Savour artisanal truffle nama chocolates

Artisanal chocolates made with premium Italian truffles, 80% local dark chocolate cocoa and topped with pure 24-carat edible gold leaves.

PROUDLY Malaysian-made decadent truffle nama chocolates are now available in stores and online for those who desire the finer things in life, to satisfy their sweet cravings.

Nama chocolate is a type of ganache, which is made from a mix of melted cacao and fresh cream. As the mixture solidifies, the block of chocolate is cut into pieces and often sprinkled with cocoa powder.

Truffle Chocolate Malaysia (TCM) venture, launched by the Caffeinees Group, is now offering handcrafted truffle nama chocolates, spreads and soft serves.

Caffeinees Group executive director and TCM managing director June Chang said the idea for TCM started during the Covid-19 pandemic and movement control order in 2020 when strict dine-in measures and travel restrictions were in place.

“When we were all staying at home during the lockdown, we requested our chef to surprise us with something unique and exclusively crafted for our family and friends to lift their spirits.”

She said TCM was launched in collaboration with partners including former national badminton singles player Datin Wong Mew Choo, celebrity DJ and actor Gan Mei Yan and Matthew Soh.

“The artisanal chocolates are made with carefully sourced premium Italian truffles, 80% local dark chocolate cocoa and topped with pure 24-carat edible gold leaves.

“Handmade daily in limited quantities, the truffle-flavoured solid chocolate ganache is coated with cocoa powder,” said Chang.

“TCM’s cocoa is sustainably sourced from Malaysia’s top cacao crop.

“The truffles are imported from reputable and carefully selected Italian gourmet suppliers.

“This is part of the brand’s vision to be recognised internationally as a top truffle chocolate maker and to promote Malaysian products,” she added.

Alongside the original Truffle Nama Chocolate is a version with macadamia, as well as Truffle Chocolate Nougat.

TCM also offers a variety of spreads, such as Truffle Butter Spread (featuring premium truffle butter with Italian truffle flakes), Truffle Chocolate Spread (80% dark chocolate spread with premium Italian truffle flakes) and Truffle Cream (premium truffle cream with Italian truffle flakes).

The chocolates are priced from RM88 per box, the spreads at RM19 each, Classic Truffle Chocolate Waffle Cone at RM18 and Ultimate 24k Gold Truffle Chocolate Sundae at RM56.

TCM’s truffle chocolates are handcrafted by local artisans.

All TCM products are available for purchase at www.trufflechocolatemalaysia.com or at the Caffeinees store located at No.16, Jalan Kampung Pandan, Kuala Lumpur.

The store also offers a drive-through option for quick pick-ups.