Hey there! We're KESSHŌ, your friendly Austin-based craft chocolate creators. Our co-founders, Liang Wang and Mark Huetsch, embarked on this sweet adventure to weave together their favorite Asian flavors with bean-to-bar chocolate.
KESSHŌ — a name that translates to "Crystal" in Japanese — has dual significance for us. On one hand, it pays homage to the splendid crystalline structure of chocolate. But on a deeper level, "KESSHŌ" signifies the rewards that spring from laboring over what you love, embodying our painstakingly precise bean-to-bar process. Every step of the journey, from selecting organic cacao farms to manufacturing in our boutique factory in Austin, stands as a testament to our dedication.
Born and raised in Beijing, Liang honed her skills in pastry and chocolate-making in Tokyo, while Mark grew up in the Midwestern US, nurturing a passion for computer science and Chinese studies at Stanford. In 2009, we united our shared love for pastry and a mission to spread joy through sweet experiences by founding a bakery in Beijing, “Pantry’s Best”. We've spent the past decade having a blast transforming Asian ingredients into unique Western-style desserts. It was during this delightful journey that we fell head over heels for the intricate world of bean-to-bar chocolate.
