open to paying more for what is likely a much better product. Excellent video. Now to track some of this chocolate down.

[@exquisitochocolates8949]

Thanks for watching 🤗 lots of care to honor what the farmers produce for us. Find our products at ExquisitoChocolates.com

[@MrEazyE357]

@@exquisitochocolates8949 Wow! I was actually expecting for the bars to cost more since you can easily pay $5 for a "gourmet" chocolate bar at your local grocery. Please don't use this comment as a reason to raise your prices because I plan on being a customer in the future. Thanks for all your work and expertise!

[@exquisitochocolates8949]

@@MrEazyE357 not at all the plan so no worries! A lot of those "gourmet" bars you see are actually raising their prices to trick consumers into thinking it is quality given the wave of craft producers

[@MrEazyE357]

@@exquisitochocolates8949 Good! And yeah, I kinda figured that. That's why I put the quotes around it.

[@daspinmonkey]

@@exquisitochocolates8949 I wish I could order some! I live in Australia though 😭 Those truffles look amazing!

[@mariacharles591]

This woman is amazing you can tell she cares about her job and the farmers who grow and produce the cocoa she a true genius

[@the_clapp3r298]

Maria Charles LMAO, it is cacao

[@bananapiegod7583]

She is a true genius you’re right I wish I could try some of that chocolate

[@slappedonhook]

@@the_clapp3r298 No. The fruit is known as cocoa AND cacao. More normally cocoa.

[@ainultasneem7536]

@@slappedonhook Cocoa is a chocolate powder made from roasted and ground cacao seeds. Cacao refers to the plant itself.

[@slappedonhook]

@@ainultasneem7536 no. Cocoa is also refered to the fruit. And I come from a country which cacao beans are one of the three broad groups of cacao used in the world. Trinitario cacao. Just because you know it as one thing doesn't mean it is the only thing.

[@JigglePhysicsX]

She really treasures that symbiotic relationship with her and the farmers. I love that.

[@abdulmohsinbakhsh1051]

The amount of detail and explanation that she shares just goes to show the level of passion she has for what she is doing.

[@stmbds]

just imagining the smell in her shop must be heavenly

[@spoon5915]

Probably smells like diabetes

[@danishbutter1847]

but the smell comes in the back craft room but the front is the display.

[@danishbutter1847]

@@spoon5915 over glucose is diabetes

[@bouzakmaya3260]

Heavenly to any other person who doesn't work there

[@jeonskookiee8366]

@@spoon5915 why do ya'll like to throw diabetes around at everything? Like literally stop it's annoying.

[@ddm817]

Now THAT's what a master does , she teaches and instructs and DOESN't hide secrets , she is well worth the title of a Master , well done

[@swoops223]

hate when people hide recipes!

[@vinny-yj9ln]

SpencerSwoops well if it’s a chef, they have every right to do so and it’s completely understandable...

[@swoops223]

vinny they have every right to but it still bothers me, if the recipe is that good share it with the world!

[@satriorama4118]

@@swoops223 but that doesn't worked in capitalism society. Everyone sharing everything only happens in utopia

[@ddm817]

@@satriorama4118 , true legends teach you the craft from their heart , A to Z and still be the Master on the throne !

[@frankiedapol9069]

I came across and watched so many videos on KZbin but this one is the best of its kind! Her passion and knowledges of making her craft is truly impeccable!!! 🙌👏👏

[@hektorlinko]

Damn this is a great video! Lots of science and knowledge and love of labor behind the scenes. I also respect how she keeps everything in the community with giving back to the farmers who do lots of hard work. I saw another video where people had to do all the hard work on the beans but saw how she already purchased the beans pre prepped but now I see how she got them so it makes sense that she gives back to the farmers. It's all a hard work of team effort with everyone putting in their two cents and working together. This is a very positive and educational fun video and I totally dig it! A++++ Thumbs Up! and lots of props and respect to this company and friends and family. This should be on Discovery + or something like that.

