Ep 50.2: Ning-Geng Ong (Founder, Chocolate Concierge & Culture Cacao)

PART 2 of STIMY’s interview with Ning-Geng Ong - Artisan chocolate maker, farmer, and founder of Chocolate Concierge & Culture Cacao. For Part 1, please refer to the earlier episode. Highlights: 2:48: How the signature flavours of chocolate are brought out 4:34: What Ning means by saying he is “fiercely unbending” 12:10: Why Ning runs fermentation anywhere between 6 to 71 days! 18:23: The sheltered, sun-drying process 21:54: Creating some of Chocolate Concierge’s signature flavours, including Assam laksa and nasi kerabu bon bon 34:10: Impact of the global pandemic 37:24: Advice for those seeking to be chocolate makers too 📍Show notes: www.sothisismywhy.com/50-2 💌  Sign up for the weekly STIMY newsletter: https://sothisismywhy.ck.page/ebf231f605