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Marou Vietnamese Coffee Milk 44%

Cocoa Origin: Vietnam
Producer Country: Vietnam
Weight: 80 g

Ca Phe Sua, literally translated as "milk coffee," is a cultural staple across Vietnam, commonly enjoyed iced. This popular beverage is made by passing hot water through dark roast coffee grounds into a cup containing sweetened condensed milk. The practice originated in the nineteenth century when French colonists, unable to easily acquire fresh milk, turned to condensed milk as a substitute. Even today, fresh milk remains uncommon in traditional Vietnamese coffee shops, with condensed milk continuing to be the preferred choice. If you're already familiar with Ca Phe Sua, you know exactly what to expect: a harmonious blend of big sweetness and bold bitterness. For those who haven't experienced this distinctly Vietnamese coffee, imagine the rich flavour of whipped cream and hazelnut toppings added to a robustly milked coffee. This bar, reminiscent of Jamoca® Almond Fudge ice cream, offers a similarly delightful and indulgent treat.

Regular price $11.50

Marou Vietnamese Coffee Milk 44%

Marou founders, Samuel and Vincent, met on a jungle camping trip in Vietnam. They quickly bonded over a shared desire to escape the mundaneness of their day jobs and embark on a life-changing odyssey. A random Google search for "cacao plantation" led them to a farm in Ba Ria Province. On the ferry ride back to Saigon, they decided to try their hand at this chocolate making thing using just a blender, an oven, and cake tins in Sam's kitchen. Easy enough, eh? Well, what came of these experiments was one of the first "bean-to-bar" enterprises in Asia, and one of the few at the time worldwide crafting chocolate at its source. Their efforts also contributed to a growing network of rejuvenated cocoa farms throughout Vietnam, as farmers could now fetch premium prices for their beans. They continue to source directly from farmers in six different parts of the country and have really helped put Vietnam on the bean-to-bar map.

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Ben Tre Province, situated in the Mekong Delta of southern Vietnam, is a region steeped in history and natural beauty. Just 85 kilometres southwest of Ho Chi Minh City, it played a significant role in Vietnam's past, witnessing the Viet Minh's victory over the French in 1867 and enduring damage during the Tet Offensive in the 1960s. The province boasts a lush green landscape dotted with coconut groves and rice paddies, especially vibrant during the rainy season that runs from May to November. The area's fertile land, flat terrain (only 5 meters above sea level), and network of rivers and canals, makes it a hub of agricultural activity. It was actually the birthplace of cacao cultivation in Vietnam!

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