> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://thechocolatelife.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Interview/Tasting: Neil Ransom, SIAMAYA Chocolate | #PodSaveChocolate Ep 120 - URL: https://thechocolatelife.com/interview-tasting-neil-ransom-siamaya-chocolate-podsavechocolate-ep-120/ - Published: 2025-05-14T20:22:15.000Z - Updated: 2025-06-15T22:27:46.000Z - Description: May is Tasting Month on PodSaveChocolate, with at least five episodes featuring tastings โ€“ most of them with interviews with makers. Episode 120 is dedicated to an interview and tasting with Neil Ransom of SIAMAYA Chocolate (Thailand). - Author: Clay Gordon - Tags: PodSaveChocolate, Live Stream **When and Where to Watch** ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ ****The interview and tasting were** ***pre-recorded** because of the time difference. 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Before that meeting I was unfamiliar with the SIAMAYA brand and knew comparatively very little about cacao and chocolate in Thailand. In this episode, Neil and I explored some of the history of cacao and chocolate culture in Thailand as well as the SIAMAYA story, starting with Neilโ€™s background before he started the company, his inspirations, and more. [Siamaya Chocolate Thailand | Bean-To-Bar Thai ChocolateSurprise yourself to our unique chocolate. We transform direct trade Thai cacao into delicious and unexpected flavors inspired by the taste of Thailand with awards winning. Visit us for fun experiences!![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/siamaya_favicon.png)Siamaya Chocolate![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/siamaya-logo.png)](https://siamayachocolate.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2025/05/GoogleMap_ThailandChiangMai.jpg) Where the heck is Chiang Mai, Thailand? (To the north and west is Myanmar (formerly Burma). We tasted four chocolates: 1. 70% Dark 2. 50% Milk Thai Tea 3. 50% Milk Khao Soi (Chiang Mai recipe) Curry 4. 65% Dark Tom Kha Coconut Curry --- ### **Other Links/Resources** ****Shop SIAMAYA in the uS** [![CTA Image](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2025/05/SiamayCTAlogo.jpg)](https://siamayachocolate.com/pages/international?ref=thechocolatelife.com) SIAMAYA Chocolate is available from US retailers in San Francisco, CA; Pittsburgh, PA; Washington, DC; Chicago, IL;, Dayton, OH; and Provo, UT (click the link below to learn more and to see online retailers in the EU, Australia, Japan, and Hong Kong). [Contact the company directly for US wholesale orders](mailto:peter@siamayachocolate.com). [Find SIAMAYA ... ](https://siamayachocolate.com/pages/international?ref=thechocolatelife.com) --- ### **Questions?** If you have questions or want to comment, you can do so during the episode or, if you are a ChocolateLife member, you can add them in the Comments below at ***any*** time. --- ### **Episode Hashtags and Socials** SIAMAYA on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/siamaya%5Fchocolate/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) #cocoa #cacao #cacau #chocolate #chocolat #craftchocolate #PodSaveChoc #PSC #LaVidaCocoa #TheChocolateLife --- ### **Future Episodes** ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Ep 121 โ€“ Tuesday, May 20th May News & AMA ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Ep 122 โ€“ Friday, May 23rd Topic TBD ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Ep 123 โ€“ Tuesday, May 27th Interview and Tasting โ€“ Baianรญ Chocolat (Brazil) --- ### **#PodSaveChocolate and #TheChocolateLifeLIVE Archives** **To read an archived post** and find the links to watch archived episodes, click on one of the bookmark cards below. 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