"Every farmer that we started with [in 2011], we are still working with."-Vincent Mourou, Marou ChocolateVincent Mourou is widely recognized as one of the first craft chocolate makers in Asia. He's one of the co-founders of Marou Chocolate, a …
Vietnam
Touring a Cocoa Plantation in Vietnam
The taste of fresh cacao is unforgettable. It punches you in the mouth with a deep, honey sweet flavor that resembles a mango more than a chocolate bar. The brightness quickly turns sour, however, with the bite of acid that reminds you how …
All About Cacao Pulp: Where to Find Cacao Liquor Around the World
I'll never forget my first taste of fresh cacao, sour and floral and so much sweeter than I had anticipated. I was so surprised at the bitterness that leaked out when I bit down, that I nearly spit it out. I'd been reviewing bean-to-bar …
Vietnam Chocolate: Saigon Sôcôla Guide
It would be offensive to send you to a Godiva Chocolate in Vietnam. It really would be. After all that I've seen of the chocolate and cacao production in this country, imports are not the focus in Vietnam— though there are certainly places to pick up …
Alluvia Chocolatier: Vietnam’s Newest Bean-To-Bar Chocolate Maker?
But Wait...Why is it a Question? To start, I want to address the elephant dominating the tail end of the sentence— a question mark. Concerns were raised by fellow chocolate people, as well as myself, in regard to the bean-to-bar nature of Alluvia …
