{"id":59900,"date":"2026-11-11T12:24:25","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T10:24:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/blog\/caramboles-advent-calendar-combines-chocolate-tea-and-theater\/"},"modified":"2026-11-11T12:41:16","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T10:41:16","slug":"caramboles-advent-calendar-combines-chocolate-tea-and-theater","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/en\/blog\/caramboles-advent-calendar-combines-chocolate-tea-and-theater\/","title":{"rendered":"Carambole&#8217;s Advent calendar combines chocolate, tea, and theater"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>24 days, 24 surprising combinations of chocolate and tea. For Carambole Chocolates\u2019 new Advent calendar, founder Rita Zamoshchina spent a year searching for unique teas, artisanal chocolates, and flavor combinations. The result is a unique Advent calendar that goes beyond just tasting: with its own paper Christmas play, December also becomes a month full of stories, games, and discoveries.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a year\u2019s absence, the Carambole Chocolates Advent calendar is back. And this time, it features a completely new concept. Whereas the calendar previously focused mainly on special chocolates, the combination of tea and chocolate now takes center stage. Every day, you\u2019ll discover a new pairing, featuring carefully selected loose-leaf tea, bean-to-bar chocolate from independent artisans, and Carambole\u2019s own bonbons and chocolate creations.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s inside the Carambole Advent calendar?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new edition offers a combination of familiar Carambole elements and surprising innovations:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>24 tea and chocolate pairings<\/strong>\u2014a new flavor combination every day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unique loose-leaf teas<\/strong> from different parts of the world, including oolong, pu-erh, green, and red tea.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bean-to-bar chocolate<\/strong> from independent chocolatiers worldwide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Carambole bonbons and new chocolate creations<\/strong>, some of which feature tea as an ingredient.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>An accompanying booklet<\/strong> explaining all the pairings and featuring a Christmas story.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A paper theater<\/strong> that you can assemble yourself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A new character every day<\/strong> to help shape the story.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New illustrations and packaging<\/strong>, featuring chocolate mostly shaped into small droplets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everything is produced on a small scale and by hand, with a focus on craftsmanship, creativity, and unique flavors.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"636\" src=\"https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Carambole-adventkalender-3-1024x636.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Carambole-adventkalender-3-1024x636.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Carambole-adventkalender-3-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Carambole-adventkalender-3-768x477.jpg 768w, https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Carambole-adventkalender-3-1536x955.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Carambole-adventkalender-3-2048x1273.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Carambole-adventkalender-3-600x373.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this calendar, Carambole, based in Amersfoort, collaborated with the Amsterdam tea house Moy Chay and nine other exceptional <a href=\"https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/blog\/wat-is-bean-to-bar-chocolade\/?srsltid=AYCX9vLwYXNHzbospC91ZzA14_0fCCAog442mv_ZSau8muFkJiltBLxC\">bean-to-bar<\/a> chocolate makers from around the world:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crmbl.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carambole (Netherlands)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/moychay.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Moychay Tea Clubhouse (Netherlands)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/krakchocolade.nl\/nl?srsltid=AU7gw4Ulj1qEcbyYQVgP3cU-NprIEHkT60n1r-go4afTkWoY6YmhmmvC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Krak Chocolate (Netherlands)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.karunachocolate.it\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Karuna Chocolate (Italy)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/luisaabram.com\/?srsltid=AU7gw4Wucm4U_1rnEtidNi7K2SdIHGmjeBD3PmVz89gBEQhLzVeQL87v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luisa Abram (Brazil)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casalasevicius.com.br\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Casa Lasevicius (Brazil)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/svenskakakao.se\/?srsltid=AU7gw4X1wt-XGxjsxNrtIelM8DvX36CtSV5PFhN4y8wxMZB-9oV31ZTN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Svenska Kakao Bolaget (Sweden)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chocolate-marussia.ru\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MaRussia Chocolate (Russia)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chocome.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Choco Me (Hungary)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.chocolate.vision\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Chocolate Vision (Germany)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/iveepromenade.com\/pl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">I\u2019ve Promenade (Poland)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Year of Tasting and Experimenting<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The idea came about during a series of tea and chocolate tastings that Carambole founder Rita organized last year together with Sergey Shevelev of the Amsterdam-based tea specialist <a href=\"https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/blog\/11x-theebars-in-nederland-en-belgie\/\">Moy Chay<\/a>. The surprising flavor combinations and enthusiastic reactions gave her an idea: why not recreate that experience at home?