Dark chocolate melts on my tongue as I stand in the shade of the orchards at Maui Ku‘ia Estate Cacao Farm, grateful for the brief reprieve from the infamous Lahaina sun. I feel as close as I can get to savoring chocolate straight from the source. I’m here for the Maui Chocolate Tour’s newest offering: […]
Varying in shades of marigold orange, crimson and pistachio green, dense pods hang low on rows of slim evergreen trees. The beans inside these pods will be made into rich chocolate. Here at Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate, innovative and sustainable agriculture practices help grow high-quality cacao and craft artisanal chocolate. “It’s like the difference between
Nothing beats the warm, fuzzy feeling you get when family and friends unwrap your thoughtful holiday gifts. But it’s not easy picking out the perfect present. Fortunately, the Valley Isle is home to many creative makers whose exquisite products make for perfect gifts. Whether you’re shopping for someone who loves Hawaiʻi or just the picky
No one ever needs a reason to enjoy chocolate. But Maui Kuʻia Estate Chocolate, which will open its doors to the public in Lahaina next month, is a must-try when visiting Maui. Kapalua resident and former biotech scientist Gunars Valkirs started the company in 2013 with new cacao trees on 20 acres of former sugarcane
