-- Be present! Reward yourself with a few quiet moments to escape from
your "to do" lists so you can fully enjoy your journey.
-- Capture the aroma! Breathe deeply to explore the variety of notes that
both reveal and contribute to the flavor while intensifying your
anticipation.
-- Less is more! Taste in small bites so that you do not overwhelm your
palate. You will be amazed by how much this improves your ability to taste.
-- How does it feel? Notice the incredible transformation in texture as
the chocolate melts and slowly disappears.
"By taking it slow, you enhance the entire ceremony of gift giving by
making each taste a special journey that excites the palate, heightens
anticipation and enhances the tasting experience," said Merrem. "When you
finally place a small piece of one of our dark chocolate truffles and
chocolates in your mouth and let it melt, you'll find that unexpected
flavors develop, fade and linger, ranging from fruity and flowery to spicy
and smoky."
Prior to moving on to the next single-estate dark
chocolate truffle or chocolate selection, remember to cleanse the
palate. Eating an unsalted cracker and enjoying several sips of room
temperature water will help prepare your palate for the next exploration.
She recommends serving
fine dark chocolate at room temperatures of up to 75 degrees to fully
reveal the chocolate's flavors and aromas. If you have an affinity for red
wine, Merrem recommends whisking your tastebuds away on another journey by
pairing different wines with the different estate chocolates.
NOKA Chocolate offers The Vintages
Collection™, a compilation of the finest single-estate dark
chocolates, and The Grand Cru
Collection™, handcrafted truffles made with rare, single-estate dark
chocolate and fresh organic cream. Prices range from $16 for a 4-piece Encore Box™ to $234
for a Mixed Encore
Collection™ that includes a 48-piece Vintages and a 24-piece Grand
Cru. Prices for NOKA's distinctive keepsake stainless steel Signature Box™
range from $39 (4-piece Vintages) to $209 (96-piece Vintages).
Each gift of NOKA Chocolate
includes The Optimal Tasting Guide and vividly descriptive Flavor Profiles
to provide each gift recipient with the tools to get the most out of their
own chocolate tasting. Order NOKA Chocolate by calling 877.270.8209 or
purchase online at www.nokachocolate.com. NOKA Chocolate is also available
at select Neiman Marcus locations.
Editor's Note: High resolution photos of NOKA's Encore Boxes group are available at www.dpkpr.com/attachments/files/59/enc group2.jpg and Signature Boxes group are available at www.dpkpr.com/attachments/files/62/sig group1.jpg. About NOKA Chocolate NOKA Chocolate is an artisan chocolatier dedicated to handcrafting truffles and chocolates made with rare, single-estate dark chocolate. The Company was founded by passionate advocates for gourmet chocolate who are devoted to encouraging an appreciation for chocolate quality and purity as well as the optimal tasting and gifting experience. For further information, visit NOKA's online boutique at www.nokachocolate.com.
Contact Information: Contact: Dan Keeney 214.432.7556 Email Contact