Masala Chai 62%

Kokopods is an artisan chocolate maker based in India. The brand specializes in small-batch production, focusing on regional ingredients and specific processing techniques to highlight the character of Indian cacao.

The Masala Chai 62% bar utilizes cocoa beans sourced from Puttur in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka. A distinct feature of this bar is the flavor infusion process, which begins during the fermentation and drying stages rather than post-harvest. The resulting chocolate is crafted from a simple ingredient list consisting of cocoa beans, cocoa butter, jaggery, and a blend of spices.

By utilizing jaggery as a sweetener instead of refined sugar, the bar leans into traditional flavor profiles common to its region of origin. This selection of ingredients and the deliberate timing of the spice infusion demonstrate a production philosophy centered on capturing the essence of masala chai within a finished cocoa product.