Culture

From Bean to Bar: The Journey of Chocolate from the Cacao Pod Chocolate, the beloved treat we all know and love, has a fascinating journey that begins in tropical regions around the world. The process of turning cacao pods into rich, indulgent chocolate is an intricate and time-honored tradition. The Cacao PodChocolate’s story begins with the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao), which thrives in warm, humid climates near the equator. The tree produces brightly colored pods, each about the size of a small football. Inside these pods are cacao beans—surrounded by a sweet, pulpy white flesh. The beans and pulp are...

OH, WE GOT DOWN! We are so blessed to be a part of such an amazing community of beautiful minds at this years funky 2nd Annual Winter Get Down in up state New York with The Good Life fam! We killed it at Hunter Mountain and big up to the Shred Class of 2023!! The Winter Get Down fam brought in the best music and cultural players from the NYC creative industry landscape up state to the mountains for an intimate gathering where we were able to celebrate all the things we love; snowboarding, wellness, food & bev, and of course, getting funky on the turntables and dance floor.    IN...

Doing Bhetter, Together At Bhang we’re constantly looking for ways to support our local communities. There’s always more that can be done and supporting our community is, and will continue to be, the core of who we are and what we do. Because of this, we launched our “Do Bhetter Together” Initiative to support the causes near and dear to our heart throughout the year. Last Thanksgiving we kicked things off by handing out meal kits to 25 families at the Knickerson Gardens Projects in Los Angeles, and this year we upped the ante.   Once again, we worked with the...

Bhang x Conrad Flórez If you’re familiar with the Peruvian street scene, then you’ve likely encountered the bold and colorful work of Conrad Flórez - a celebrated artist based out of Lima. His artwork focuses on the creation of surreal characters that reflect a perfect balance between thoughtful technique and raw emotion. From the sublime sensations of music to the artistic experimentation of graffiti, his work pulls inspiration from multiple different artistic mediums that he holds close to home.   While Conrad still holds true to his roots in street art, his creative projects transcend into art galleries, interior design, and...