[@enjoisk8a911]

Love that she talked about her product being beyond fair trade. I wonder if she sends the farmers bars made from their cocoa, that would be awesome

[@exquisitochocolates8949]

Thanks for watching! Yes, every trip we take bars from their beans and share confections made from other farmers too. There have been a few that had never experienced chocolate before

[@enjoisk8a911]

@@exquisitochocolates8949 Thats so awesome to hear. I've heard many stories of vanilla of cocoa farmers who cant afford to taste the products that their crops go into. Awesome tho that you support farmers with liveable wages and the share the fruits of their labor :)

[@exquisitochocolates8949]

@@enjoisk8a911 oh wow! Thanks for sharing that. That I've heard is also a tough industry :(

[@akennedy8945]

@@exquisitochocolates8949 amazing concept for a business and I'm happy to see it's flourishing. I think another great foodie channel you should try to create with is Bon Appetit, with maybe Claire and Brad. Claire having a pastry background and Brad having an experience touring and observing a cacao farm would make not only a great video but spread information about what good chocolate is to another larger audience.

[@exquisitochocolates8949]

@@akennedy8945 ooooooh! That would be a dream video to make 😁

[@jemmascott5559]

“We’re not talking about fair trade, we’re talking direct trade” That is the way!

[@lilhades9484]

@#maxim #Max no

[@alissa6]

Boycott Nestlé

[@CB-xp9ew]

this is the way

[@elwoje]

little did we know it direct (unfair) trade.

[@beec.6668]

@@CB-xp9ew this is the way

[@threelameduck3043]

Everything about this is so inspirational, the way she explained everything... So genuine, engaging, articulate & fascinating

[@johnabney3530]

This is so good all the way around for everyone, it’s incredible. She produces a world class level chocolate that the rest of us can enjoy like royalty and everything done with the best intentions for everybody. I wasn’t expecting a heartwarming story, the word chocolate will pull anybody in…😊

[@dennisj.plotsi9295]

She explains everything in such a detailed way is like giving us a history lesson about cocoa. This lady is 🔥.

[@user-ll9px1id4o]

agreed

[@imgoodatflute6033]

It’s more of chemistry than history

[@jdiamond1952]

Cacao*

[@hampusgunnarsson8389]

Her explanations of what is going on are actually painfully inaccurate

[@angelicalarsson6570]

@@imgoodatflute6033 Från q Avv wc q. Whiwtwvtttåfff gym to no but quick

[@randomstuffs26]

How she explains and speaks about how chocolate is made is just perfectly well said. She's an expert chocolatheist.

[@forevertheaii]

Chocolatier🤤

[@Toru_01]

chocol-atheist? I'll see myself out.

[@aramkaizer7903]

Chocolatologist

[@firefoxcodex15]

Chocolasopher!

[@enzoqueijao]

I do not believe in chocolate

[@rebelbelle62]

Wow, what an awesome way to do business. The focus on the farmers and making sure they get their rightful share is just amazing! And it's true there's a story behind every piece of chocolate consumed. Thank you so much for the video!

[@peculiar_wood]

It’s great that she isn’t super sick of chocolate. She obviously enjoys it and still sees all the little shines and glimmers of all the factors and details. There are so many people who would get SOOOOO sick of chocolate if they worked her job.

[@ecocentrik]

It's obviously not just her job, it's her profession. You don't get to be a master of your craft with only a passing interest. You need to love what you do.

[@geoman798]

NO WAY, I literally pass by this shop everyday but had no idea how much work was actually put into each bar. Will definitely be stopping by soon!

[@daShadoSage]

My fav place to buy chocolate from. I've had them at my events as well. I used to have an office 4 blocks away

[@eddygci8]

Where is it?

[@daShadoSage]

@@eddygci8 2606 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135

[@scuderia747bhp]

@Mohales Thank you sir, next time in Miami I’ll make sure to go there!

[@Squiemoo]

Do they have an online shop? I would definitely buy!

[@nealmarasinghe7755]

She just casually drops this isn't even her first career and was a psychologist and management consultant before... Yikes I feel lazy.

[@assalt7248]

Get in line, some of us don't even have a degree yet.

[@naiyou2840]

Ah yes. The crushing pressure of American college debt 😍

[@user-oo7xj3vc7k]

@@naiyou2840 sad T^T

[@ndomakongsuh936]

It’s not about how fast you can swim, it’s about how slow you can drown. Your time will come don’t rush

[@exquisitochocolates8949]

Must say..chocolate-making takes the cake! Thank you for watching and for your support 🤗 You can find our products on exquisitochocolates.com 🍫

[@bamaguy5000]

You can tell that this woman is passionate about what she does! We need more people like that! Best damn chocolate I’ve ever eat! High recommend to visit this particular shop!

