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Inspiration for Flavor

Ginger and red dates are two of the warmest ingredients in traditional Chinese food culture. They are not delicate, yet they possess a comforting power – much like Yingying's hands, warm and full of strength.

The founder first tasted the combination of ginger, red dates, and dark chocolate on a winter morning. An old lady on the island was brewing a pot of ginger and red date tea, and its warm aroma reminded him of Yingying's scent from his childhood. He thought then: how wonderful it would be if this warmth from traditional medicinal ingredients could be infused into the richness of dark and nama chocolate, allowing more people to taste a chocolate imbued with Eastern wisdom. Thus, he began to try incorporating ginger and red dates into dark and nama chocolate, and after countless adjustments, he finally found that captivating balance.

Ingredient Inspiration

Ginger, originating from traditional Chinese medicinal ingredients, naturally possesses a warm, spicy aroma and a slight pungency. Red dates, on the other hand, naturally contain rich sweetness and a warm fragrance. The two form a perfect contrast with the bitterness of dark chocolate – the warmth makes the bitterness approachable, and the bitterness gives the warmth more depth.

Top Note: The Natural Sweetness of Red Dates Emerges

The moment it enters the mouth, the unique natural sweetness of red dates takes center stage, like the first warm ray of winter sun, warm and fulfilling. This sweetness is natural and not cloying, warming the heart.

Middle Note: The Warm Spice of Ginger Emerges

As the dark and nama chocolate slowly melts in the mouth, the warm spice of ginger begins to unfold, creating a perfect layering with the natural sweetness of red dates. This layering fully showcases the complexity of the chocolate – a perfect dialogue between warmth and depth.

Base Note: The Lingering Charm of Eastern Wisdom

After swallowing, a faint spicy ginger aroma and the lingering natural sweetness of red dates remain in the mouth, like the warm winter sun – warm, fulfilling, and comforting.

Suitable Pairings

• Ginger Tea / Red Date Tea: The warmth of ginger tea can complement the bitterness of dark chocolate, making the whole experience even warmer.
• Pu-erh Tea / Aged White Tea: The aged fragrance of the tea and the warmth of ginger and red dates complement each other perfectly, a classic pairing for winter afternoon tea.
• Warm Winter Moments: Paired with a cup of ginger tea and a piece of ginger and red date dark and nama chocolate, it's the perfect warm moment in winter.
• Yingying's Scent: Gifting a box of ginger and red date dark and nama chocolate to family is the warmest expression of affection for them.