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Shop Phone:  206-829-8810
Email Aaron:  Aaron@IntrigueChocolate.com

The Gist

Confection

A simple chocolate ganache is at the heart of Intrigue.  It is crafted from dark chocolate, fresh cream (or organic coconut milk), and all-natural flavor ingredients.  Many flavors are only available seasonally as quality produce is available in farmers' markets or new spice shipments arrive at local shops.  Some flavors only make a single appearance - ever!

Intrigue's truffles and truffle bars are best enjoyed without delay.  Our granache contains very little sugar, and no preservatives or altered fats.  This is why they are so yummy and delicate.  It is also why they need to be refriderated and savored within one month.

Experience

Lightly dusted with cocoa, rich flavors unfold as the truffle melts, revealing the natural complexities of the chocolate.  Take your time.  Breathe.  Let the chocolate tell its story.

Our truffles pair well with wine, coffee, tea, chai, craft beer, sake, fine liquors and liqueurs.  For a luscious combination, pair them by mathcing characteristics that are alike.  For an exciting combination, pair opposite characteristics. And to get the most from the experience, remember: Sip, Sip, Melt, Sip.

Chocolatier

From farmer to botanist to brewer to baker to chocolate-truffle maker, the chocolatier's life has been an exploration of fine and simple things.  Chef Aaron Barthel handcrafts small batches of ganache with care to coax every ingredient into telling its own story.

Hope

At Intrigue we celebrate discovery and encourage the habit of exploration, enrichment, and enjoyment.  We want you to feel nurtured, edified, and inspired to share your experiences with others.

The Team

Aaron Barthel - Owner and Chocolatier

Karl Mueller - Owner and Marketer

Kate Barthel - Writer

Walter Brediger - Event & Sales Rep

The Partners

Served at:

Wine, Tea, Chocolate - Ballard

Bottle House - Seattle

Vessel - Seattle

Sold at:

Zen Dog Tea House - Ballard