This year, Dandelion Chocolate, a renowned bean-to-bar chocolate manufacturer founded in San Francisco, is set to launch its much-anticipated "Christmas Collection 2025" starting November 1. The collection, reminiscent of a heartwarming Christmas market, showcases an array of rich and indulgent sweets perfect for the holiday season. The collection will be available at three select locations in Japan as well as online.
Special Limited Edition: Single Origin Nama Chocolate from Anamalai, India
One of the standout items in this year's collection is the limited edition "Single Origin Nama Chocolate from Anamalai, India." This exquisite chocolate features beans harvested from a farm nestled among coconut and nutmeg trees, offering a hint of lemony aroma alongside its rich flavor. With a smooth melting texture, each bite releases the unique scent and deep taste signature of its region. Priced at 2,600 yen (including tax), it is a luxurious gift option for loved ones or a reward for oneself during this festive season.
Also, don't miss out on the product's dedicated page for more details:
Single Origin Nama Chocolate
Decorative Christmas Ornament Set
Also joining the lineup is the charming "Christmas Ornament Set," which features holiday treats beautifully packaged in festive ornament-shaped designs with cocoa illustrations and Dandelion’s logo. This set includes three varieties:
- - Red Ornament: Toffee Crumble Chocolate – Crunchy toffee blended into rich chocolate creates a delightful texture. This indulgent treat combines the deep flavors of cocoa with a gentle caramel sweetness, perfect for warming up during winter gatherings.
- - Navy Ornament: Gingerbread Cookie Chocolate – Fragrant gingerbread cookies coated in luscious chocolate make for a spice-infused delight, perfect for the holiday season.
- - Green Ornament: Pecan Nut Chocolate – Crunchy pecans enveloped in 70% cocoa chocolate and dusted with powdered sugar deliver a sweet and nutty taste, ideal for Christmas celebrations.
This set is priced at 5,400 yen (including tax) and is available from the same outlets and online:
Christmas Ornament Set
Holiday Limited Edition: Ginger Cookie Assortment
For cookie lovers, the "Ginger Cookie Assortment" debuts this season, featuring the winter-exclusive "Gingerbread Cookie" made with a crumbly texture and filled with chocolate chips and ginger powder. The spicy kick of ginger pairs exquisitely with the chocolate's sweetness, promising a delightful treat for cold winter afternoons.
This assortment also includes the classic Chocolate Chip Cookie and Chocolate Cookie, allowing you to enjoy a variety of flavors at 3,200 yen (including tax). Shop for them here:
Cookie Assortment Ginger
Unique Stollen Inspired by Bean to Bar Principles
This Christmas also sees the return of Dandelion’s decadent Stollen made with Dominican Republic cocoa, enriched with orange peels, raisins, dried figs, walnuts, and cacao nibs. Each ingredient has been meticulously soaked in different spirits to enhance their flavors, leading to a complex, rich taste profile. This luxurious treat is available for 4,300 yen (including tax) and can be purchased from their outlets:
Stollen
Exclusive Café Menu for the Holidays
Dandelion Chocolate's Factory & Café at Kuramae and Shop & Café at Ise offer exclusive holiday menus featuring seasonal sweets and hot chocolate drinks guaranteed to elevate your festive experience. The H₂O Chocolate® Mousse, a molecular gastronomy-inspired dessert, showcases the bright acidity of Ugandan cocoa while maintaining a light and airy texture thanks to its unique preparation method involving water instead of dairy.
The café also brings back the famous "Mission Hot Chocolate," a spicy chocolate drink featuring Indian cocoa, perfectly suited for winter. Available starting at 950 yen (including tax), this drink is inspired by the cultural richness of San Francisco.
Every product embodies the commitment and passion Dandelion Chocolate has for quality and flavor. Here’s to a warm and magical holiday season with Dandelion Chocolate's offerings, designed to create lasting memories with every bite.