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Olympic Muffins Create Buzz at NYC Pop-Up

A designer and cafe owner team up to bring viral chocolate muffins from France to New York, drawing huge crowds.

  • Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen's TikTok videos sparked interest in the muffins.
  • Kelin Carolyn Zhang tracked down the French supplier and partnered with Isshiki Matcha's Angel Zheng.
  • The muffins faced logistical challenges, including FDA approval and transportation issues.
  • Hundreds of New Yorkers lined up from 6 a.m. to purchase the $10 muffins.
  • Zhang and Zheng plan to import another batch due to high demand.
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