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Just this morning, Fran\u00e7ois-Xavier Mousin filled in the pages of a notebook in which he scrupulously records all roasting times. Ever since he created Orf\u00e8ve with his partner Caroline Buechler, he has been tasting, comparing, taking daily measurements and making calculations which he records, like a meticulous laboratory technician, to keep track of the ideal recipe. The success of an exceptional chocolate leaves little to chance. It’s the fruit of know-how that can’t be taught, but is acquired through patience and hard work. From the bean to the plate, Orf\u00e8ve is committed to reviving the secrets of fine chocolate making. <\/p>\n

With a passion for the terroir and respect for the principles of sustainable development. The Orf\u00e8ve adventure began in 2016 when Fran\u00e7ois-Xavier Mousin and Caroline Buechler decided to leave everything behind to change their lives. He needs to do something with his hands. Two hours is all it takes to convince her. But while the “bean to bar” movement is growing in the United States, making chocolate the traditional way cannot be taught. For the two Genevans, the apprenticeship is a long one. <\/p>\n

To understand and acquire equipment, they travel the world, meeting people in the trade. They find the right machines, developed specifically for their needs. They also make the acquaintance of Nico Regout, one of Belgium’s most renowned sources, who gives them access to the rarest beans. Porcelana from Venezuela, Trinitario from Madagascar, Gran Blanco from Peru and National Arriba from Ecuador are just some of the fine types of cocoa that Orf\u00e8ve transforms, taking into account their specific characteristics. Chocolate is as rich as wine,” says Fran\u00e7ois-Xavier Mousin. There are many varieties and, as is less well known, terroir and vintage play a very important role. But the two founders of Orf\u00e8ve don’t just aim to produce exceptional chocolate. <\/p>\n

Perfectionists to be sure, they are also demanding. Short supply chains, traceability and sustainable development have been at the heart of their concerns from the outset. They prefer to work with family plantations and small cooperatives selected according to ethical and ecological criteria. No doubt because the success of a good chocolate lies not only in its recipe, but also in its history. <\/p>\n

Orf\u00e8ve in figures…<\/h3>\n

2016<\/strong> Fran\u00e7ois-Xavier Mousin discovers the “bean to bar” movement in the United States.
\n2017<\/strong> The year of Orf\u00e8ve’s creation, in Geneva.
\n11<\/strong> The number of countries visited to understand chocolate-making processes.
\n2<\/strong> Cocoa and sugar are the only two ingredients needed to make chocolate.
\n5<\/strong> The percentage of fine cocoa in total world production in 2018, 10 times less than at the beginning of the 20th century.
\n4<\/strong> It takes 4 days to transform cocoa beans into chocolate bars.
\n15<\/strong> The number of days required to mature a tablet before crystallization is complete.<\/p>\n

Chocolatier or chocolate manufacturer?<\/h2>\n

These are two noble but very different professions. The chocolatier uses chocolate to transform it into chocolate sweets and confectionery. The chocolate maker, also known as couverturier, transforms the cocoa bean into chocolate in eight essential stages: bean selection, roasting, winnowing, refining, conching, filtering and, finally, tempering and molding. <\/p>\n

ORF\u00c8VE
\nManufacture Suisse de Cacao & Chocolat
\nT: +41 22 830 23 23
\nwww.orfeve.com<\/p>\n

Orf\u00e8ve and the chocolate production process<\/h3>\n

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