Volker Lehmann's guest appearances

Volker Lehmann

Chocolate Fascination

Matt Caputo

Bryan Graham

Hazel Lee

Emily Koons

Lars Moller

Diogo Vaz

John Nanci

Luisa Abram

OwlTail

In Part 1, Volker tells the story of his discovery of cacao that had been lost to Westerners – but was still known by the people in the jungle of Bolivia. In Part 2, we talk about the struggle of convincing the chocolate industry to try such unusual and small cacao beans. Volker labored for years to prove to people that the cacao from his wild forest trees – that violated industry standards for size – could make exceptional chocolate. Now his cacao is a hot commodity! Listen in to his very human story of struggle, and success, and striving for yet greater excellence.

<p>In Part 1, Volker tells the story of his discovery of cacao that had been lost to Westerners – but was still known by the people in the jungle of Bolivia. In Part 2, we talk about the struggle of convincing the chocolate industry to try such unusual and small cacao beans. Volker labored for years to prove to people that the cacao from his wild forest trees – that violated industry standards for size – could make exceptional chocolate. Now his cacao is a hot commodity! Listen in to his very human story of struggle, and success, and striving for yet greater excellence.</p>

Interview Episode 3.2 – Volker Lehmann Part 2

Volker is a brilliant and fascinating man who, after growing up in Germany, traveled the world in search of adventure and helping people. Join in our conversation as we discuss how he discovered and came to purchase the land whereon grows the most pure cacao varietal currently known. His stories take us from cold European winters to African savannah with cows mingled with giraffes to the tropics in the Caribbean and South America.

<p>Volker is a brilliant and fascinating man who, after growing up in Germany, traveled the world in search of adventure and helping people. Join in our conversation as we discuss how he discovered and came to purchase the land whereon grows the most pure cacao varietal currently known. His stories take us from cold European winters to African savannah with cows mingled with giraffes to the tropics in the Caribbean and South America.</p>