Tree to Bar Experience
Tanzania’s First Single Origin Tree to Bar
Chocolate Company
“Africa is ready to play in the chocolate space”
We believe it time is now for us to be able to enjoy African made chocolate and we are not alone. We have had some lovely feedback, someone in the know is Mandla Nkomo is the Work Package Lead and Chief Growth Officer for the CGIAR Excellence in Agronomy (EiA) Initiative and has a background of leadership with Solidaridad and TechnoServe who have trained 1000s of Cocoa Farmers across Africa including in Tanzania and Kyela. Here what he has to say about us
COCOA AND chocolate
We have created a range of exciting cocoa and chocolate products for your enjoyment. Shop now and enjoy our treats at home
COCOA AND CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS
We have a wide variety of cocoa and chocolate products available. After a lot of research and development we are proud to share them with you with most of the ingredients being sources from Tanzania. We have Cocoa Powder, Drinking Chocolate, Chocolate Bars, Chocolate Bon Bons and Cocoa Tea. From Citrusy Baobab to Creamy Macadamia, you are sure to find new flavours and something that will leave you wanting more.
PERSONALISED GIFTS
Gifting is one of the best parts of chocolate and we know we all love to receive something that has been personally made for us. We can personalise bars, chocolates and our other products with either a special message or including your corporate / business logo to give you loved ones and clients that special unique treat.
CHEFS AND BAKERS
We understand the need for a consistent and unique flavour for the pastries and baking you make. With our range of Chocolate Couvertures, Cocoa Powder and spices we champion organic and natural farming processes and flavours in our products offered to you. Whether it is dark chocolate, milk chocolate or a bespoke flavour you would like we can work to meet your needs.
Livy Africa at Nane Nane 2023
Mababu Chocolate with Ex President of Tanzania H.E Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete
Mababu Chocolate with Geoffrey Kirenga and Tullah Mloge-Ungermann of SAGCOT
Mababu Chocolate with Hon Minister January Makamba
Mababu Chocolate with Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa and Mbeya MP Dr Tulia Ackson, Minister for Agriculture Bashe Hussein
Mababu Chocolate with United Republic of Tanzania Vice President Philip Mpango and Minister for Industry and Trade Hon Asha Kijaji
Livy Africa team with Brella visiting Livy Cocoa Bar
Haruka and the Ambassador of Japan to Tanzania Yasishi Misawa
tours and experiences
see Beyond the chocolate
We take you on the journey from the tree to the bar, our chocolate is more than just a product, it is an experience where you not only example delicious single origin cocoa and chocolate products, in doing so you make a difference directly at origin and can witness the journey all the way from the farm to the bar seeing all the people and work involved in making the end product.
Tanzanian Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism - Tanzania Unforgettable video of Kyela and Mababu Chocolate
LIVY eco travel TOURs - southern highlands mbeya region
We have created a range of EcoTours where you are able to sample the delights of the Southern Highlands. From areas of natural beauty, agro farms, cooking classes, cultural visits and true Immersion into the cultures of our regions. From simple accommodation to beach side resorts. We will show you the real side of the Mbeya region with some breath-taking treats along the way.
TREE TO BAR tours
Our Tree to Bar tours will take you on the journey that cocoa makes from tree to bar. Travelling between Mbeya, Rungwe and Kyela, you will venture and explore cocoa farms, fruit farms and rice farms guided by farmers, you will see the growing, fermentation and drying process. While enjoying the beauty of Lake Nyasa and local food. Then you will learn about the second stage of the journey to transform the beans into beautiful chocolate. Everyone will leave with their own personally made chocolate bar.
Chocolate TASTING AND MAKING
Are you a lover of chocolate, we offer a chocolate tasting where you can learn about the chocolate making process while making your own chocolate bar. The following the tasting session enjoy some lunch and with a paring of Cocktails, Mocktails, Wines and Juices.
TRAINING
Upcoming events
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Introduction to Bean to Bar
10.07.24 Full Day
Explore the world of chocolate with our introduction to chocolate making class. Attendees will learn about the bean to bar making process and how to create their own chocolate bar.
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Bon Bon and Truffles Making
12.07.24 Full Day
Do you want to learn how to make some sweet creations using chocolate. We will teach you the science behind Bon Bon and truffe making and how you create these products.
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Ready for Business - Small Holder Farmer
Are you currently farming and want to transform your small holder farm into formalised business but do not know where to start. Our Ready for Business – Small Holder Programme will support you with the steps you need to take to ensure you not only improve the yield of your produce but also operate as a functional business.
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Ready for Business - Product to Market
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. We will give you the tools to turn your product idea into a reality ready for market. Follow u support will be offered posting training