Summer’s here
I’m for that
Got my rubber sandals
Got my straw hat
Got my cold beer
I’m just glad that it’s here
-James Taylor, “Summer’s Here”
I’m for that
Got my rubber sandals
Got my straw hat
Got my cold beer
I’m just glad that it’s here
-James Taylor, “Summer’s Here”
This month’s flavors will be a hit with the backyard cook-out crowd. At Intrigue Chocolates, we like to finish our meal of burgers and slaw with a little something sweet before a game of horse shoes or bocce ball. June’s line-up of flavors was chosen in honor of Father’s Day (it’s not just our Moms who like chocolate).All of May’s chocolate truffle flavors are available at the Chocolate Shop! Check these out:
June’s Seasonal Flavors:
Jamaican Hot Chocolate Truffle – The days are getting hotter and so is this truffle, with dark rum, honey, vanilla, nutmeg, and habañero chilis.
Hibiscus – We all want to look younger, especially during the warm months and this truffle made with hibiscus petals just may help you do that. Hibiscus is supposed to make your hair more lustrous and keep it attached! This is just a happy coincidence for us, because we really chose this flavor because of the pattern on Dad’s Hawaiian shirts.
Smokin’ Scotch Truffle – The peaty, smoky Scotch whisky in this truffle tastes of chocolate, a flask, and a campfire. Oh, those summer nights…
Coriander the Great Truffle – Said to have many medicinal powers (diuretic, antioxidant, antibacterial to name a few) coriander is indeed Great! This truffle is made of toasted coriander seed and a drop of honey. Roasted nutty and lemony aromas are anchored by a touch of sweetness.
Orange-Rosemary Truffle – You know beyond doubt that orange is a natural with chocolate. Fresh orange zest and fresh organic rosemary bring bright musky, earthy notes to the chocolate, reminding us of the best men’s cologne.
Saint Basil Truffle – So many yummy things to eat in the summer, but keep this truffle with its fresh organic basil on your menu. Basil aids in digestion and has curative properties for the tummy.
Celebrate the sun, the great outdoors, and fathers with Intrigue Chocolates!
Jasmine Green Truffle – Flowers used to make jasmine green tea are gathered during the darkness of night when their fragrance is most powerful. Culturally significant all over the world, the jasmine flower symbolizes motherhood in Thailand.
Vrai Chai Truffle – Made with black tea steeped with big, chunky pieces of the real deal: 14 herbs, spices, roots, and fruit. This is not some commercially extracted and flavored powder, or a two-dimensional tea and cardamom rip-off. True to tradition, Intrigue uses a complex blend of black tea, ginger, black pepper, cinnamon, orange peel, astragalus (ancient Chinese herbal treatment) , cardamom, coriander, galangal (citrusy/piney/earthy aroma, used as an aphrodisiac in Southeast Asia), gingko (memory enhancer), gotu-kola (improves mental clarity), fo-ti (longevity tonic), nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla beans.
Orchid Truffle – Flavored with real vanilla beans, the Orchid truffle emulates the singular specialness of mothers. The vanilla bean is the fruit of an orchid (Vanilla planifolia), found originally only in Mexico. Vanilla is the second most expensive spice in the world, hand harvested from a rare flower that lasts only for one day.
Sweet Raspberry Truffle – Liqueurs are said to be descendant of herbal remedies perfected in ancient monasteries. Raspberries rank high among fruits for their antioxidants, so the raspberry liqueur in these truffles may very well have healing properties!
NEW! Bear Trap Truffle – A honey schnapps from those clever Germans, the Barenjager brand name translates as “bear hunter” but the general type of liqueur is called barenfang (“bear trap”). This vodka-based liqueur adds a wistful sweetness to the chocolate.
Cardamom Truffle – Don’t know what cardamom is? You are not alone. From the ginger family, this aromatic seed is used in cooking, tea, and medicine in India, Asia, and the Middle East. It is also a favorite spice in cookies and breads from Scandinavia. Here it highlights the comforting aspects of chocolate.
Lemon Truffle – You shouldn’t be surprised (but you probably will be pleasantly!). Lemon and chocolate go very well together, but we already knew that the citrus/chocolate coupling was a smash, didn’t we? Wow!, but of course…
Fresh Mint Truffle – This tastes like the real leaves of the plant, not the processed oil or extract (that’s because we use the real leaves!). Fresh and green tasting, Menthe was a Greek nymph who was transformed into a mint plant!