Cacao beans are the starting point, but they're not the whole picture. Depending on what you're making — dark, milk, white, or something in between — you'll need a few more things on your bench.

This is where we keep the rest of the ingredient list. Cocoa butter in several forms, from tempering magic "Silk" to natural and organic options. Milk powders for milk chocolate. Sweeteners beyond standard sugar. 

Everything here is what we actually use or have tested extensively. If it's in this collection, it's because it works for craft chocolate making — not because we're trying to stock a warehouse. Some of these products, like cocoa butter, are worth understanding before you buy. The differences between deodorized and natural matter more than most people realize, and they'll affect your finished chocolate in ways you can taste. If you're just getting started, the beans come first. Start there, then come back here when you're ready to build out your recipe.