"I haven't looked into presses too much, so I don't have any suggestions. I think there has been some discussion about them here on TCL, though."
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Ben Rasmussen Nov 26, 2012. 11 Replies 0 Likes
I am having a difficult time looking for equipment to start making chocolate. I've never made any before and don't want to spend thousands to see if I am any good. I also don't want to be too cheap…Continue
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Roy McClish replied to Roy McClish's discussion Equipment"Thanks Ben.
I bought the "little dipper" from Hilliards. Any suggestions on a press?
Roy."
Ben Rasmussen replied to Roy McClish's discussion Equipment"Hi Roy. To separate the cocoa butter from the liquor, you'll need to buy or build a press. You'll still need to create the liquor from nib first.
Which tempering machine did you get?
Thanks,Ben"
Roy McClish replied to Brad Churchill's discussion What Do YOU pay for chocolate?"I just paid $3.75 per pound of cacao beans from plantation to my door in San Diego. Supposed to be a good bean but I'm still a novice."
Roy McClish replied to Roy McClish's discussion Equipment"Thanks for your suggestions. Here's an update on my equipment progress, it's all getting kinda costly.
Roasting: I've oven roasted a few pounds so far. Haven't heard any good cracking. Since I've purchased 220 lbs of cocoa…"
Lane Wigley replied to Roy McClish's discussion Equipment"I was in your shoes a few months ago so let me share some thoughts. You need to get a melanguer. I'm happy with the Santha 11 I got from chocolate alchemy. Get polycarbonate molds, the ones called "hobby molds" probably…"
Thomas Forbes replied to Roy McClish's discussion Equipment"I have settled in buying nibs or liquor and doing my own conch/grind ($600 machine), then temper ($530 machine) and mold ($200 so far). If you roast in your oven, crack in a big mortar pesto, winnow with a blow dryer and do a first grind in a…"
Erin replied to Roy McClish's discussion Equipment"I second that. That's the place to start and figure it out."
Brad Churchill replied to Roy McClish's discussion Equipment"John over at chocolate alchemy sells everything you need. www.ChocolateAlchemy.com
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I am having a difficult time looking for equipment to start making chocolate. I've never made any before and don't want to spend thousands to see if I am any good. I also don't want to be too cheap in case I am good and decide to sell chocolate in the future.......what to do?Does anyone have any suggestions?See More
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