Manam Chocolate

TIME’s Sweet Spotlight: How Manam’s Ruby Islam is putting Indian chocolate on the map

by Bindu Gopal Rao | May 16, 2025

(May 16, 2025) The first time Ruby Islam tasted a single-origin chocolate bar made from West Godavari beans—its silky smoothness releasing hints of mango, toasted nuts, and a touch of honey—she knew she’d found something special. Now, as Head Chef at Manam Chocolate,...