United StatesBean-to-Bar
Ritual
Ritual Chocolate is a bean-to-bar chocolate maker based in the United States that utilizes direct trade sourcing for its chocolate bars.
Where to buy
Maker's shop
Shop at RitualThe maker's own online shop.
About
Ritual
Ritual Chocolate is an American chocolate maker based in the United States. Operating as a dedicated bean-to-bar producer, the company manages the transformation of cocoa beans into finished bars within their own facility. This approach allows for control over the technical aspects of production, from initial sorting to the final tempering of the chocolate.
The production style focuses on highlighting the characteristics of specific cocoa origins. By maintaining a bean-to-bar model, the team oversees the roasting and grinding processes to ensure that the final bars reflect the nuances of the raw material. The bars often feature a balance between the natural acidity of the cacao and the sweetness provided by added cane sugar.
Sourcing practices at Ritual Chocolate involve direct trade agreements. By working directly with farmers and cooperatives, the company seeks to foster transparency and consistency in the cocoa supply chain. These relationships are foundational to their operations, ensuring that the beans arriving at their facility meet established standards for quality and ethical treatment.
Shops that carry Ritual
19 shops on Chof carry Ritual. Each shop picks its own bars, so selection varies.
Visit a shop
- Good CheeseToronto, Canada
- The Chocolate ProjectVictoria, Canada
- Formaggio KitchenBoston, United States
- Formaggio KitchenCambridge, United States
- Monsieur Marcel Gourmet MarketLos Angeles, United States
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- The Chocolate DispensaryLos Angeles, United States
- Adagio ChocolatesMiddlebury, United States
- Formaggio KitchenNew York, United States
- Mon Aimee ChocolatPittsburgh, United States
- DeLaurenti Food & WineSeattle, United States
- Yahara Chocolate & TeaStoughton, United States
- The Chocolate House DCWashington, United States
Order online
- Bean Bar YouOnline shop in Australia · ships to Australia and New ZealandRitual at Bean Bar You Order on beanbaryou.com.au
- ChocoladeverkopersOnline shop in the Netherlands · ships to 30 countriesRitual at Chocoladeverkopers Order on chocoladeverkopers.nl
- Craft Chocolate StoreOnline shop in the Netherlands · ships to the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany
- ChocolateSeekersOnline shop in the United Kingdom · ships to 17 countriesRitual at ChocolateSeekers Order on chocolateseekers.com
- Cocoa RunnersOnline shop in the United Kingdom · ships to 57 countriesRitual at Cocoa Runners Order on cocoarunners.com
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- Bar & CocoaOnline shop in the United States · ships to 135 countries
- 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
- Good CheeseOnline 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
- Formaggio KitchenOnline shop in the United States · ships within the United States
- Monsieur Marcel Gourmet MarketOnline shop in the United States · ships within the United States
- Seek Chocolate ShopOnline shop in 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 StatesRitual at The Chocolate House DC Order on thechocolatehousedc.com
6 bars on Chof
Bars by Ritual
Ritual
Belize 75%
75%darkBelize
2 awards
Ritual
Fleur de Sel 70%
70%dark
3 awards
Ritual
Honeycomb Toffee 75%
75%dark
Ritual
Madagascar 75%
75%darkMadagascar
2 awards
Ritual
Mid Mountain Blend 70%
70%dark
3 awards
Ritual
The Après
70%dark
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Ritual bars with awards
12 award results for 5 bars, 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
Origins Ritual works with
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Frequently Asked
About Ritual
Which country is Ritual chocolate from?
Ritual is a chocolate maker based in the United States.
What kind of chocolate maker is Ritual?
Ritual 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 Ritual bars are listed on Chof?
Chof currently lists 6 chocolate bars from Ritual, with full tasting notes, cocoa percentages and ingredient details.
Has Ritual won any chocolate awards?
Yes. Chof lists 12 award results for 5 Ritual bars, from the Academy of Chocolate and the International Chocolate Awards. The newest listed is from 2024: International Chocolate Awards Americas Bronze 2024 for The Après.
Which cocoa origins does Ritual use?
Ritual works with cacao from Belize and Madagascar, with each origin equally represented across the bars currently on Chof.
Where can I buy Ritual chocolate?
Ritual sells directly through their website at https://ritualchocolate.com. Chof lists 19 shops that carry their bars, including Adagio Chocolates in Middlebury, Bar & Cocoa in the United States and Bean Bar You in Australia. To track your tastings and find more bars like Ritual, scan any of their bars in the Chof app.
Where can I learn more about Ritual?
Visit Ritual directly at https://ritualchocolate.com, or browse every Ritual bar with origin and tasting details on this Chof maker page.
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