COCOA HERNANDO INTRODUCE THEIR HERBS & SPICE COLLECTION

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Cocoa Hernando are extremely pleased to be announcing the arrival of their debut ‘Herbs & Spice’ collection of luxury chocolate bars on March 23rd, 2013.

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Cocoa Hernando are delighted to be revealing their delicious new Herbs & Spice collection of chocolate bars on March 23rd, as part of their official launch at the glamourous Somerset House in London. The collection will feature four exciting & original 70g chocolate bars inspired by travels across the world, with a RRP of £4 each. And since the venture was spurred by a mind-blowing cup of aromatic masala chai on an Indian train, a ‘Herbs & Spice’ collection was always going to be the obvious place for the chocolate journey to begin. Eighteen months since India, Cocoa Hernando is now ready to go – selling the finest chocolate and most exciting flavours from around the world to discerning customers and the very best stores. The Herbs & Spice collection consists of: CH001 – India. Milk Chocolate with Masala Chai CH002 – Morocco. Dark chocolate with Spearmint CH003 – Himalaya. Milk chocolate with Pink Diamond Salt CH004 – Mexico. Dark chocolate with Chipotle Chilli Founder, Paul Tomlinson said ‘with the wonderful flavours and the stunning packaging, which features beautiful imagery & longing memories of these exotic destinations, we want to take you on a chocolate-filled adventure around the world!’

About Cocoa Hernando: Founded by Paul Tomlinson in 2012, Cocoa Hernando discovers the finest chocolate and most exciting flavours from around the world for discerning customers and the very best stores. For more info, please contact Jane – press@cocoahernando.com

UPON THE BOATS OF DAL LAKE

Himalaya

The wonderful boats of Dal Lake are as much a part of this stretch of water as the colourful kingfishers & lilypads. Around the the lake’s edges sit rows of grand old houseboats or ‘floating palaces’, which were introduced by the British Raj in the 19th century. The British Raj were not allowed to own land in Kashmir & so instead, they made their homes on the water. Made out of sturdy cedar wood & built with lavishly furnished rooms, verandas & sun-decks, the houseboats were large, luxurious and probably hosted many opulent parties in days gone by. More recently, one particular houseboat called the Clermont, was entertained by Ravi Shankar as he taught a certain George Harrison to play the sitar. Join the wonderful Michael Palin as he visits the lake & the old houseboats here –

Boats have been vital to local people for centuries, serving not only as modes of transport, but also as homes, workplaces & market stalls. Naman Arya has a written a great article on a recent visit to the lake & describes seeing boats used as clothes shops, cafes & even a floating post office…..amazing!

However, the most distinctive boats on Dal lake are the Shikaras, which are the small, brightly coloured gondolas which criss-cross the water day & night. They are mainly used as taxis – especially by tourists, but Shikaras have been also been widely used for fishing & harvesting the Lake’s lush vegetation. They are the perfect way to experience the wonderful surroundings of the lake & the endless mountain range.

COCOA HERNANDO TO LAUNCH EXCITING NEW VENTURE AT SOMERSET HOUSE EVENT

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On March 23rd 2013, Cocoa Hernando are overjoyed to be launching their new luxury chocolate venture, accompanied by the delicious ‘Herbs and Spice’ collection at the exclusive surroundings of Somerset House in London – Cocoa Hernando, Start-up Showcase.

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Cocoa Hernando will be launching their exciting new chocolate company at Somerset House, London on March 23rd as part of the Creative School for Start-ups showcase, run by former Dragon’s Den investor, Doug Richard.

Founder Paul Tomlinson said “Cocoa Hernando has developed from a spark of an idea on an old train in India to a glamourous launch in London. It was on the Netravati Express that I took my first sip of sweet aromatic masala chai tea, which completely blew my mind and soon made me wonder how well this amazing spice mix would blend with my favourite food, chocolate. Now 18 months later, I’m ready to launch Cocoa Hernando and our delightful & dazzling chocolate bars inspired by travels to Mexico, Morocco, Himalaya and of course, India”.

About Cocoa Hernando: Founded by Paul Tomlinson in 2012, Cocoa Hernando create luxury flavoured chocolate inspired by travels around the world. For more info, please contact Jane – press[at]cocoahernando.com

Cocoa Hernando launch at Somerset House