[@johnny_trips1oninstagram500]

👆👆 the name on the handel for your psychedelic & mushroom trips🍁🍃🍄🍫

[@annabelmbeka1734]

Who else felt like they can actually start their own chocolate business!! This is phenomenal!!

[@zarifahmed8549]

Came to see how chocolate is made, went with a degree in chemistry

[@MrWhangdoodles]

Oh, my sweet summer child.

[@halfbloodfuko7720]

@@MrWhangdoodles You know nothing Jon Snow

[@sp3ctralbrid384]

its actually botany

[@nikeom3240]

Facts

[@shaunaXX]

I wish this was what was in my chem degree course

[@thatjokerperson7062]

Me: *eating chocolate* Someone: "You need to eat more fruit" *"ACKCHYUALLY"*

[@thatjokerperson7062]

@@fzxio_ no one tell him

[@itz_zerinvadergacha4610]

Lol

[@ZUL_RBR]

Lol

[@TRlFOLD]

@@thatjokerperson7062 what did he say, he deleted the comment

[@thatjokerperson7062]

@@TRlFOLD he said "spelt it wrong 4th grader."

[@JavaoftheLava]

i love how DIY it is. she kept mentioning that a lot of stuff was intended for other things. Like the honey strainer thing

[@xlncy]

And my idly batter maker 7:14

[@luispedroza3043]

So much respect for someone who honors the process and the people who work so hard to keep it running!

[@KittiLumpo]

"when dark chocolate is bitter that means its burnt" I KNEW IT my mother owes me an apology

[@taylorscooking3266]

Lol

[@feroze2887]

No it's not. Burnt chocolate will taste worst and much bitter. But people who never ate dark chocolate and only prefer milk chocolate will still find it bitter. Because cacao has a bitter taste. For evidence their are people in the comments section who ordered her dark chocolate and found it bitter and said they prefer the sweetness of milk chocolate. Their are variations in bitterness based if percentage of cacao. Anyone new to dark chocolate can start from 70 percent.

[@mochi_4726]

Indeed

[@xplicitmike]

@@feroze2887 they're talking about basic ass Hershey or Lindt or whatever.

[@kiranxl995]

so...4 months since you died

[@yudiwang625]

“You can brew tea with it” Iroh: *heavy breathing*

[@Ayyciee]

lmao

[@alishaanimations3058]

YO XD

[@umminaziha]

Iroh:welp it too late im in the spirit world

[@mohammadislam6386]

storm yeah ik what about it?

[@Bluemilkbuns]

SKJDHDHDHD

[@mavrosyvannah]

I hope you company continues for 7 generations. Small is so valuable to the world.

[@s.wajeehulhassannaqvi6418]

Such a fair lady - she didn't try to hide anything. Instead this video serves as one of the best guide for anyone who wants to get into the business of chocolate manufacturing. It is the first time I instantly felt the urge to subscribe to a channel.

[@spinalfluidexplosion]

I love how positive this comment section is lol. Chocolate makes everyone agree

[@exquisitochocolates8949]

So happy we can be united thru 🍫!!!

[@roinoahfernandez]

She's an organizational psychologist. She know what to say to persuade people. 😂

[@tgmtf5963]

Chocolate reminds of my poop

[@CallMeSmoothWitIt]

Chocolate will actually help release endorphins and will make ppl a lil happier. Just watching and thinking about Chocolate will create a sorta placebo effect. Cool huh 😎

[@4f52]

I swear to god... you can't be this stupid can you?... They delete comments. It's like saying North Korea loves Kim Jong Un.

[@itzzara_6985]

This is kinda irrelevant, but i realised that when people comment something positive about someone, especially in the comments section, it affects how others judge as well. For example, everyone here is really supporting this lady and are commenting lovely things about her, so it then makes me think the same, but if a whole bunch of people where to say bad things about someone, the majority of the people would also start criticising. This really goes to show that we truly affect the way others think, and it is a really important thing that we all become role models to each other. Always be kind. Also I agree this lady is really educated, much respect.✊

[@fullofshit5998]

Damn this is actually true

[@SabrinaG5]

Facccctssss

[@dkanshfo782]

That just snapped me

[@st4rb4rks]

According to my calculations

[@checkserk4792]

That's really insightful, what a good observation.

