In March 2023 I spent one week at Varanashi Farms, an organic farm about an hour from Mangalore that grows a vast assortment of things, including, most notably for my purposes, cacao. We came here to do a tree to bar chocolate making course with Ketaki Churi, who co-founded The Indian Cacao & Craft Chocolate Festival and teaches courses and hosts chocolate related events around the country. The course, which I believe happens twice a year, was an amazing experience that I highly recommend, but the farm is also a great place to stay regardless of whether you’re taking the course or not!

 

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