How To Make Chocolate At Home In 4 Easy Steps | Ep.111 | Craft Chocolate TV

[@mistagunzz9670]

Hey dylan, great video!! I remember you and Greg mentioning the need of a different drainage system in your sink (because of the cacao butter). Would you be willing to do a longer video going into a bit more depth about this topic and how a hobbyist may approach this? Thanks again for all the helpful information

[@CraftChocolateTV]

For home use, you need to minimize the amount of chocolate going down your drain (none should be the goal). As soon as cool water hits it, chocolate will solidify in your drain. You can use a heat gun and scrape and wipe down your equipment, but you shouldn’t wash chocolate down your drain. If you must, you need to talk to a plumber about a grease trap, but we can’t speak to codes or the usefulness of doing that residentially.

[@mistagunzz9670]

@CraftChocolateTV I really appreciate your insight! Typically, it's just the leftover chocolate from the melanger after scraping it clean, but I should invest in some lint free towels and give it a good wipe down before washing the melanger.

[@01surendra]

Ading ingredients after grinding or when grinding for 2 days

[@DlyaProsmotraEv]

Thank you for the video. Where can I purchase high-quality cocoa beans in small batches?

[@CraftChocolateTV]

That depends on which country you're in and how small the batch is. In the USA, John Nanci at Chocolate Alchemy - @HowToMakeChocolateAtHome - is an incredible source for small batch beans, with a large variety to choose from.

[@mbalce6220]

Im a fan.. how can i make fruity notes? Im using oven for roasting

[@CraftChocolateTV]

The best way is to start with beans that have fruity notes. Not every region/origin has those notes, so be sure to look at the flavor notes the supplier provides for their beans when you're sourcing. Hope that helps!

[@mbalce6220]

@@CraftChocolateTV And what roasting profile will be perfect for a spiced chocolate drink? Unfortunately I can't afford to experiment since good beans here are hard to find and quite expensive.. thank you so much for answering

[@Esellssomething]

Hey Dylan, would it be possible to speak with you?

[@CraftChocolateTV]

Due to schedule and Dylan being in high-demand at Manoa, we aren't able to offer private appointments, but we do our best to answer questions here. Do you have a specific question we might be able to help you with?

[@Esellssomething]

@@CraftChocolateTV no worries figured as much. Thank you very much for responding really appreciate it. Would there be a way to send an email instead of asking on here? Thanks