[@devstation18]

Amazed by the ingenuity of using the machines for other product and integrating in a small scaled production facility, I am from india here the refiner grinder with stones are extensively used to grind pulses, oil seeds

[@droopysplay]

I love this video, i look it 4 times already and always stuned how she loves her work and know everything about chocolate. She also is very respectful for the farmers. 🙂 Perfect video

[@jayzan5270]

Now that's a real master! This woman knows her stuff, no BS, great personality.

[@exquisitochocolates8949]

Thank you Jay! We have a no BS policy when it comes to our ingredients. 🤗 Support at exquisitochocolates.com 🍫

[@mohawk4759]

Exquisito Chocolates Oooo! not even that expensive for the quality

[@eydrissedelacruz7547]

the fact that ethics isn't compromised and she makes an active effort to positively impact lives is what is making me wanting to consistently support her business. she's a queen

[@freakinpro]

eydrisse dela cruz chocolate bean queen

[@willywonka7812]

Queens are a relic of a primitive stage in human society. I mean, ideally. Sadly Capitalism propagates the caste system that sees the poor eat out of garbage cans while a parasitic overclass shits in golden toilets and play games with our lives,while stifling progress

[@ZacVaughan]

Willy Wonka cool story bro

[@willywonka7812]

Did you NEED to advertise your idiocy so loudly?

[@ZacVaughan]

Willy Wonka yeah hella cool story

[@IlseMulAuthor]

Wow! It's awesome they source directly from the farmers. it's also very interesting to see the whole process from the moment she receives the beans. Inspirational!

[@gianluigijequinto]

From this short 14min video I learned so much. I can't imagine a master class with her teaching it. Extraordinary!

[@ibegyourpardon2543]

You can brew tea with it Me: *I will buy your entire stock*

[@mohakdua6754]

british much?

[@CL33333]

Mohak Dua exactly what i was thinking!

[@davidconrad7970]

@@mohakdua6754 or maybe a better wise, plump, old uncle?

[@susan3403]

David Conrad Iroh 👁🍵👁

[@PooksterBear]

OneSilentFellow - not like only english people like tea im american but i like tea and drink like 4 cups a day right now?

[@AB-it3to]

Her knowledge of the subject matter is insane. She explained everything so well!

[@marekdzurak1867]

so you think you canT learnt it in one week right ?

[@iHasCaek]

@@marekdzurak1867 learning the words and doing the thing are 2 different things

[@AB-it3to]

@@marekdzurak1867 her depth of knowledge wasn't earned in a week. So no, I don't think I'll be able to learn all of this in a week and apply it as masterfully as she does. The entire purpose of videos as such is to show people how individuals like her dedicate a considerable amount of time (definitely more than a week) to achieve mastery at what they do.

[@iAmNothingness]

you're only a master at something if you're able to explain it THAT WELL that everyone can understand it.

[@Renanaguilar]

@@marekdzurak1867 vous ête une conaisse

[@Robert-xp4ii]

She has a very intense process that you can tell took many years of adjusting to get where she is today. She's very passionate about her products and I'd love to try them. Amazing!

[@humanbagel]

I love watching these Handmade videos because these people are so passionate and skilled and excited! its contagious!

[@NB-ky5ol]

I love how she detailed the process and the idea behind quality vs quantity.

[@Resin_Lover]

N B sure same with coffee, when over roasted like Starbuck they can keep coffee consistenly taste but bitter than normal. Drinker will not recognized true flavor of coffee

[@bright_star]

You can totally tell that she truly loves making chocolate and aprecciates chocolate farmers. As a colombian, she makes me really proud 😌

[@bright_star]

@Paulo Gaitan You can be proud of your own achievements, just as you can for the achievements of others 😉

[@tiffanybaby13]

My favorite thing about this business is her entrepreneurial spirit, finding tools/machines for other food products and using them for her chocolate, her research, passion, and quality really shines!

[@xlncy]

I want my grinder back 7:14

[@michaelhodges250]

I loved this episode. She's was super knowledgeable

[@13CrystalMoon]

Those 14 minutes made me love and respect her. Wish everyone was so open, honest and fair with their trade.

[@srtghfnbfg]

Please don't forget smart hehe. She explains things so well including scientific topics

[@swaynews8395]

That’s exactly why she is successful

[@arielespadas]

Humblest flex I’ve ever seen. This lady is so incredibly impressive. Like WOWWW. She is so passionate and so educated on her craft that she knows the molecular structure of cocoa butter!! She built her own machine and then just casually throws in there that she’s a organizational psychologist! And she supports and treats the farmers with dignity and respect we have no choice but to stan.

