Macambo: Chocolate’s Nutty, Grounding Cousin
Theobroma: Food of the Gods Cacao’s scientific name is Theobroma cacao. Derived from Greek, theo means god and broma means food — literally, “food of
Top 5 Reasons to Try a Chocolate Tasting Experience
Do you love chocolate? Of course, you do! But have you ever experienced chocolate in the way it was meant to be savoured—during a chocolate
The Rising Cost of Cacao
Last year, cacao prices rose at an unprecedented rate, impacting everyone in the chocolate industry—from the hardworking farmers to the end consumers. Climate change, political
How Stimulating: Coffee vs. Chocolate vs. Tea
When considering daily indulgences, few experiences rival the comforting warmth of a cup of coffee, the decadent delight of chocolate, or the soothing allure of
Happy 10 Years of Living Lotus!
Happy 10-year anniversary to us! After a full decade of making delicious desserts, Living Lotus Chocolate has blossomed (pun intended) into something beyond what we
WHAT IS CACAO FRUIT?
We make our bean to bar chocolate straight from the cacao bean. This means before each cacao bean reaches us it starts its life as
THE CRUEL SIDE OF CHOCOLATE & CACAO: PART 3
The cacao industry has always struggled with human rights concerns related to the farming and harvesting of cacao. As a solution to this issue, the
THE CRUEL SIDE OF CHOCOLATE & CACAO: PART 2
The cacao industry has always struggled with human rights concerns related to the farming and harvesting of cacao. As a solution to this issue, the
THE CRUEL SIDE OF CHOCOLATE & CACAO: PART 1
The cacao industry has always struggled with human rights concerns related to the farming and harvesting of cacao. As a solution to this issue, the
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US
Happy 9 Years of Living Lotus! It’s been nine years of recipe testing, creation tasting, and chocolate making. We are so grateful for the wonderful
WHAT IS CACAO BUTTER?
We asked our Living Lotus community what they’d like to learn about chocolate, and the most common questions were about cacao butter and it’s not-so-chocolatey
OUR CHOCOLATE BAR GUIDE
Living Lotus Chocolate creates pure, kind, and beautiful bean to bar treats that suit all chocolate lovers. We source clean, ethical ingredients for our products
THE HISTORY OF CHOCOLATE
Chocolate isn’t anything new. The history of chocolate includes a journey that has taken centuries and has spanned many different countries to become the sweet
WHAT’S REALLY IN CHOCOLATE?
At first glance, chocolate may seem like nothing more than a yummy treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. However, this couldn’t be further from the
OUR AWAJÚN CACAO
Introducing our newest cacao variety from Awajún, Peru! I’m so excited to be able to share these new cacao beans from Peru with you. I was
TASTE CHOCOLATE LIKE A PRO
Do you know how to taste chocolate like a pro? Now, I know what you’re thinking. I taste chocolate all the time! Don’t I just