<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\">Read also:<br\/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/blog\/chocolade-proeven-in-7-stappen\/\">Chocolate Tasting in 7 Steps<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This was followed by a year of sampling, testing, and gathering. Rita selected unique teas from different parts of the world, including <a href=\"https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-oolong-tea\/?srsltid=AYCX9vIUaMYMtc_rNoW6iHZ4Fm_eCASCpPsyN3FZMe7uGHBbvDiana8i\">oolong<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/blog\/wat-is-puer-thee\/?srsltid=AYCX9vJhrJnl3HPBN3vjM07kZXYEGSimtKhzGCf5eCN-lX9WcjkHOTwj\">pu\u2019er<\/a>, green tea, red tea, and herbal infusions. She then set out to find chocolate that not only pairs well with them but also adds something new.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When two flavors create something new<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because at Carambole, a good pairing is about more than just two flavors that complement each other. It\u2019s about discovering a third flavor that emerges when tea and chocolate come together. Sometimes the flavors of tea and chocolate enhance each other; other times, it\u2019s the contrasts that create a surprising experience. Temperature, texture, aroma, and intensity all play a role in this.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Advent calendar showcases this versatility in various ways. Behind some windows, you\u2019ll find a combination of loose-leaf tea and chocolate that you can taste side by side. In other creations, the tea is actually incorporated into the chocolate, such as in a ganache or bonbon.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"636\" src=\"https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Carambole-adventkalender-4-1024x636.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Carambole-adventkalender-4-1024x636.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Carambole-adventkalender-4-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Carambole-adventkalender-4-768x477.jpg 768w, https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Carambole-adventkalender-4-1536x955.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Carambole-adventkalender-4-2048x1273.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Carambole-adventkalender-4-600x373.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the course of 24 days, you\u2019ll discover just how versatile the combination of tea and chocolate can be\u2014from subtle flavor nuances to striking contrasts. There are no strict tasting rules. You can follow Rita\u2019s suggestions, but you can also experiment on your own with the order in which you taste them and the way you combine the flavors.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Little Christmas Play for Home<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carambole wouldn\u2019t be Carambole without a playful and artistic element. That\u2019s why this year\u2019s Advent calendar also includes a special bonus: a paper Christmas play.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The idea ties in with Rita\u2019s background in theater. Before turning her attention to chocolate, she worked in the theater world for many years, where she was particularly fascinated by puppet and shadow theater. Together with designer Diana Tamarova and illustrator Nastya Ikusova, she translated that love into a miniature theater world that you can build yourself. Every day, along with a new tea and chocolate pairing, a character from the Christmas story is revealed.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"636\" src=\"https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Carambole-adventkalender-2-1024x636.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Carambole-adventkalender-2-1024x636.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Carambole-adventkalender-2-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Carambole-adventkalender-2-768x477.jpg 768w, https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Carambole-adventkalender-2-1536x955.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Carambole-adventkalender-2-2048x1273.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Carambole-adventkalender-2-600x373.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI wanted to create more than just an Advent calendar: a world you can build yourself, play with, and keep,\u201d says Rita. Every day, you discover a new character and another piece of the Christmas story. Step by step, you build the set, give the characters a place on stage, and watch the Christmas theater slowly come to life. Follow the story in the included booklet, or come up with your own scenes. Over the course of Advent, the theater grows into a complete Christmas story that you can keep even after the holidays.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">24 days to discover, taste, and play<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this Advent calendar, Carambole invites you to take a moment each day in December for a special tasting experience. Discover a new tea, sample a surprising chocolate combination, and let your own Christmas story come to life along the way.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A unique December gift for lovers of specialty tea, craft chocolate, and anything that\u2019s just a little different.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carambole Chocolate &amp; Tea Advent Calendar<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contents:<\/strong> 24 tea and chocolate pairings, featuring loose-leaf tea, craft chocolate, and Carambole bonbons<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Extras:<\/strong> paper Christmas play set, characters, and a booklet with instructions and a Christmas story<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Production:<\/strong> handmade, small-batch<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For:<\/strong> lovers of unique teas, bean-to-bar chocolate, and original Advent calendars<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Price and availability:<\/strong> \u20ac167 for a single-person calendar, \u20ac217 for a two-person calendar. 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