[@exquisitochocolates8949]

Haha thank you so very much! We appreciate your words of support! 🤗 You can find us at exquisitochocolates.com 🍫

[@rithicadevireddy]

Chocolate is literally the only thing I can't control myself with. It's magical

[@mmaking8664]

She is the kind of person who makes the world better, 1000% dedicated to her craft, and honest about her product, and ultra knowledgeable. GOD Bless !

[@kellacanb]

I actually screamed when I came across this. I'm so happy to see this video on the internet. Carolina is so dedicated and passionate about what she does at Exquisito. I'm from Miami and I took my best friend here for her 18th birthday and we did a tour, learned the chocolate-making process, and then decorated our own truffles. It was a beautiful experience. I also bought one of her chocolate bars (my favorite: dark chocolate with almonds). I highly recommend a visit if and when you can. ❤🤎

[@exquisitochocolates8949]

🤗🤗 Your support means so much Robyn!

[@fathimafarahna2633]

lockdown

[@exquisitochocolates8949]

@@fathimafarahna2633 Hi Fathima! You can find our products online on exquisitochocolates.com

[@Danielle_1234]

The best chocolate I've ever had has been made in France. When I say this to people I generally get a blank response. No one has heard of French chocolate before in the US. I stopped being able to buy what I once could import and that has lead me on a chocolate making expedition at home. Her experience and motivation to start validates my own. I'm so glad to find familiarity with someone who I assume makes awesome tasting chocolate.

[@Nemtexer]

What an outstanding piece of art. Never thought of the painstaking process to make that high-quality chocolate.

[@sliceofbread29yrago52]

12:20 Seriously that Hot Chocolate she had must of been indescribably magnificent. After tasting it, she changed her entire career and devote herself to the art of chocolate. Truly amazing.

[@mawortz]

she had a ratatouille moment

[@hac2011]

It might have been Jean-Paul Hévin’s hot chocolate... they were famous for it, and it was unlike any other I’ve ever tasted...decadent as heck. They don’t serve it in store anymore but you can buy the mix and they have videos online explaining how to prepare it correctly.

[@victorialin4804]

everyone say thank you hot chocolate

[@aj-sz8mu]

That is honestly the better way to start a career than not wanting to do anything from hs, so you go to college, and decide a career cause you liked the teacher, and soon realize you dont like the rest of the classes/job.

[@A_O_Leary]

Angelina's Chocolat chaud?

[@RisingStarL96A1]

She knows what she is doing. Like someone who cares.

[@trooper2708]

Don't beg for likes

[@dominosketch7175]

Startech Lonkar, They aren’t begging for likes, they said the the lady in the video is LIKE someone who cares about what she does. Just because a comment has the word “like” in it doesn’t mean they are asking for likes :/

[@sisamusudroka3000]

@@trooper2708 don't project onto others...like beggar

[@vampibibi]

@David Davesby you guys need to learn how to read..dang it.

[@buttery_gooch6]

@David Davesby learn to read. that's obviously not what he was saying.

[@koonayoung6138]

So much respect to this lady. I love her passion and so much of effort put into making chocolate. This kind of person really motivates me. Love love love her!!!!!!😘

[@docsaurabh25]

Thanks a lot for bringing such a beautiful and encaptivating story . Her passion glistens through her eyes and her words speak of the effort , care and dedication. Thanks and may God bless her in all her endeavours

[@hafsa_99]

Employees everyday challenge: "Try not to lick your gloves"

[@HAli7]

Last to lick the chocolate off their gloves gets $100,000

[@user-mh2bw4hu3o]

Easy, just eat tons of chocolate a few hours before the challenge so you get sick of chocolate.

[@shineintherain]

Well it was her own gloves and noone else ever used them before and even after her. She is smart enough to discard them..:)

[@nuutasi]

😂 I just wanted to stick that whole spatula in my mouth!

[@naninordin2097]

🤣🤣🤣

[@tagsiskolik]

I am a Food Engineering student in Turkey and I have to say this woman almost knows everything about cacao and the processes that are involved in chocolate making as well as our professors. Wonder if she ever had an education on food production or she is just passionate about what she does. Well, after watching the full video appereantly she just loves chocolate. It is always pleasant to see someone who is passionate about something, especially when it is their job.

