I discover increasingly international locations are making chocolate bars. It was once that an excessive amount of the milk and darkish chocolate of the world was made in Europe. The cocoa can be grown in a choose locations primarily based on the truth that cocoa crops wants the proper local weather, however making bars is basically potential virtually wherever on the planet, nonetheless Europe actually appeared to dominate this market. Immediately we’re seeing increasingly chocolate from totally different components of the world, and better of all these new chocolate firms are taking their chocolate and making it mirror the tradition and flavours of the place their being made.
Siamaya (a mix of the phrases “Siam” and “Maya”) is an ideal instance of simply such a chocolate maker. Based in Chiang Mai Thailand, the model has expanded throughout Thailand and may be present in nearly each single grocery retailer in Thailand. In all probability the spotlight of this model is the truth that they’re taking good high quality chocolate and including flavours that actually make them really feel Thai. Their durian chocolate might be probably the most infamous, however I’d argue probably the greatest methods to style durian for the primary time. Additionally they have flavours primarily based on Thai tea, spicy Thai meals dishes in addition to native fruit.
I lately discovered myself in Chaing Mai and I made a decision to pay a go to to their manufacturing facility retailer. On the time their cafe was being renovated, however their chocolate retailer was completely open. The shop not solely serves as a spot to purchase each flavour of chocolate that they manufacture, but it surely additionally provides you the chance to observe them make the chocolate when you’re shopping.
Considered one of my favorite particulars about this explicit model (past the tasty chocolate) is their package deal design. The great factor is if you happen to really feel as enthusiastic about their package deal artwork as I do, you may decide up postcards, magnets and even t-shirts. I acquired myself a t-shirt and completely like it.
The shop additionally presents some nice studying experiences to show you all in regards to the chocolate course of. They’ve a very nice rationalization about their chocolate making.
Additionally they supply examples of cocoa at numerous phases within the course of.
For the reason that chocolate is the spotlight of this store, they actually have so many flavours to select from at this store. Better of all they provide samples of each flavour, so you may select your favourites. That is additionally an amazing alternative to pattern the durian chocolate to be sure to can deal with a complete bar. This manufacturing facility tour is a good hidden gem in Chaing Mai for any sweet lover. The store itself isn’t that huge, but it surely has all the pieces you may want if you happen to’re into the chocolate course of in addition to munching on samples.
