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The new „Coffee & Pralines Experience Box“ from Neuhaus

Neuhaus: Chocolates for the perfect coffee moment Anyone who truly appreciates coffee, enjoys its many varieties, and loves chocolate and pralines will be delighted. Neuhaus, the Belgian praline expert with branches worldwide, has recently added a new highlight to its praline collection: the Neuhaus "Coffee & Pralines Experience Box." This box contains 36 handmade pralines in six different varieties, perfect for a tasting experience paired with high-quality coffee. Two delicious and perfectly matched "triples" offer the chance to discover Colombian and Brazilian chocolate-coffee pairings. So, what are you waiting for? Open the praline box, brew some coffee, and let the tasting begin!.

The Neuhaus „Coffee & Pralines Experience Box“

„"Experience" perfectly describes what awaits you when you open this hand-filled box of chocolates. At first glance, it's 36 chocolates, packaged in the collection's signature elegant design, just waiting to be enjoyed. However, the "Experience" hidden in the collection's name offers more than just the pure pleasure of chocolates. The selection is truly special, featuring a tasting experience – a perfectly paired combination of the finest chocolate and premium coffee. A first peek inside the box reveals six "single-origin" chocolates, along with a bag each of Colombian and Brazilian coffee. These chocolates, made from single-origin chocolates, are divided into two categories: Colombia and Brazil. Ideally, they should be tasted in stages, in groups of three, each paired with a coffee from the respective country.

Available with either 24 or 36 chocolates and coffee.

Since coffee is just as crucial in such a tasting, the coffee selection within the "Coffee & Pralines Experience Box" is naturally not left to chance. Each 36-piece box includes a bag of hand-roasted and ground coffee. „"Brazil Santa Rosa"“-Coffee and a bag „Colombia Finca El Para“Coffee is included. The Brazilian coffee, a blend from Soledade de Minas in Brazil with 100% Arabica beans of the "Icatu" variety, is enjoyed with the three "Brazil" pralines; the Colombian coffee from La Union Nrino Department – also made from 100% Arabica beans of the "Castillo" variety – is paired with the three Colombian pralines. The "Coffee & Pralines Experience Box" is designed not only to reflect Belgium's long-standing coffee and chocolate tradition, but also to showcase the finest cocoa beans from special growing regions in Brazil and Colombia. Sounds exciting, doesn't it? Now, let's get to these little treasures.

Neuhaus' new chocolates: elegantly packaged and ideal as a gift.

The tasting of Neuhaus coffee pralines

When tasting chocolate, you always start with the mildest or most delicate aroma; this is also true for the "Coffee & Pralines Experience Box" from Neuhaus. When tasting chocolate in combination with coffee, there are a few things to keep in mind to achieve the best taste experience. Not only the quality of the coffee and pralines plays a primary role, but also the method of tasting itself. The numbers one through six within the box, as well as the division into "Colombia" and "Brazil," make the tasting straightforward for everyone.

It begins with the first praline from Brazil, which „Terre de Brésil N°1“ praline. This is a praline with Hazelnut nougat made with Brazilian chocolate (67% cocoa), caramelized hazelnut pieces, light gianduja, and lime. It's best enjoyed with the aforementioned Brazilian coffee. Make sure the coffee is at the correct drinking temperature; otherwise, you won't get the full enjoyment and flavor experience. Smell the coffee, smell the chocolate, take a piece and let it melt on your tongue. Try to discern the individual components, and read the description beforehand to see what you should be tasting. This will also train your sense of taste. Press the piece of praline (…no, don't just pop it in your mouth ;-)…) against the roof of your mouth and notice whether you can taste hazelnut and lime, or perhaps caramel and gianduja. Does the aroma of the chocolate, the cocoa flavor, and the intensity of the chocolate complement the coffee? There's no right or wrong, flop or top, but always "only" a matter of "I like it" or "I don't like it." For the entire tasting, I recommend: First, put the praline in your mouth, then the coffee. Of course, you can also enjoy it on its own and discover the aforementioned flavor nuances for yourself. That's how I proceed with my tastings and this Neuhaus tasting package. Incidentally, if you're wondering why you always start with the mildest praline and why they should become progressively more intense in flavor during a tasting – that's due to the coffee's temperature. While it's still very warm, you need a sweeter praline with a milder, more subtle aroma. The lower the coffee temperature becomes during the tasting, the more intense the chocolate flavors need to be for a balanced taste. It's a great pleasure to recognize the individual profiles and to discover something new with each of the three pralines in each flight.

