Potomac Ucayali River, Peru 70%

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. Rasmussen’s 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.