About us
It all started when...
...Ray came home from the Amsterdam Coffee Festival in 2015 and said to me, "Honey, we're going into chocolate!" Now, we are both certified chocolate sommeliers and judge at international chocolate competitions. What started as an online shop in 2016 has grown into a beautiful chocolate boutique at home in The Hague.
We are Sanna and Ray, and we are excited to share our passion for exceptional bean-to-bar chocolate with you. In our specialised chocolate shop, we offer you the world's best artisanal chocolate, prioritising quality, sustainability, and ethical production.
The shop is located at the beginning of Groene Mient in the Vruchtenbuurt of The Hague. A social ecological CPO project that they set up and built sustainably together with 32 other neighbors.
The houses are completely self-sufficient in their energy concept. They also share a beautiful permaculture garden equipped with Wadis, with an eye to the future.
This possibly makes the chocolate shop the most sustainable and greenest chocolate shop in all of The Hague, and perhaps even in the country.
Groene Mient regularly holds tours. Check their website for dates.
Discover the various types of single origin drinking chocolate! These can be found not only in the store and online, but also ordered at various specialty coffee shops throughout the country.
See you soon!
Sanna & Ray
Owners
What you will find with us
- A carefully selected collection of bean-to-bar craft chocolate
- Single Origin Drinking Chocolate (B2B/B2C)
- Origine bonbons op basis van natuurlijke ingrediënten
- Coffee and tea to-go/to-stay
- Coffee beans from Ief&Ido
- Booja Booja truffle collection (vegan and organic)
- Peanut Butter Bars (vegan) en vegan brownies van gepassioneerde makers.
- SUE bites (vegan en gluten vrij en zonder toegevoegde suikers)
- Nomads Chai
- Local honey from beekeeper Paul
- Nice ice creams
- Large collection of plant-based chocolate
- Regular workshops where we tell you everything about chocolate
- Workshops and pairings tailored to you
- Exciting tastings and food pairings with tea, coffee, beer, and wine
- Personal advice from us as chocolate experts
We believe that the best chocolate is created when makers have complete control over the production process – from the selection of the cocoa beans to the final bar. That is why we work closely with ethical cocoa farmers and chocolatiers who share the same vision.
Whether you are a seasoned chocolate lover or just starting to explore craft chocolate, we are delighted to take you on a journey through this special world. We are more than happy to share our knowledge and help you find the perfect chocolate that suits your taste.
Have you bought a delicious cheese or a fine bottle of wine and are you looking for the perfect chocolate pairing? We are happy to advise you on which chocolate pairs best, so you can fully enjoy unique flavor combinations.
Come by our boutique and let yourself be surprised by the beautiful world of artisanal bean-to-bar chocolate. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing our passion for chocolate with you!
Meet our team
Dedicated chocolatiers sommeliers who tell the story
Sanna
Owner
Sanna loves taking on challenges. With her many years of experience in the food industry, Sanna has helped the company reach its current position. Sanna is one of the most creative minds and a true connoisseur. With experience not only in chocolate but also in wine, she is driven in pairing, composing, and advising products from the store.
The most delightful product in the store? "That would definitely be Sam van Bitterzoet's chocolates. I've never tasted such elegant, flavorful natural creations. Sam collaborates a lot with food forests and loves foraging. He knows his products and also how to preserve them for use or to keep them longer. Additionally, the chocolate truly shines. We don't ship the chocolates, so you'll have to come to the store for these. :)"
Ray
Owner
Founder and chief visionary, Ray is the driving force behind the company. He keeps busy by contributing to the development of new flavors, marketing, and customer experience strategies. His years of experience in online marketing keep him sharp, focusing on innovation and improvement of the online presence. Fortunately, he also regularly rolls up his sleeves in the shop and makes the best coffee!
The most fun product from the shop? "The bars from Menakao from Madagascar, but also the Beni Wild from Original Beans. This Bolivian chocolate is rare and made from a wild cacao variety. Completely vegan with amazing flavor notes like honey and jasmine. It's fantastic when customers say they don't like dark chocolate but then come back for this bar. It's also a great bar for pairing; white tea, wine, coffee."