In Minecraft, you primarily get more cocoa beans by finding and harvesting them from cocoa pods that grow on jungle trees. The availability varies slightly depending on your game version.
Obtaining Cocoa Beans
Here's how you can get more cocoa beans:
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Java Edition:
- Natural Generation: Cocoa beans only generate naturally on cocoa pods found growing on the sides of jungle trees. Explore jungle biomes to find them.
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Bedrock Edition:
- Natural Generation: Like Java Edition, cocoa beans are found in cocoa pods on jungle trees.
- Bonus Chests: You might find cocoa beans in bonus chests at the start of a new world. However, this is not a reliable source.
- Fishing: You can fish for cocoa beans inside jungle, bamboo jungle, and sparse jungle biomes.
- Trading: You can sometimes trade with a wandering trader for cocoa beans. Keep an eye out for these traders when they appear near your base.
Finding Cocoa Pods in Jungles
- Locate a Jungle Biome: Jungles are dense forests characterized by tall trees, vines, and often rivers. Use a biome finder or explore extensively to locate one.
- Search the Jungle Trees: Carefully inspect the sides of jungle trees for cocoa pods. They can be hard to spot amongst the foliage.
- Harvest the Pods: Break the cocoa pods to obtain cocoa beans. Each pod drops 1-3 cocoa beans.
Growing Your Own Cocoa Beans
You can also create your own cocoa bean farm:
- Obtain Cocoa Beans: Find at least one cocoa bean to start your farm.
- Plant on Jungle Wood: Plant the cocoa bean on the side of a jungle wood log.
- Wait for Growth: Over time, the cocoa bean will grow into a small, then medium, and finally a large cocoa pod. The larger the pod, the more beans it will drop when harvested.
- Harvest and Repeat: Harvest the mature pods for more cocoa beans and replant them to continue the cycle.
By exploring jungles and cultivating your own cocoa bean farm, you can ensure a steady supply of this valuable resource.
