{"title":"Bean to Bar Chocolate Maker: Encore Coffee \u0026 Chocolate","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBean to Bar Chocolate Maker Location:\u003c\/b\u003e Grandview, Missouri\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChocolate Maker Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Mike King\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWebsite:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"www.encorecoffeeco.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.encorecoffeeco.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate Established:\u003c\/b\u003e June 2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIngredients Used:\u003c\/b\u003e 3 - Cacao, Organic Cane Sugar, Cocoa Butter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAllergen Information:\u003c\/b\u003e Manufactured in a facility that also processes milk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/nvKqvk3CCfA?\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick here to watch the \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003echocolate \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003etasting recording with Mike from Encore Coffee \u0026amp; Chocolate.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/UBb-1Esd8pE?si=1Gmxk3t392Y1ypEi\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/UBb-1Esd8pE?si=1Gmxk3t392Y1ypEi\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ldhyh5Pgg0o\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMike King is the chocolate maker behind Encore Coffee \u0026amp; Chocolate in Kansas City. He began making chocolate in 2021 after years of roasting specialty coffee, driven by the same curiosity that first led him to coffee more than two decades ago. Wanting to understand chocolate at its source and how cacao beans could be transformed into something delicious, he began learning through hands-on experimentation, studying the techniques of other bean-to-bar makers, and applying the same discipline and attention to detail he had developed as a coffee roaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis first batch was humbling. It was far from what he envisioned, but it taught him how critical refining, roasting, and patience are to the process. He shared it with friends and family anyway, and their encouragement helped push him forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Mike’s process special is that he starts with ethically sourced cacao beans and handles every step himself, including roasting, hand-sorting, winnowing, refining, tempering, and molding. Each chocolate bar is crafted in small batches to highlight the natural character of the cacao, whether it is deep and bold or smooth and approachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMike wants customers to know that his chocolate is not mass-produced. Every bar reflects careful work, constant learning, and genuine passion. Just like the coffee he roasts, his goal is simple: to create chocolate that is authentic, delicious, and made with integrity from bean to bar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"cursor: pointer; display: none;\" id=\"socialpilot-extension-hover-button\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"70-dark-chocolate-dominican-republic","title":"70% Dark Chocolate — Dominican Republic","description":"\u003cp\u003eCacao sourced from smallholder farmers in the Duarte province of the Dominican Republic, known for producing well-fermented beans with balanced chocolate flavor, gentle fruit acidity, and smooth body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBean Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eDuarte Province, Dominican Republic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Year: \u003c\/strong\u003e2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3 - Cacao beans, organic cane sugar, cocoa butter\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrganic:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegan: \u003c\/strong\u003eYes\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoast Profile: \u003c\/strong\u003e230-250 degrees\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConche Time: \u003c\/strong\u003eApproximately 48 hours\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCocoa Content:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e70%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCacao Variety: \u003c\/strong\u003eTrinitario, Forastero, Criollo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.5 \u003c\/span\u003eoz\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergy Information: \u003c\/strong\u003eManufactured in a facility that also processes milk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chocolate, dried fruit, mild citrus, caramel, smooth finish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairing Suggestions: \u003c\/strong\u003eCoffee, bourbon, red wine, almonds, roasted nuts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg id=\"socialpilot-extension-hover-button\" style=\"cursor: pointer; 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