What it is:
KanVela is a craft chocolate operation featuring a range of Thai confections, chocolate bars and cacao drinks – much of their cacao is sourced from farms around Chiang Mai.
Why we love it:
KanVela stands out because it’s not just about making chocolate; it’s about telling a Thai story through its many products. The founder, Top, used to work in finance but after seeking something that would enable him to spend more time with his family, he ended up becoming one of the first players in the region to start growing cacao and making chocolate.
Top’s goals are to elevate the entire craft chocolate industry in Thailand by sharing his knowledge, and to share Thai flavours with the world. To that end, KanVela’s products include unique local flavors like Thai tea and crispy roti, mango sticky rice, coconut pandan and more. Their chocolates have also won multiple awards.
Time Out tip:
Try the hot chocolate of Klong Loi origin. It’s rich, dark and to die for!