Mahalo Coopers!

Hi all!
Just a quick post showing some of our photos from last September's visit to the Coopers on the Big Island. Bob & Pam Cooper have been operating Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory since 1997, and it's currently the only estate-grown Hawaiian finished chocolate. (Naturally, you can find it at Bittersweet :-)


It's a tiny orchard, but these Forastero trees sure are happy!

This little guy absolutely knows when to show up...

Although the industry is still small there, Hawai'i's subtropical climate and diverse growing regions make it a truly unique origin with incredible possibility. Here's to the Coopers for their hospitality...we certainly hope to get back for another visit soon :-)