Mild Cacao (Liqueur Free)
10 February, 2009 Posted by:
chocoholic
This NAMA chocolate is one of the regulars contains no alcohol and is a chocolate made with lots of fresh cream making it a milk chocolate that melts into your mouth giving you that cacao aroma. A thick dusting of cacao surrounds the 20 squares of precut chocolates. As I was writing this blog I had eaten a few without realizing it....
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Mild Cacao (Liqueur Free)2 Mild Cacao (Liqueur Free)3
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Special ROYCE corner at Kichijoji LOFT
09 February, 2009 Posted by:
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Rode my bicycle 30 minutes in the freezing cold to Kichijoji. Living in the burbs of Tokyo and far from the station, I could always take the car or take a bus to the station but I was trying to be green and at the same time, finding parking space is such a pain. My main purpose was to go buy chocolates at Kichijoji LOFT since they were having a Valentine's chocolate space made up and there was a special ROYCE chocolate corner. (o^-')b GREAT!
ROYCE' chocolates corner1 ROYCE' chocolates corner2
ROYCE' chocolates corner3
Rode up the escalator at Kichijoji LOFT to the 2nd floor and right at the top was the what they call they "special exhibition for Valentine's". They used about 1/3rd of the total floor to display shelves of an array of chocolates in different sizes and shapes. My first impression was that there wasn't very many customers looking at them, however as I turned, in the center, there are a crowd of shoppers all looking at the same place. ROYCE chocs! They were selling their regular line of products and a few special chocolates such as the NAMA choco which was only being sold in the month of February---NAMA chocolate with Grand Marnier liquor which of course I purchased. I also bought a few boxes of the petite truffles such as the one with orange peel and pralines. Will blog about them all later on!
Bye-Bye!!
ROYCE' chocolates corner1 ROYCE' chocolates corner2
ROYCE' chocolates corner3
Rode up the escalator at Kichijoji LOFT to the 2nd floor and right at the top was the what they call they "special exhibition for Valentine's". They used about 1/3rd of the total floor to display shelves of an array of chocolates in different sizes and shapes. My first impression was that there wasn't very many customers looking at them, however as I turned, in the center, there are a crowd of shoppers all looking at the same place. ROYCE chocs! They were selling their regular line of products and a few special chocolates such as the NAMA choco which was only being sold in the month of February---NAMA chocolate with Grand Marnier liquor which of course I purchased. I also bought a few boxes of the petite truffles such as the one with orange peel and pralines. Will blog about them all later on!
Bye-Bye!!
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For St. Valentine's Day in Japan
07 February, 2009 Posted by:
chocoholic
As I have previously blogged, in Japan females give men chocolates on Valentine's Day. So around this time, you will be able to see special corners made that sell Valentine's chocolates. Even Royce which only sells in Hokkaido (the northern part of Japan) and at Narita airport AFTER you go through immigration will have special booths to sell their chocolates.
There is a thing called "GIRI" choko. This is literally translated into "dutiful chocolate" where the women give their male colleagues or business partners chocolates even if they have no passionate feelings for them. It is a kind of popularity measurement for the married males who go home and their wives will ask them how many chocolates they have received at the office. Not all of them of course will receive chocolate (ﾉ_-｡) and one of my bosses would go to a "watering hole" where he is a regular so that ladies there will give them a chocolate. I think this GIRI choko tradition is gradually fading and this year a chocolate company is advertising "reversal" chocolate giving on Valentine's day (that is-- the guys give the girls chocs).
There is a thing called "GIRI" choko. This is literally translated into "dutiful chocolate" where the women give their male colleagues or business partners chocolates even if they have no passionate feelings for them. It is a kind of popularity measurement for the married males who go home and their wives will ask them how many chocolates they have received at the office. Not all of them of course will receive chocolate (ﾉ_-｡) and one of my bosses would go to a "watering hole" where he is a regular so that ladies there will give them a chocolate. I think this GIRI choko tradition is gradually fading and this year a chocolate company is advertising "reversal" chocolate giving on Valentine's day (that is-- the guys give the girls chocs).
