Why Working with Original Beans Chocolate Is a Delight

When we partnered with Original Beans, it wasn’t just about sourcing the very best chocolate, it was entering a shared mission to regenerate our planet, uplift communities, and celebrate truly exceptional flavour.

At 'The Chocolatier' we believe in using chocolate that has a positive impact on our planet. By eating our chocolates, you are joining us on our mission to save the world, one chocolate at a time.

Here are a few reasons that make Original Beans stand out from the crowd:

1. Regenerative Mission—from Bean to Forest

Original Beans isn’t simply sustainable, it’s climate-positive. For every chocolate bar they sell, they plant or protect a tree in biodiversity hotspots, creating a real net gain for the environment. Over 3 million trees planted, with each bar acting as a catalyst to rebuild rainforests and sequester CO₂.

Their supply chains are rooted in agroforestry: cacao thrives under the forest canopy, meaning farmers maintain diverse ecosystems, not damaging monocultures.

2. Rare, Pure, Exceptional Taste

They source truly rare cacao varieties like Piura’s near-extinct “Blanco”, harvested by indigenous growers. Their Craft Cacao Standard ensures meticulous handling of each bean, from fermentation to tempering, allowing bold, nuanced flavours to shine.

Celebrated chocolatier Aneesh Popat praises the taste and transparency: “What I love most about working with Original Beans chocolates are the incredible flavour profiles whilst having a positive impact towards 100% regenerative cacao.”

3. Traceability & Transparency

Every bar comes with a unique tracking code, so buyers can trace the exact trees they've helped grow. They also self-monitor cadmium levels proactively, and while they don’t use Fairtrade certification, they pride themselves on direct trade partnerships, paying farmers living incomes and maintaining full traceability.

4. Planet-Positive Packaging & Production

Their pioneering compostable packaging (foil and board) is fully recyclable and garden compost–safe. All manufacturing is powered by renewables and done within short transport distances, further cementing their climate-positive credentials.

5. Empowering Local Communities

Original Beans invests in long-term partnerships with indigenous communities and smallholder cooperatives. They provide farmer training, fair premiums (often exceeding Fairtrade rates), and explicit anti-child-labour measures. Notable voices include Justine Greening and Paul Hawken, who highlight the company’s impact on women and biodiversity.

6. A Brand with Integrity & Leadership

Since 2008, founded by conservationist Philipp Kauffmann, Original Beans has led Europe’s craft chocolate movement, earning the #1 ranking on the 2023 sustainability scorecard. Their “Chocolate Foodprint” offers hard data on impact, something few brands can match.

More Than Just Chocolate

Working with Original Beans means:

• Exceptional flavour, from rare, single-origin cacao crafted with care
• Environmental regeneration, through tree planting and carbon capture
• Ethical sourcing, with full traceability and living incomes
• Innovation, in compostable packaging and climate-positive business models

They’re not just a supplier. They’re a partner in a movement to regenerate what we consume. Original Beans aligns taste with purpose and certainly sets the standard. We at The Chocolatier are extremely proud to be a part of this incredible journey.