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Some traditions grow richer with time. When we opened Kakawa Chocolates in 2009, Brandied Cherries...
Kakawa founder Jin Sun shares the inspiration behind her advent calendar: 25 handmade chocolates, most created just for Christmas.
The surprising truth about gluten free chocolate, and what really happens in a chocolatier's kitchen....
As we head towards the festive season, we are already seeing businesses get in touch...
From cacao pod to finished bar: explore the fermentation, roasting and tempering process behind every chocolate at Kakawa Chocolates.
Kakawa's Head Chocolatier Jin Sun shares how she reimagined the moon cake in premium chocolate, a modern take on Mid-Autumn Festival gifting
Finding the perfect Father's Day gift is not always easy, and as a chocolatier, I...
Confused by chocolate truffle, bonbon and praline? Award-winning chocolatier Jin Sun explains what each name means, and how it varies by country.
Discover why handmade chocolate is one of the most thoughtful winter gifts, from cosy pairings to small batch pralines crafted with care.
As winter arrives, chocolate becomes a slower ritual. Kakawa founder Jin Sun pairs single origin cacao with whisky, red wine and dessert wine, from nutty Caraïbean Islands 66% to fruity Madagascar 64%. Alongside seasonal favourites like the Ultimate Winter Indulgence collection.
Fruity chocolate flavours don't always come from added fruit, they often come from the cacao itself. At Kakawa, we've found that one simple question, "what fruit do you naturally enjoy eating?" It can be a surprisingly accurate guide to the kind of chocolate you'll love. Here's what your fruit preference might reveal about your palate.
EOFY has a way of arriving faster than anyone expects. In this post, Kakawa's Jin Sun shares the best last-minute corporate gift ideas that still feel genuinely thoughtful — what to look for, why artisan chocolate works for almost any recipient, and how to make a confident choice even when time is short.