Mezcal and chocolate are two items that are both highly synonymous with great beverage and snacking traditions of Mexico, which is precisely why artisanal chocolate maker Aranda Honest Chocolate has launched a line of fair-trade chocolates that are specifically designed to complement Mezcal Campante's line of high-quality mezcals.
The mezcal-paired Aranda Honest Chocolate offerings are available in three flavors, notably orange peel, mezcal ganache and sea salt. While the orange peel bars are designed to bring out the subtle citrus notes in the mezcal, the ganache bars aim to emphasize herbal cues of mint and eucalyptus, while the sea salt variant adds boldness to the chocolate while intensifying the smoky notes of the mezcal.
Available for purchase through both the Mezcal Campante and Aranda Honest Chocolate websites, these delectable fair-trade chocolates cost $7.99 each, and offer twin appeal to mezcal connoisseurs and chocolate lovers alike.
Mezcal-Paired Artisanal Chocolates
These Fair-Trade Chocolates Are Crafted to Complement Mezcal
Trend Themes
1. Mezcal-paired Chocolates - The trend of creating chocolates specifically paired with spirits like Mezcal creates opportunities for artisanal chocolate makers to innovate and create new flavor combinations.
2. Fair-trade Products - The trend towards the demand for fair-trade products is growing which creates disruptive innovation opportunities for brands to incorporate this practice into their offerings.
3. Ethnic Flavors - The trend of incorporating ethnic flavors like Mezcal into artisanal foods is growing, creating opportunities for new and unique flavor combinations to be explored.
Industry Implications
1. Artisanal Chocolate - Artisanal chocolate makers can capitalize on the trend towards pairing chocolates with spirits like Mezcal to entice a new customer base and elevate the chocolate experience.
2. Spirits and Beverages - Spirit makers can create more opportunities to elevate the mezcal drinking experience by partnering with artisanal chocolate makers to produce mezcal-paired chocolates.
3. Fair-trade - More industries can disrupt the fair-trade market and create more environmentally sustainable offerings across various industries to meet a changing consumer demand.