About Chocolat Philippe
Bean-to-Bar
The bean-to-bar movement is about making real, sustainable, handcrafted high-quality chocolate. We aim to provide an alternative to industrially made chocolate, utilising better ingredients and more ethical and sustainable practices.Because we buy high-quality cacao beans directly from the farmer, we help farmers grow their business and support their family for generations to come. We also help them farm their land more sustainably, which supports reforestation and biodiversity. In a nutshell, by eating chocolate made by an ethical bean-to-bar chocolate maker, you not only indulge yourself with an exquisite experience, you also help families improve their lives and help the environment.Our Chocolate
All of our chocolate bars are crafted with beans from a single origin and come from only the best small farmers around the world, who maintain the highest standards to ferment and dry their beans. All of our chocolate is then made from those raw beans, right here in Australia and shipped out.When you open up your exquisite Chocolat Philippe package, you’ll be able to learn about the origins of the particular chocolate you’ve received, alongside some additional information on just the right way to enjoy it.As well as being sustainably farmed and packaged, all of our chocolate is organic, vegan, and completely free of nuts, gluten, and additives.The Origins of Chocolat Philippe
Several years ago, while living in Belgium, I fought a battle against lymphoma. It challenged me physically, mentally, and existentially. During chemotherapy I had no immunity which meant people weren’t allowed to bring me flowers. So, I asked them to bring me chocolate instead. It became my saving grace and throughout months of treatment, I not only began to revel in the differences between premium chocolates, but I found a sense of mindfulness and escape when I tasted it.And I thought to myself; if good quality chocolate can bring me peace at such a challenging time in my life, imagine what it could give to other people. People who needed to experience that unique moment of mindfulness, gratitude and focus.Not long after that, I took an opportunity to move to Australia, which is now my home. For me, Australia is the country where I discovered the importance of meaningful connections with people, wild and diverse nature and more recently, the practice of regular meditation. I was able to rediscover myself and take the time to appreciate the simple moments of joy.I want to share my joy, passion and gratitude with the world, which is why I created Chocolat Philippe. I love the transformative power of being a chocolate-maker; taking raw cacao beans and making premium chocolate that encourages people to deliberately take the time every day to look for happiness in the small things.
“I founded Chocolat Philippe to create a world where people deliberately take the time to mindfully ground themselves and look for happiness in the small things.”
Philippe Smets,
Founder of Chocolat Philippe
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