United StatesBean-to-Bar
mānoa chocolate
12 bars 4.4 from 16 ratings
Artisanal Hawaiian chocolate maker crafting handmade bars in Kailua. Renowned for direct trade sourcing and showcasing unique island terroir.
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mānoa chocolate
Located in the coastal town of Kailua, Hawaii, Mānoa Chocolate is a dedicated artisan producer that has helped define the modern Hawaiian chocolate landscape. It makes its bars by hand in its own bean-to-bar chocolate factory. Their journey is rooted in the agricultural potential of the Hawaiian Islands, turning locally grown and ethically sourced cacao into a sophisticated experience that celebrates the spirit of Oahu.
The chocolate is characterized by its meticulous handmade nature, where every batch is processed within their Kailua factory. Enthusiasts often note a sensory profile that mirrors the lush, tropical environment of the islands. The texture is carefully developed through traditional bean to bar methods, resulting in bars that balance the inherent fruity and nutty notes of Pacific cacao with a smooth and refined finish.
Transparency is a pillar of their philosophy. By utilizing direct trade practices, Mānoa Chocolate establishes meaningful relationships with cacao growers both locally and abroad.
Shops that carry mānoa chocolate
18 shops on Chof carry mānoa chocolate. Each shop picks its own bars, so selection varies.
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- Bean Bar YouOnline shop in Australia · ships to Australia and New Zealandmānoa chocolate at Bean Bar You Order on beanbaryou.com.au
- Bean to BarOnline shop in Belgium · ships to Belgium and Luxembourg
- Bean to BiteOnline shop in Denmark · ships within the EUmānoa chocolate at Bean to Bite Order on beantobite.dk
- ChocoladeverkopersOnline shop in the Netherlands · ships to 30 countriesmānoa chocolate at Chocoladeverkopers Order on chocoladeverkopers.nl
- Craft Chocolate StoreOnline shop in the Netherlands · ships to the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany
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- ChocolateSeekersOnline shop in the United Kingdom · ships to 17 countriesmānoa chocolate at ChocolateSeekers Order on chocolateseekers.com
- Cocoa RunnersOnline shop in the United Kingdom · ships to 57 countriesmānoa chocolate at Cocoa Runners Order on cocoarunners.com
- Mon Aimee ChocolatOnline shop in the United States · ships to the United States and Canada
- Yahara Chocolate & TeaOnline shop in the United States · ships to 61 countries
- ChocobarOnline shop in Canada · ships within Canada
- Chocolate Collective CanadaOnline shop in Canada · ships within Canada
- The Chocolate ProjectOnline shop in Canada · ships within Canada
- Adagio ChocolatesOnline shop in the United States · ships within the United States
- DeLaurenti Food & WineOnline shop in the United States · ships within the United States
- Monsieur Marcel Gourmet MarketOnline shop in the United States · ships within the United States
- The Chocolate DispensaryOnline shop in the United States · ships within the United States
- The Chocolate House DCOnline shop in the United States · ships within the United Statesmānoa chocolate at The Chocolate House DC Order on thechocolatehousedc.com
12 bars on Chof
Bars by mānoa chocolate
mānoa chocolate
Flavors of Hawaii Mai'a x Banana
70%darkUnited States
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Honoli'i 70% Dark
70%darkUnited States
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Kahaluʻu 70%
70%darkUnited States
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Kamananui 70%
70%darkUnited States
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Kealakekua
70%darkUnited States
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KŌ HANA RUM
80%darkUnited States
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Ko'olaupoko 70%
70%darkUnited States
1 award
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Kona 70%
70%darkUnited States
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Manakō Mango Flavors of Hawaii
70%darkUnited States
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Mililani 70%
70%darkUnited States
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Nīnole 70%
70%darkUnited States
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Niu x Coconut
60%milkUnited States
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mānoa chocolate bars with awards
1 award result for 1 bar, newest first. Each label links to that year on Chof's awards page, and the icon beside it to the awarding body's own winner list. How Chof lists awards
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Frequently Asked
About mānoa chocolate
Which country is mānoa chocolate chocolate from?
mānoa chocolate is a chocolate maker based in the United States.
What kind of chocolate maker is mānoa chocolate?
mānoa chocolate is classified as bean-to-bar on Chof: its chocolate is made from cacao beans, refined and conched in a workshop or a specialist chocolate factory rather than melted down from bought chocolate.
How many mānoa chocolate bars are listed on Chof?
Chof currently lists 12 chocolate bars from mānoa chocolate, with full tasting notes, cocoa percentages and ingredient details.
Has mānoa chocolate won any chocolate awards?
Yes. Chof lists 1 award result for 1 mānoa chocolate bar, from the International Chocolate Awards. The newest listed is from 2019: International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2019 for Ko'olaupoko 70%.
How are mānoa chocolate bars rated by Chof users?
On average, mānoa chocolate bars are rated 4.4 out of 5 by Chof app users who have scanned and tasted them. This is a community rating, separate from the Top 20 list, which ranks makers by what their bars disclose: origin transparency, ingredient purity and documented process.
Which cocoa origins does mānoa chocolate use?
mānoa chocolate sources cacao exclusively from United States across the bars currently on Chof.
Where can I buy mānoa chocolate chocolate?
mānoa chocolate sells directly through their website at https://manoachocolate.com. Chof lists 18 shops that carry their bars, including Adagio Chocolates in Middlebury, Bean Bar You in Australia and Bean to Bar in Belgium. To track your tastings and find more bars like mānoa chocolate, scan any of their bars in the Chof app.
Where can I learn more about mānoa chocolate?
Visit mānoa chocolate directly at https://manoachocolate.com, or browse every mānoa chocolate bar with origin and tasting details on this Chof maker page.
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