Cocoa enthusiasts can indulgence and nurture their passion at ichocolates, an online confectionery store (www.ichocolate.tw) that carries an ambrosial collection of chocolate products.
The store’s premium items come from several gourmet chocolate manufacturers, including France’s Weiss, which has more than 120 years tradition of chocolate making experience under its belt, Slitti in Tuscany, Italy and Austria’s Zotter, which produces organic and fair-trade chocolates.
Italian chocolate manufacturer Venchi’s dark chocolate varieties are some of the most popular items at ichocholate.
Ichocolate also operates a brick-and-mortar namesake that serves as a studio-cum-store where patrons can pick up online orders, enjoy a cup of coffee (priced between NT$70 and NT$100), cocoa drinks (NT$100 to NT$160) or even a bottle of German beer (NT$190).
If you feel spoilt for choice, don’t hesitate to seek assistance from the ponytailed owner, who is knowledgeable on all matters chocolate.
Ichocolate is located at 11, Ln 380, Fuxing N Rd, Taipei City (台北市復興北路380巷11號), tel: (02) 2507-9393. The store, which lacks a conspicuous sign, is tucked away in an alley sandwiched between Zhongshan Junior High School MRT Station (中山國中捷運站) and San Min Bookstore (三民書局). Business hours are Monday to Saturday from 10am to 7pm.
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