LINDT Master Chocolatier Thomas Schnetzler’s first visit to the Philippine to unveil the secrets that make LINDT Chocolate so exceptional

With over 175 years of heritage in making quality chocolate and continuously introducing brilliant creations, LINDT Swiss Master Chocolatiers aspire to bring the greatest pleasure to your taste buds. This year, LINDT Master Chocolatier Thomas Schnetzler visited the Philippines for the first time on 28 Nov to hold a Lindt chocolate tasting event at it is that makes Lindt chocolate so special as well as pass on the technique of tasting chocolate like an expert, engaging all five senses.

Lindt Master Chocolatier Thomas Schnetzler said, “I am excited to be in the Philippines and although my stay is only a short few days, I am very excited and pleased to be able to meet with guests that love chocolate and entice and delight them with the smooth, velvety yet complex flavours of Lindt EXCELLENCE and Lindt LINDOR. As Master Chocolatiers, we are always looking for new ideas, flavours and concepts, even when travelling. I am excited to see what inspiration my Philippine trip will provide, and I am excited about the new possibilities.”

During the event, guests had the opportunity to experience Lindt EXCELLENCE Cocoa Dark Chocolate, a balanced, full-bodied masterpiece that boasts an enticing, rich cocoa aroma, where the decadently creamy melt gives way to a robust but skillfully balanced high-percentage cocoa flavour, this makes for a truly sophisticated dark chocolate for connoisseurs. All the guests enjoyed having Lindt LINDOR after the chocolate pairings. Guests were fully immersed and captivated in the world of fine chocolate and all its potential.

Bean to Bar

Each LINDT Chocolate piece is created with meticulous care to delight you with an eruption of incredible flavours and sensations. For Lindt, traceability begins on the cocoa farm and does not end until the beans reach the production sites. Lindt only selects cocoa beans from countries and farmers which are part of their sustainable sourcing Program – Lindt & Sprüngli Farming Program. The traceability of our cocoa bean supply chain is the key foundation of our Program for improving living conditions in the cocoa- growing countries in the long term.

As a bean to bar manufacturer, LINDT have built up extensive expertise in areas ranging from the selection of high-quality beans and technological know-how in the processing of LINDT own cocoa mass, to chocolate production in the factories. This is a differentiating feature that still distinguishes LINDT as a premium manufacturer today.

Lindt LINDOR

LINDT has been inventing high-quality chocolates for over 175 years including the classic Lindt LINDOR Truffles. Even after more than 70 years, the Lindt LINDOR Truffles, in a variety of different flavours, is and remains one of the most successful chocolate creations that inherits the unique techniques and exceptional craftsmanship of LINDT Swiss Master Chocolatiers to deliver the incredibly creamy and smooth chocolate experience.

Lindt LINDOR Milk Chocolate Truffles 200g

The original classic and one of the most popular Lindt LINDOR Truffles. The perfect round shell enrobes an irresistibly smoothing milk chocolate filling that is made to melt you.

Lindt LINDOR Assorted Chocolate Truffles 200g

With a refined assortment of Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Hazelnut Chocolate and White chocolate for you to experiment different flavours or share with your loved ones.

• Lindt LINDOR Milk Chocolate Truffles: The original classic and one of the most popular Lindt LINDOR Truffles. The perfect round shell enrobes an irresistibly smoothing milk chocolate filling that is made to melt you.
• Lindt LINDOR Dark Chocolate Truffles: The perfectly round chocolate shell made with 45% cocoa
  for a sensational aroma and enrobes an melt-in-your-mouth chocolate filling.
• Lindt LINDOR Hazelnut Truffles: The milk chocolate shell with hazelnut pieces enrobes the
  irresistibly smooth melting filling. The Lindt Hazelnut LINDOR Truffles delivers a crunchy and
  aromatic taste experience.
• Lindt LINDOR White Chocolate Truffles: The perfectly round white chocolate shell with a smooth
  and rich white chocolate melting filling delivers an aromatic milky satisfaction.

Lindt EXCELLENCE

Lindt EXCELLENCE is designed to let every chocolate-lover discover his or her own unique preference for the rich bittersweet flavours of dark chocolate. Ranging from the creative dark ingredients range to the decadent 90% in its pure collection, the EXCELLENCE line of dark chocolate pleases the senses of a range from newly converted to seasoned connoisseurs. While it might be a growing trend among Philippines, quality chocolate is something LINDT has been devoted to for over 175 years. For LINDT, quality starts at the bean, and the EXCELLENCE line uses the very best cocoa, from the finest plantations in Ecuador, Madagascar, Ghana, and the Caribbean Islands. This commitment to the finest quality from the start helps LINDT produce an irresistible range of dark chocolate, the heroes of which include:

EXCELLENCE 70% Cocoa

A tablet filled with intense and deep roasted flavours with notes of dried fruits.

EXCELLENCE 85% Cocoa

Strong and woody with hints of roasted coffee and citrus notes.

EXCELLENCE 90% Cocoa

A profound character with earthy and smoky tones.

From the delicate EXCELLENCE 70% to the rich 90%, the LINDT EXCELLENCE high cocoa rate collection fulfils Philippines’ predilection for the incredible sensations and flavours infused in quality dark chocolate of varying depth and richness. Philippines chocolate lovers who embrace the rich LINDT EXCELLENCE collection are unquestionably true connoisseurs of quality chocolate!