From bean to bar: How to make chocolate | Kew
WEBApr 9, 2020 · Turn up the heat. Once the beans have fermented, they need to be dried. The aim of drying is to reduce the water content of the cacao beans from 37% to around 7%. Drying them slowly is essential for a good flavour. I placed the beans in an airtight container, and experimented with different ways of keeping them warm.