Who we are - the story of Charleys Chocolate
From Banana Farm to Chocolate Paradise: The Charley's Story In 2012, Lynn and Chris Jahnke saw possibility where others saw just a run-down banana farm. Today, that vision has transformed into Charle
“Tree to bar” chocolate explained - explainer
"Tree to Bar" is the growing of cocoa and making of chocolate in one location. It’s equivalent to ‘paddock to plate’. Charley’s Mount Edna chocolate is tree to bar. This is unique with one only other
Charley’s – our guide to matching chocolate and wine
In 2021 our food and wine expert Fred Schilling said: ‘The essence of matching food and wine has a lot to do with ensuring that the food is less sweet than the chosen wine. If tannins (think of the m
Charley’s packaging - Art meets chocolate - Charleys Chocolate and art
A primer in design or a comedy in many parts. Art is integral to the global chocolate industry. Art is part of the mystique of luxury goods; chocolate as art. After 6 years of the Charley’s ‘rustic’
Little Trees and new beginnings - world of cocoa
Easter reminds us about new beginnings. After much planning, the first of our recent potting of seedings are showing. They are headed for Maria Creeks at Charley’s, Mission Beach. Checkout the view a
Tasting Charley's chocolate - explainer
Just as you are advised to swill your wine in the glass, sniff it and then sip it, tasting chocolate is similar. When you open a bar of our high-quality single origin chocolate our advice is: admire
July in Mission Beach via The Ghan - tourism
This is my latest visit to Charley’s at Mission Beach. This time via Adelaide, Darwin and then Mission Beach. Mission Beach village – finally completed. It’s looking good; lots of trees and the shop