Kiki's Cocoa

When Kirsten “Kiki” Ritschel moved from Hamburg to the US, she found herself disappointed in the quality of available chocolates — and hell hath no fury like a German denied good chocolate. So she decided to do it herself, combining culinary acumen with graphic design chops to create her own confectionery for carefully crafted chocolates. Over two decades, she helped grow San Francisco’s small food makers. Now, she runs Kiki’s Cocoa, crafting ethically sourced, beautifully designed chocolates. Sharing this dream with curious tasters through hands-on workshops brings her joy.