One More Cocoa
Boutique Canadian chocolatier founded by Kenesha Lewis in Whitby, Ontario. Handcrafted premium chocolate bars inspired by Jamaican heritage and featured on Oprah's Favorite Things 2023.
The Story
One More Cocoa is a boutique Canadian chocolatier founded by Kenesha Lewis in March 2021 in Whitby, Ontario. Rooted in a Jamaican proverb — "One, one cocoa, full basket" — the brand embodies gradual progress, cultural heritage, and the art of handcrafted premium chocolate.
The company launched as an online shop during the early pandemic days and expanded to a brick-and-mortar at 116 Athol Street in September 2021. Every chocolate bar is made with love in the Whitby kitchen, using fine ingredients and creative flavor combinations such as Sweet & Salty, Cookies + Cream, Minty Dark, and Lemon Poppy Seed.
One More Cocoa achieved national recognition when its Hot Chocolate Box Set became the only Canadian product featured on Oprah's Favorite Things list in 2023. The brand continues to grow through direct-to-consumer sales, workshops, and community partnerships, staying true to its mission of creating culturally inspired, artisanal chocolate experiences.
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Products
Coconut Almond Chocolate Bar
Handcrafted premium chocolate bar with coconut and almond flavors.
Plantain Chocolate Bar
Handcrafted premium chocolate bar inspired by plantain flavors.
Rum & Raisin Chocolate Bar
Handcrafted premium chocolate bar with rum and raisin flavors.
Pistachio Raspberry Chocolate Bar
Handcrafted premium chocolate bar with pistachio and raspberry flavors.
Company Timeline
2021 — One More Cocoa founded
Kenesha Lewis founded One More Cocoa in Whitby, Ontario, inspired by the Jamaican proverb "One, one cocoa, full basket."
2021-09 — Brick-and-mortar opens in Downtown Whitby
Opened commercial kitchen and retail space at 116 Athol Street, Whitby.
2023 — Oprah's Favorite Things 2023
Hot Chocolate Box Set became the only Canadian product featured on Oprah's Favorite Things holiday gifts list.