“ametista” Bean to Bar chocolate specialty store opens

Opening in Kitanocho, Kobe!
Bean to Bar chocolate made from Asian cacao presented by "ametista"
Delivering the charm of Asian cacao beans from Kobe to the world

Good news for chocolate lovers this fall. A new landmark has been born in Kitano-cho, Kobe City. "ametista" opened in September 2023 as a store specializing in bean-to-bar chocolate made from Asian cacao beans

What is “Bean to Bar”?

``Bean to Bar'' is a manufacturing method in which everything from the selection of cacao beans to the completion of the chocolate bar is done in-house. This method brings out the unique flavor and personality of cacao to the fullest, allowing you to enjoy a deep flavor not found in regular chocolate. At ametista, we use carefully selected cacao beans from all over Asia and ferment them locally to create a unique aroma and taste that evokes the unique climate of each region.

Main product is 70% dark chocolate bar

Currently, our store focuses on 70% dark chocolate bars. This chocolate is made using single-origin cocoa beans and without any additives. For the sweetness, we use only natural cane sugar from Amami Oshima, ``Sutoito''. This allows you to fully enjoy the original flavor of cacao.

About ametista

ametista says, ``I am fascinated by the charm of cacao beans, and by carrying out all the processes in my own workshop, I would like to directly deliver the rich flavor to our customers.'' At our workshop in Kitano Town, we carefully carry out a series of processes by hand, including cacao bean selection, roasting, grinding, tempering, molding, and wrapping.

Ametista will continue to create a new chocolate culture from Kobe to the world by continuing to manufacture carefully selected chocolates using Asian cacao beans. Please try our chocolates once. Store information and product details can be found at https://ametistate.stores.jp/

Ametista is looking forward to your visit as a new attraction in Kobe.

■ Press release source - ametista Co., Ltd.
https://companydata.tsujigawa.com/company/2140001131068/