Giving designer chocolate a whole new meaning is Chocolate Research Facility, the brainchild of creative agency Asylum. There are more than 100 fine chocolate flavors available such as Champagne, Espresso, Irish Cream, Tiramisu, Earl Grey and Sichuan Pepper. Not forgetting classic favorites such as dark(61%-76%), milk and white Swiss, German and Belgian chocolates which are also available in sugar-free versions.

The chocolate bars are beautiful presented in a fantastic array of colorful boxes. They look like ready-made chocolate presents, don’t they!

I passed by the chocolate shop at Wheelock Place last week and made a mental note to check it out but totally forgot afterwards! What a bummer! (This may a be a blessing in disguise though, I blew good money on a  gourmet chocolate gift basket once on a crazy candy rampage.)

Although I drink coffee more than tea, I simply love the idea of tea. It is so clear, light and refreshing, as oppossed to coffee, which is dark and serious. And, oh the packaging they come in!

Above image, from Harney & Sons