[@Teirzu]

Yo if she didnt love chocolate then this video will never exist and she wouldnt know everything about chocolate Oh wait.... you Are Turkish Like me Değilmi ? :)

[@lukejposadas]

"Food Engineering student..." You can learn everything on youtube for free. Your professors are dipshits

[@apexgear2340]

@@lukejposadas Looks like we have a genius on our hands

[@krngkrrb8991]

@@lukejposadas how did the youtubers learn their info then? Other youtubers?? It had to come somewhere.

[@wickedproductions5336]

I have NEVER seen chocolate explained in such depth before! Really cool video !

[@altar7885]

Really love how she's had to research/test/adapt to find the proper machinery to get the process and result she wanted. Congrats!

[@jbb2009]

As someone who despises dark chocolate, finding out the bitter taste means it is burnt is now having me questioning everything. I'll have to order a bar from her to try it :) And the white chocolate looks so interesting! Have to try that one too!

[@Dylan-xl9gp]

^

[@placeholder6373]

Chopped onions it tastes bitter change my mind

[@delanjello]

I prefer spaghetti

[@alexdavis1235]

Arlin Birkby she said, “dark chocolate isn’t supposed to be bitter, if it is bitter then they have over-roasted the beans and they are burnt.” You’re a little condescending for how wrong you are.

[@alexdavis1235]

Arlin Birkby did you not just read what I had quoted? It’s not SUPPOSED TO BE THAT BITTER.

[@tree479]

When you were craving chocolate and accidentally made a whole business for it.

[@dragoon260]

*STONKS*

[@sofia-kj5yk]

i hate it when that happens 😩

[@ShittyShart]

Whoops i did it again!

[@ajaybeast_7461]

I love the confidence of this lady 😍 speaking firmly and explaining the process

[@KeR00H]

I had to order some, I can get behind something that’s made with this much care, passion and love. Also extremely impressed by the face that they pay the farmers good!

[@millicentluke1686]

You can also place your order

[@millicentluke1686]

On ig

[@bcfb21]

Other experts: “yeah this giant machine cuts the stems off of an apple” Her: “I can do everything with a hammer, shop vac, and pvc piping.”

[@exquisitochocolates8949]

That sums up "a day in the life of a craft chocolate maker". 😃

[@yovishcl2467]

Improvise adapt overcome

[@DiorskiePrepossessing]

Bruh, you expect an ice cream machine to wipe your ass?

[@maxiipad-8860]

ᕼEᖇᑌIK LOL IK?

[@davidwebb1721]

Wow. This lady knows she is talking about. I wasn’t surprised to hear she had a strong education, you can tell. She is super well spoken. This was super interesting to watch. I wonder if you can buy it and have it shipped to your house.. I want to try some now.

[@exquisitochocolates8949]

Thank you David! You can absolutely buy online and we will ship to you. Find our products at ExquisitoChocolates.com

[@nawazsaquib1390]

The masterclass at its best.... From that cocoa powder to the final product....wow....and yes hats off to all the farmers also...👏🏻👏🏻💥💥

[@lareka]

The passion and level of expertise at Exquisito are simply amazing - so happy to be working with you!!! 🍫🍫🍫

[@9_treasure]

Loved her more when she gave the credit to farmers too😍 Such a pure heart.

[@rysmchale1281]

I would love to buy her chocolate esp if it benefits the farmers.

[@MySunShiineDoll]

@Traveling Adventure Variety what's the website? Did I miss it?

[@halodp9161]

@@MySunShiineDoll ExquisitoChocolates.com

[@Selinashii]

They are all sold out wtf

[@cosmicdraconian6712]

@ztratuz really??

[@cosmicdraconian6712]

@garbanzobeans dayum

[@ismaaeelmartin5213]

This lady Is a genious Lil did you see the machine she made from Amazon stuff. And how she casually talks about the science behind the chocolate. My favorite type of people

[@squiremuldoon5462]

Ordered the 4 pack and now it’s the only chocolate I eat, do yourself and society a favor a support beautiful businesses like this.

[@jackjanezic7752]

“We must now temper the chocolate” *claire has left the chat*

[@loganparr8490]

Jack Janezic Hahahahah, I got that!

