The Ritual of Tea and Chocolate (4 Bars | 3 Teas | Shipping Included)

Steeped & Tempered

Connection in Every Sip. Discovery in Every Bite.

A feast for the senses—and a mindful escape from the everyday.

Step into a sensory journey where the global origins of cacao meet the centuries-old craftsmanship of Fujian’s tea gardens and artisans.

From cacao-growing regions around the world to the jasmine gardens of Fuzhou and the legendary Wuyi Mountains, this immersive experience explores the people, places, traditions, and craftsmanship behind two of the world’s most cherished ingredients.

Through thoughtfully curated tea and chocolate pairings, guests are invited to slow down, sip mindfully, and taste with intention. Discover how terroir, tradition, technique, aroma, texture, and flavor shape each cup and bite—and how two distinct worlds can come together in extraordinary harmony.

Guided by an experienced Gourmet Boutique Food Educator, the 45–60 minute experience blends opportunity to connect with mindful tasting, sensory exploration, storytelling, blind tasting, and playful food and beverage trivia. Each pairing becomes an opportunity to pause, notice, discover, and connect.

More than a tasting, The Tasting Ritual is an invitation to travel through flavor—from the cacao farms of the world to the tea gardens of Fujian—while creating connection around the simple pleasure of sharing something delicious together.

A journey of origin. A celebration of craftsmanship. A moment to connect and savor.

Because sometimes the best conversations begin with a sip or a bite or a bit of both!

What's Included

• 3 premium tea samples presented in ready to brew cups
• 4 artisan craft chocolate bars, thoughtfully paired with the teas
• Tasting Wheel and Tips on How to Taste
• Mindful sensory exploration and blind-tasting activities
• Stories of the tea origins, chocolate makers, and craftsmanship
• 45–60 minute guided tasting with a Gourmet Boutique Food Educator included with a purchase of 12 kits.
• Ground shipping included
• Virtual experience via Zoom, Teams, or Webex

The Experience

Pause. Sip. Notice. Connect.

Your tasting kit arrives ready for exploration. Then, gather virtually with your group and an expert educator for an engaging journey through five distinctive tea and chocolate pairings.

No special expertise required—just curiosity and a willingness to slow down, savor the moment, and discover something delicious together.

Connection in every sip. Mindfulness in every moment. Chocolate in every bite.

How It Works

1. Choose Your Experience
Purchase your tasting kits and select your preferred date and time. Specify the date/time/time zone in the window SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO SELLER

2. Your Tasting Kits Arrive
Each participant receives their own beautifully curated selection of teas and chocolates. Please allow approximately one week for delivery. Expedited shipping is available for shorter lead times.

3. Taste, Discover & Connect
Join your educator virtually for an engaging 45–60 minute experience filled with storytelling, sensory exploration, blind tasting, and plenty of delicious conversation.

With a team of experienced food educators and over 15 years of expertise in food entertainment and team building, we make it easy to create a memorable tasting experience for private groups, corporate gatherings, celebrations, and culinary events.

Come curious. Sip slowly. Taste deeply. Discover the unexpected harmony between tea and chocolate.