Interview/Tasting: Tania Molina, VillaKuyaya | #PodSaveChocolate Ep 117
May is Tasting Month on PodSaveChocolate, with at least five episodes featuring tastings – most of them with interviews with makers. Episode 117 is dedicated to an interview and tasting with VillaKuyaya Chocolate’s Tania Molina. [ Updated to include discount code ]
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Episode 117
When I was at the Salon du Chocolat in NYC in March, I met up with colleagues and friends (old and new). Among them was Tania Molina of award-winning VillaKuyaya (Ecuador) whom I met in person for the first time (that I remember) at the 2015 edition of The Big Chocolate Show.
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In this episode, Tania and I will be chatting about the history of the company, her inspirations, and taking your questions. We will also be tasting four bars.
I asked Tania (and the other makers whose work we will be tasting this month) to select four bars (in the order tasted):
- 80% Earl Grey Lavender (Arriba Nacional, Esmeraldas)
- 80% Peppermint Cinnamon (Arriba Nacional, Esmeraldas)
- 100% Arriba Nacional (Hacienda Victoria, Guayas)
- 80% Habanero Pink Salt (Arriba Nacional, Esmeraldas)
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Future Episodes
Interview and Tasting – Chocolate Tree, Scotland (Ali Gower)
This episode will be pre-recorded because of a 15-hour time difference
Interview and Tasting – Warren Hsu, Fu Wan (Taiwan)
This episode will be pre-recorded because of a 14-hour time difference
Interview and Tasting – Neil Ransome, Siamaya (Thailand)
May News & AMA
Topic TBD
Interview and Tasting – Baianí Chocolat (Brazil)
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