[@BossitroniuM]

She needs to do Swedish fish

[@jonnyace9198]

Let her watch this, she might want to temper

[@bweeeeniee1131]

I'm simply astonished with how she makes chocolate and the relationship she has with the farmers. You can feel the magic she puts in those every piece of art called chocolate. Simply phenomenal.

[@jacobbyham3287]

After seeing this video a month ago, stopped by on the way down to Key West. Little on the pricey side, but you’re not buying a Hershey Bar, they make quality chocolate and the price is worth it. The flavors are certainly exquisite!

[@heatherteach9182]

Thank you! I am new to the vast world of working with chocolate. I'm still learning about sourcing quality chocolate and tempering to make bars etc. Your video is very helpful and I truly appreciate your conscious work practices (i.e.. knowing where and who your cacao comes from).

[@guilbert5815]

I love it when she is more concerned of the farmers and growers who earn so little in growing and harvesting them and never talk about how she profits from it.

[@milamcade]

Just placed my order! Hopefully they don’t melt on their way to VA! I am so excited! Her passion for her product is praise worthy.

[@xHarpyx]

Does anyone have a link ? I really want some of THIS chocolate

[@weixinlu3641]

@@xHarpyx www.exquisitochocolates.com/ she gave the link in some comments :)

[@sofiaellenfernando4957]

How did it taste like?

[@blancavelasquez9859]

How was it

[@oogabooga7150]

Don't leave us hanging bro!

[@jamalali5585]

She’s so young but you can see by the bits of grey in her hair that this Business wasn’t easy. She started a business she and her family will profit from, She cemented her family’s name not only in Miami but in the chocolate, Bravo sister 👏 👏 👏.

[@tuungan]

What an absolute professional. I am in awe. And they way she wants to give back to the farmers - mad respect.

[@domthebomb4878]

When she said the chocolate tastes like oranges because they grow near oranges.. I seriously want a chocolate orange

[@gust8609]

i tried a chocolate that taste like orange before, its rly good (to me)

[@jousukecodm7299]

How bout chocolate that grows near marijuana plants hmmm?

[@phosphorusdaemon7]

Also the coffee beans from Guatemala when you roast, grind and brew them have the acidity and some of the flavours of oranges.

[@ms.baepsae6794]

There's chocolate orange flavored actually

[@remorse9481]

Kinda sounds gross to me

[@ciennarose007]

I love how so many of her machines are DIY, like the winnower, even the vibrater thing that they use for the chocolate bars was an ikea cart, so creative!

[@exquisitochocolates8949]

Thanks, Ashley 😊 In the world of craft chocolate making, resourcefulness is key. You might enjoy this blog post of ours: www.exquisitochocolates.com/blogs/news/the-wonders-of-chocolate-making-machinery

[@ALPHARHYTHM0]

@@exquisitochocolates8949 thanks for the link, that was a great read!

[@fallensun8068]

She is the McGyver of chocolate

[@arrjhaysantillan1215]

We need more of this kind of business owners. Salute! You are such a great example of what a business owner should be.

[@miloudbouchefra200]

I just like this woman, so artistic, so scientific and so passionate about what she is doing that she makes you appreciate every step of the process. I'd gladly volunteer in that small factory just to have the chance of making such a fine product.

[@Jazzgin]

I didn’t know i’d been eating a product of rocket science.

[@mustafakhalid9348]

You probably didn't, not all chocolate producers use these sophisticated methods and these high quality ingredients, the chocolate you eat is probably made completely by a machine with alot of artificial ingredients in it.

[@Jazzgin]

HISOKA Amour What makes you assume I didn’t?

[@mustafakhalid9348]

@@Jazzgin i didn't assume, i stated the probability that you are not eating quality made chocolate, most big mainstream chocolate brands doesn't actually put that much work into it, and i don't know about you, but i don't have a small chocolate factory near me, nor most of the people. Edit: typo.

[@Jazzgin]

HISOKA Amour I literally live in a neighborhood stuffed with boutique chocolatiers and roastaries. And also, tasting good chocolate is always one of the first things I do when I travel. I even save the wrappers. But I have always been a loyal eater. Didn’t know much about the process of making it. And that’s why I wrote that comment. So, please re-read my comment and read your reply. Hope you’ll notice what a weird assumption it sounds like to me.

[@trashedeggnog3858]

@@Jazzgin would've never guess that from your initial comment lol