Ready for Flight Number 1!

Praline number 2, which „Terre de Brésil N°2″ is one with Almond nougat made with Brazilian chocolate (67% cocoa) filled with Belgian speculoos, white chocolate, and speculoos spice. Delicious and, in terms of flavor, quite different from the aforementioned number 1. However, I don't want to reveal too much about each praline, as I want to preserve your anticipation for the box and let your own taste buds and senses be your guide. The exciting experience for me was the interplay of flavors – both in the pralines and, consequently, in the coffee – during the tasting. Praline number 3 and the conclusion of the Brazilian flight, which „Terre de Brésil N°3″ consists of a Caramel filling with vanilla from Madagascar, caramelized pecan pieces, gianduja and Brazilian chocolate (with 67% cocoa) and, purely in terms of the praline, was my favorite in terms of Brazil.

The Colombian flight starts with praline number 1 (Terre de Colombia N°1The first praline features a filling of Colombian chocolate (65% cocoa) with tangy French Espelette pepper, white chocolate, and raspberries. Served alongside is Colombian coffee, which, in my opinion, creates a perfect synergy with the exquisitely filled first praline. Praline number two, with a coffee ganache filling including Colombian chocolate (65% cocoa), gianduja, and crispy feuilletine, follows.Terre de Colombia N°2) interestingly, it continued. Personally, I found it all a bit too "coffee-filled" and not my favorite from the box. However, praline number 3, the finale of the flight, was a different story. That was it. Terre de Colombia N°3 out of Colombian chocolate (65% cocoa) filled with samba tea, orange pieces, gianduia, and dark Colombian chocolate. Delicious!

Even if you're not yet a seasoned coffee or chocolate connoisseur, conducting a tasting like this is great fun. Whether alone or with friends, it's enjoyable. My tasting companion and I were engrossed in the box, and a conversation about our individual tastes, preferences, and perceptions naturally arose. Overall, I think the "Coffee & Pralines Experience Box" is very well done, and I definitely give a thumbs up for the world's first chocolates created specifically for coffee. A handy little booklet is included in each box, providing detailed information on everything. If you use it as a guide, are open to new experiences, and allow yourself enough time, you're sure to have a wonderful time.

You'd want to grab it right away, wouldn't you?

Try the coffee pralines yourself

If you're currently considering putting on your shoes and getting yourself a "Coffee & Pralines Experience Box," a word of caution: you don't necessarily have to be a die-hard coffee fanatic or a chocolate connoisseur to enjoy this collection. It's all about the pleasure and enjoyment of discovering new combinations. As mentioned, not every one of the six pralines contains coffee, and after you've completed the two tasting flights, there's certainly nothing wrong with enjoying a tasting without coffee or a cup of coffee without the pralines. You can purchase the "Coffee & Pralines Experience Box" in sets of two at Neuhaus and at [website/store name]. Online shop. The Box containing 36 chocolates The price is 46 euros. smaller version with 24 chocolates The smaller box costs €29. It doesn't include coffee sachets. This is useful if you plan to buy the chocolates separately later without coffee. You can find out even more here. in the video by Neuhaus about the chocolate boxes.

Learn more about Neuhaus

Over two years ago, I already told you about Neuhaus and its history, followed by a look at the Special collection from NATAN with the delicious Irresistibles chocolates. This was followed by an article about the extensive Christmas assortment, as well as the appealing Easter assortment from 2017 I've tried a lot of Neuhaus products by now and have slowly but surely become a regular customer myself. I'm not in the city center quite as often as I used to be, but when I am, Neuhaus is a must-visit. The Irresistibles chocolates in all their varieties are still my favorite, and I simply can't do without them. It's also always worth stopping by the small boutique on Theatinerstrasse for seasonal highlights and special collections. I can understand if one or two boxes of chocolates, originally intended as gifts, end up in your own cupboard and, consequently, your stomach.

Contact for inquiries – Neuhaus Chocolates

Neuhaus – Brussels 1857 | NEUHAUS Coffee & Pralines Experience Box |
Munich: Theatinerstraße 3, 80333 Munich
Online shop & website
Opening hours (Munich): Monday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Contact via telephone: 089 224 177

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