Libertine Tea Journal — chocolate

We've teamed up with our friends at Baron Hasselhoff’s to create a new Tea & Chocolate Tasting Gift Box, celebrating the quiet magic that happens when tea and chocolate meet. Released just in time for Easter, this gift box brings together eight thoughtful pairings, curated by NZ chocolate expert (and tea lover) Luke Owen Smith. Each combination has been carefully chosen to highlight delicate flavours and aromas — from rose tea with coconut & hibiscus milk chocolate, to Cacao Chai with spiced molé dark chocolate.  Included in the box: 8 organic tea blends (two temples of each) 8 different bean-to-bar chocolates (18g each) Tasting and pairing info card This tasting set is about slowing down and connecting with flavour. There’s no...

Tea and chocolate are two of our favourite things, and when paired thoughtfully they can create an amazing symphony of flavours. Whether you’re a tea aficionado or a chocolate lover, finding the right combination of tea and chocolate can elevate both to new levels.  Many of the nuanced flavours in chocolate are more prominent when it’s warm and melting. When tea warms your mouth, it helps activate the fat (cocoa butter) molecules in chocolate, allowing aromatic compounds to become more pronounced. This makes chocolate's flavour more intense, and you can better appreciate the complex and delicious layers of taste, especially in high-quality chocolate. To help you explore how to achieve perfect harmony between these two delicacies, we’ve put together these...