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On ROYCE's website they explain the best way to eat chocolate
06 February, 2009 Posted by:
chocoholic
1)Because it is NAMA (raw), please take care of temperature!
Approximately 1/4th of the ingredients for nama chocolate is made up of fresh cream along liquors that is why of the many chocolates that are sold, nama chocolate's expiration date is the shortest and quality control is strictest. Because of this, at Royce, refridgeration is well kept at the factory, at the distribution center and at the retail shops and to make sure that freshest products are being sold at their shops. That is why, when nama chocolate are delivered to your home we ask you to immediately place it into the refridgerator. Please protect this delicate nama chocolate at temperatures under 10 degrees C.
2)Please check the expiration date!
With exception to nama chocolate, traditionally chocolate has very little moisture. So as long as the chocolate is well preserved then mold will not grow on it. However, as time passes the smooth taste and distinctive aroma is lost. Furthermore, this loss picks up speed once the package is opened. Royce would like to you to eat their chocolates at the best condition so all the products have expiration date was set at when the product can be eaten at the best. We ask you to please eat our products as soon as possible for any chocolate tastes the best freshly made!
3) We write the best temperatures for each of our products
Chocolate does not like hot temperatures. The characteristic of cocoa butter is that it starts to melt at temperatures around 28 degrees. . And, as temperature rise, whitish crystallization appears on the surface of chocolate. This phenomenom is called 'Sugar Bloom'. Also, if chocolate is transferred from refridgeration to a warm location this sudden change in temperature causes drops of moisture to appear on the surface of the chocolate and the sugar in the chocolate will start to melt. This does not make the chocolate inedible but the appearance is bad and the taste will not be at its best. Please avoid chocolate's arch enemy -humidity and heat and preserve the chocolates as described on the package of each product.
4) We do refrigerated delivery
Royce factory is located in the midst of clean air and water and blessed with abundant nature in Tobetsu, Hokkaido. This environment is similar to the historic chocolate factories in Europe which makes the Royce factory is the best location for making chocolate.
At Royce's e-shop (online shop) freshly made chocolate is delivered directly to you from the factory all in refrigeration. No matter if it is summer or winter, delivery is taken in stable temperatures that is just a bit chilly from the factory to you. That is why we use delivery using refrigeration.. Given the delicate nature of chocolate this is the best choice.
5)Please return the chocolate to almost room temperature prior to consumption
Before you eat Royce chocolate, take the chocolate out of the refrigerator and leave it out for the same amount of time you would prepare a cup tea. The aroma of the cacao will intensify and you will be able to enjoy Royce products. This preparation is similar to the treatment of red wine and wine. A small step so that you can eat Royce chocolate deliciously.
Taken from Royce website http://e-royce.com/corporate/delicious/index.html and roughly translated by me! This is not an official translation!!::
Approximately 1/4th of the ingredients for nama chocolate is made up of fresh cream along liquors that is why of the many chocolates that are sold, nama chocolate's expiration date is the shortest and quality control is strictest. Because of this, at Royce, refridgeration is well kept at the factory, at the distribution center and at the retail shops and to make sure that freshest products are being sold at their shops. That is why, when nama chocolate are delivered to your home we ask you to immediately place it into the refridgerator. Please protect this delicate nama chocolate at temperatures under 10 degrees C.
2)Please check the expiration date!
With exception to nama chocolate, traditionally chocolate has very little moisture. So as long as the chocolate is well preserved then mold will not grow on it. However, as time passes the smooth taste and distinctive aroma is lost. Furthermore, this loss picks up speed once the package is opened. Royce would like to you to eat their chocolates at the best condition so all the products have expiration date was set at when the product can be eaten at the best. We ask you to please eat our products as soon as possible for any chocolate tastes the best freshly made!
