> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://thechocolatelife.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Home Chocolatโ€™s Chocolatier Pro Kickstarter | #PSC 182 - URL: https://thechocolatelife.com/home-chocolats-chocolatier-pro-kickstarter-psc-182/ - Published: 2026-02-19T17:56:40.000Z - Updated: 2026-03-14T17:30:25.000Z - Description: OVERVIEW: Episode 182 takes a look at the very recent Kickstarter launch for the Chocolatier Pro chocolate tempering appliance from Home Chocolat. - Author: Clay Gordon - Tags: PodSaveChocolate, Live Stream ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Episode 182 streamed on Friday, February 20th, 2026. Click a link below to view the archived episode. This ****YOUTUBE** link is shareable. [![CTA Image](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2025/11/ytlogo256x256.png)](https://youtube.com/live/Eyk395WsVjE?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Watch and comment LIVE or view the archived episode! 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The funding goal has been reached and the VIP Early Bird machines are already spoken for. However, there is still a substantial discount for backers and the campaign ends on March 17th. [Home Chocolat โ€“ Member ProfileHome Chocolat is the newest Team TCL Guru member โ€“ please join TheChocolateLife community in supporting them. \[updated Feb 17th\]![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/JR_Pods60x60FavIconCutoutButtons-387.png)The Chocolate LifeTheChocolateWire![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/HomeChocolat_ChocolatierPro-Featured1920x1080-2.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/home-chocolat-guru-member-profile/) Note: Home Chocolat is a supporter of TheChocolateLife at the Team TCL Guru level. However, they are not **directly* sponsoring this episode. ****The Chocolatier Pro** Chocolate Appliance [![CTA Image](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2025/11/machine128x128.png)](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2087721718/chocolatier-protm-the-smart-way-to-make-chocolate?ref=9uh6rk) ****Key Stats** ****Capacity:** 900 gr (\~2 lbs) ****Time to temper:** \~30 minutes ****Weight:** 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) ****Dimensions:** 25 x 25 x 27 cm (\~10 x 10 x 11 in) ****Power:** 120V 60Hz or 220V 50Hz ****Anticipated ship date for backers:** Q4 2026 [Visit the Kickstarter campaign page and Back Today! ](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2087721718/chocolatier-protm-the-smart-way-to-make-chocolate?ref=9uh6rk) I normally donโ€™t promote Kickstarter campaigns, but this one is different: I have been an advisor to Home Chocolat founder Liora Omer and her startup team for the past five years. First for their CocoaBlox kits and then on the Chocolatier Pro, a small, batch tempering machine, easy enough for home hobbyists to use without sacrificing the capabilities that professionals need. [CocoaBlox KitsDIY homemade chocolate kits. Prepare your own healthy and delicious chocolate. Control the chocolate ingredients and enjoy the home made chocolate experience. Choose you chocolate recipe: milk, white, dark, vegan or sugar-free. Tailor your chocolate to your taste and diet.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/logo-heart-180-180_8d24b97a-16ac-4167-b7e1-f9a85088ea7b.png)homechocolat![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/Draw3.jpg)](https://homechocolat.com/collections/subscription-boxes?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Before there was the Chocolatier Pro there were CocoaBlox Kits. From the very beginning, the Chocolatier Pro had a number of very important design goals: 1. Create a tempering *appliance* no different from a home ice cream maker or bread machine, that would look, at home in a home kitchen. 2. It needed to be compact *and quiet.* 3. It needed to be easy to use with both auto presets (for dark, milk, and white chocolate) *and* manual temperature settings. 4. It needed to be easy to clean. 5. It needed to be comparatively inexpensive, especially for the batch capacity. From these three criteria, you can see that we were looking to create a competitor to the Chocovision Revs 1 and 2 or ACMC. So, in this episode we will dive deeper into: - Why the Chocolatier Pro; - Some of the earliest design decisions that were made; - Changes to the design based on evaluating prototypes in the lab and with consumers; - Present some use cases for the Chocolatier Pro โ€“ and why it might be right for you; and - Address some comments (and criticisms) popping up on social media. --- ### **Upcoming Episodes** ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Tuesday, February 24th ****An interview with Terry Collingsworth (International Rights Advocates)** about updates to lawsuits aimed at holding Big Chocolate accountable for human rights violations in W Africa. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Friday, February 27th ****Dubiously Dubai(r)** โ€“ what might end the Dubai-style bar trend. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Tuesday, March 3rd ****Salon du Chocolat NYC 2026 Preview** --- ### **Episode Hashtags** #cocoa #cacao #cacau #chocolate #chocolat #craftchocolate #PodSaveChoc #PSC #LaVidaCocoa #TheChocolateLife --- ### **#PodSaveChocolate and #TheChocolateLifeLIVE Archives** **To read an archived post** and find the links to watch archived episodes, click on one of the bookmark cards, below. 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