Fossa Semai Community Malaysia 72%

Cocoa Origin: Malaysia
Producer Country: Singapore
Weight: 50 g

This bar is made from the November 2020 harvest of the Semai Orang Asli community of Kampung Long B in Pahang, Malaysia. Their cocoa is grown pesticide-free in a holistic agroforestry method that preserves surrounding biodiversity. The beans are fermented in used whisky oak barrels for 6 days with 3 turns in between. They are then dried on raised wooden beds in an enclosed greenhouse. The resulting bar has the composure, confident modesty, and strength of character of a wise old man. At once delicate yet firm, it offers an array of flavours that include gianduja, port, dates, pistachio, and coffee.

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Fossa Semai Community Malaysia 72%

$14.99

Singapore’s Fossa Chocolate is the brainchild of three visionary friends - Jay, Charis, and Yilina - who embarked on a flavorful journey to redefine chocolate. Each co-founder brings a distinct expertise to the business: Charis is a skilled chocolate maker, Jay is a fermentation geek, and Yilina is a talented chef and photographer. What I love about them is how they infuse their youthful energy and worldly creativity into every aspect of their craft. They are not just chocolatiers; they are innovators, constantly pushing boundaries with unexpected (but amazing) flavor combinations. Yet, despite their bold approach, they are also deeply rooted in the heritage and traditions of Singapore and Southeast Asia, using their chocolates as a canvas to showcase and cast appreciation on the region’s rich gastronomy.

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Pahang is centrally located as the largest state in Peninsular Malaysia. It encompasses the vast Pahang River basin, flanked by the Titiwangsa Range to the west and the eastern highlands to the north. Around two-thirds of Pahang is dense jungle. The state experiences a tropical, equatorial climate with year-round humidity of at least 75% and temperatures ranging from 21°C to 33°C. Rainfall averages 200 mm monthly, peaking during the northeast monsoon. Despite facing deforestation, rapid industrialization, and a growing population, Pahang maintains a network of protected areas rich in flora, fauna, and natural resources, and boasts 74 forest reserves, including ten virgin-jungle reserves. Tourism is very popular here, including at the country's most notable hill stations: Cameron Highlands, Fraser's Hill, and Genting Highlands, which are renowned, respectively, for their tea plantations, pristine forests, and five-star hotels.

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