3) We write the best temperatures for each of our products
Chocolate does not like hot temperatures. The characteristic of cocoa butter is that it starts to melt at temperatures around 28 degrees. . And, as temperature rise, whitish crystallization appears on the surface of chocolate. This phenomenom is called 'Sugar Bloom'. Also, if chocolate is transferred from refridgeration to a warm location this sudden change in temperature causes drops of moisture to appear on the surface of the chocolate and the sugar in the chocolate will start to melt. This does not make the chocolate inedible but the appearance is bad and the taste will not be at its best. Please avoid chocolate's arch enemy -humidity and heat and preserve the chocolates as described on the package of each product.
4) We do refrigerated delivery
Royce factory is located in the midst of clean air and water and blessed with abundant nature in Tobetsu, Hokkaido. This environment is similar to the historic chocolate factories in Europe which makes the Royce factory is the best location for making chocolate.
At Royce's e-shop (online shop) freshly made chocolate is delivered directly to you from the factory all in refrigeration. No matter if it is summer or winter, delivery is taken in stable temperatures that is just a bit chilly from the factory to you. That is why we use delivery using refrigeration.. Given the delicate nature of chocolate this is the best choice.
5)Please return the chocolate to almost room temperature prior to consumption
Before you eat Royce chocolate, take the chocolate out of the refrigerator and leave it out for the same amount of time you would prepare a cup tea. The aroma of the cacao will intensify and you will be able to enjoy Royce products. This preparation is similar to the treatment of red wine and wine. A small step so that you can eat Royce chocolate deliciously.
Taken from Royce website http://e-royce.com/corporate/delicious/index.html and roughly translated by me! This is not an official translation!!:: Leave comment (0)
Arrived! Nama Choco 'Precious'
05 February, 2009 Posted by:
chocoholic
This is a limited edition NAMA chocolate
"PRECIOUS" that comes out for a limited time around Valentine's Day and even the cup is made of chocolate and even has 2 spoons which are engraved with ROYCE to come with it. The top layer that is a creamy ivory is a mixture of white chocolate and sweet white wine. The bottom layer uses Italian red wine and nama chocolate. Once you scoop it into your mouth is makes your nostrils enlarge and you can't resist from not saying "MMMMMMMMMM!!!!"
As the container is made of chocolate too and after you finish eating the nama chocolate in the inside, you can shave the container down and heat it with milk to have a luxurious hot cocoa.
It cost 2,940 yen excluding delivery. Delivered only from January 10-February 14. Sold only while it lasts.
Precious1 Precious2
Precious
Precious3 Precious4
inside of Precious
"PRECIOUS" that comes out for a limited time around Valentine's Day and even the cup is made of chocolate and even has 2 spoons which are engraved with ROYCE to come with it. The top layer that is a creamy ivory is a mixture of white chocolate and sweet white wine. The bottom layer uses Italian red wine and nama chocolate. Once you scoop it into your mouth is makes your nostrils enlarge and you can't resist from not saying "MMMMMMMMMM!!!!"As the container is made of chocolate too and after you finish eating the nama chocolate in the inside, you can shave the container down and heat it with milk to have a luxurious hot cocoa.
It cost 2,940 yen excluding delivery. Delivered only from January 10-February 14. Sold only while it lasts.
Precious1 Precious2
Precious
Precious3 Precious4
inside of Precious
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Its February
02 February, 2009 Posted by:
chocoholic
Today is the first business day of February! This is the month for Setsubun and Valentine's day!! 
Talking about St. Valentine's Day, did you know that in Japan the women give the men chocolate? Also they bring chocolates for their male colleagues. Then on March 14, there is White Day where men RETURN a present (it used to be marshmallows..?!?!?!) to the females who gave it to them. I have already ordered Limited Edition Royce chocolates for my colleagues and also MYSELF!
Talking about St. Valentine's Day, did you know that in Japan the women give the men chocolate? Also they bring chocolates for their male colleagues. Then on March 14, there is White Day where men RETURN a present (it used to be marshmallows..?!?!?!) to the females who gave it to them. I have already ordered Limited Edition Royce chocolates for my colleagues and also MYSELF! Leave comment (0)
