Since first discovering bean-to-bar chocolate in 2009, Ben Rasmussen has been known for his focus on dark chocolate, producing exclusively dark bars for many years. Ben notes “Iโve been a unabashed dark chocolate snob. For many years, I only made dark chocolates”.
His first step into milk chocolate was the San Martรญn, Peru 65% Dark Milk. More recently, Rasmussen set out to create a true milk chocolate: something creamier, sweeter, and reminiscent of classic milk chocolate, but made with the same commitment to quality as his dark bars. The result is this bar, crafted from San Martรญn cacao, combined with organic sugar, cocoa butter, and toasted organic whole milk powder to develop rich caramel notes. The final chocolate is notably smooth, creamy, and highly moreish.
Potomac Chocolate is a bean-to-bar chocolate maker based in Woodbridge, Virginia. Founded in 2010, it was the first company of its kind in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Founder Ben Rasmussen produces chocolate on a small scale, working directly from cacao beans to finished bars. His approach focuses on careful, hands-on processing to bring out the characteristic flavours of different cacao origins.
Rasmussenโs interest in chocolate began after being introduced to fine dark chocolate by family members. He started exploring different bars, visiting specialty shops in Washington, DC, and hosting informal tastings. This eventually led him to experiment with making chocolate himself, which developed into Potomac Chocolate.
Since then, the company has expanded its distribution, with bars now sold across the United States and in some international markets, including Canada and Europe. Its chocolate has also received industry recognition and awards.
Rasmussen continues to refine his process through ongoing experimentation and research, maintaining a consistent focus on small-batch chocolate making.
Bean-to-bar chocolate is made by the chocolate maker starting with cocoa beans and controlling the process from roasting and grinding through to the finished chocolate.
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