Hidden Gem in Yogyakarta! Fun Workshop, Raw Cacao Tasting, and Great Value!
Chocolate Monggo Museum的点评
点评:I visited the Monggo Chocolate Factory & Museum in Yogyakarta. While Monggo Chocolate is sold elsewhere in Indonesia, buying direct from the factory offers the best prices and the widest selection! It mostly attracts local visitors, making it a true hidden gem.
During the museum tour, I was surprised to see Japanese Imari porcelain in one of the glass display cases. I asked the guide if the large jar was Imari ware, and they confirmed it! Seeing Japanese heritage inside a chocolate museum in Indonesia was an unexpected delight.
I also joined the hands-on chocolate-making workshop. After pouring melted chocolate into the mold, you turn it upside down and tap the back vigorously with a spatula. The instructor told me to tap it about 30 times! After filling them with caramel and placing them in the cooler for 30 minutes, I ended up with three lovely pieces of chocolate.
While waiting, I tried the raw cacao tasting experience. They served a freshly cut open cacao fruit. Tasting raw cacao beans for the first time was an extraordinary experience—it wasn't sweet at all! I also enjoyed tasting various chocolate drinks and small chocolate samples.
Before the tour, I tried their gelato (Chocolate and Choco-Mint). I saw Cassis on display and asked for it, but they told me it was just for display and not for sale! Despite that little surprise, the gelato I had was very delicious.
Finally, I picked up my finished chocolates and browsed the gift shop, which has an amazing variety of flavors like Mango, Coconut, and Hojicha (roasted green tea). I bought plenty as souvenirs. Highly recommended if you visit Yogyakarta!
翻译:我参观了日惹的蒙戈巧克力工厂及博物馆。虽然蒙戈巧克力在印度尼西亚的其他地区也有销售,但直接从工厂购买不仅能享受到最优惠的价格,还能挑选到最丰富的品种!这里主要吸引本地游客,堪称一处真正的“隐藏宝藏”。
在参观博物馆时,我惊讶地发现其中一个玻璃展示柜里陈列着日本的伊万里瓷器。我询问导游那个大罐子是否也是伊万里瓷,他们确认了这一点!能在印度尼西亚的巧克力博物馆中领略到日本的文化遗产,真是意外的惊喜。
我还参加了巧克力制作体验课。把融化的巧克力倒入模具后,需将模具倒置,再用刮刀用力敲击其背面。老师让我敲打大约30次!填入焦糖后再放入冷藏室冷却30分钟,最后我便得到了三块漂亮的巧克力。
等待期间,我还体验了生可可豆的品尝环节。他们端上了刚切开的可可果。第一次品尝生可可豆真是一次非凡的体验——它一点都不甜!我还品尝了各种巧克力饮料以及小份的巧克力样品。
参观之前,我尝了他们的冰淇淋(巧克力味和巧克力薄荷味)。我看到橱窗里陈列着黑加仑味冰淇淋,便点了这个,但他们告诉我那只是展示品,并不出售!尽管有些小意外,但我吃的冰淇淋仍然非常美味。
最后。我取回了制作好的巧克力,然后逛了逛礼品店。店里有种类丰富的巧克力,比如芒果味、椰子味以及焙茶味。我买了很多作为纪念品。若您前往日惹,绝对值得一试!