The year was 1828 when the world of chocolate was forever changed. The father and son Dutch chocolate makers Casparus and Coenraad van Houten had invented a new way of extracting excess cocoa butter from roasted cocoa beans (Coenraad would later refine the resulting cocoa powder by treating it with alkaline salts). This mixture combined more easily with water, creating a milder, darker flavor. This “Dutching” process continues to be used today by just a few of the world’s greatest chocolate manufacturers. One of those few is Hollander.

Hollander Chocolate prides itself on manufacturing truly Dutch chocolates that complement the modern cafe’s many needs. Houston’s took notice of this and has now established a partnership with this new vendor to offer its superb products to our customers. Whether making the perfect powder for hot cocoa or crafting a sauce for a sensational mocha blend, Hollander takes care to pay homage to the generations of Dutch chocolate makers before them by ensuring every product follows strict quality standards. Here are just a few of the offerings available today:

Café Sauces

• Barista Sweet Ground Dutched Chocolate Sauce – Silky and sweet, easily blend this sauce with hot and cold drinks, all the way down to the last pump.
• Barista Sweet White Chocolate Sauce – Blended with real Wisconsin dairy, you can count on a genuine white chocolate that is smooth and delectable.
• Barista Koffiebar Caramel Sauce – Cane sugar, vanilla, Wisconsin dairy, and sea salt join forces to elevate a classic flavor and make it perfect for any recipe.

Café Powders

• Barista Premium Dutched Hot Cocoa Powder – Water soluble and perfect for hot or frozen cocoa beverages, this powder packs chocolatey nostalgia in every sip.
• Barista Sweet Ground Dutched Chocolate Powder – Featuring natural vanilla and cane sugar, this Dutched cocoa is of the highest quality, with no artificial flavors.
• Barista Sweet Ground White Chocolate Powder – Hollander’s proprietary method ensures that real cocoa butter is used in this powder for a true decadent flavor.

Of course, just because Hollander’s tastes are rooted in history doesn’t mean that its practices are stuck in the past. Hollander is committed to ensuring its products are 100% Trans Fat free, absent of High Fructose Corn Syrup, and completely free of Genetically Modified Organisms. Along with its commitment to providing a responsible product to consumers, Hollander is also conscious of its effects on cacoa sources. By allowing for clear visibility on its resource lines, maintaining strong relationships with areas that offer fair employment, and giving a portion of its proceeds back to at risk communities in cacao-producing regions, Hollander has created an environment where enjoying chocolate doesn’t need to be a ‘guilty’ pleasure.

Houston’s newly-established partnership with Hollander is yet another example of our dedication to providing you with access to a unique, quality, and forward-thinking product. Just like great flavor, trends surrounding health-conscious and socially responsible products show every sign of flourishing well into the future. And, of course, chocolate will never to go out of style.

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OCO’s primarily goal is to “relieve hunger and assist low-income families with children both locally and out of state.”
Houston’s is proud to contribute to OCO’s mission. We recently donated cases of Monbana Chocolaterie products enabling the children to indulge in a sweet treat – whether it be a cup of hot cocoa on these cold, rainy days, or a tasty fruit smoothie.

Not to fret, we’re not just loading children up on sugar! Monbana Chocolaterie products are made with real milk, cocoa, and yogurt powders as well as chunks of real dried fruit.

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