We had a great day trip today to the cocoa plantation near Tawau, Borneo. We saw the tiniest, unripe, brown cocoa pods and big, red, ripe ones as well as a special strain that were green. We learned that this particular Teck Guan company ferments and then sun dries their cocoa beans. We had hot chocolate, pieces of chocolate and fried spring rolls filled with banana and chocolate. Most interesting was the cocoa pasta for lunch! Delicious and decadent! We brought home boxes of chocolates to sustain us during our week of snorkeling on Mabul Island. It was really fascinating to see the whole process from pod to product and after six years of eating chocolate in Belgium (and all around the world!), it was intriguing to finally see the source. Great choice of day trips, Pit! Fun and yummy! Especially hilarious were the "cheerleaders" who performed a chocolate-pouring show before our very eyes while we tried not to salivate too much!
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