July 7th is the day of the most beloved and delicious sweet in the world:
chocolate! This date became known, in fact, for marking the arrival of chocolate on the European continent in the 15th century, because, before that, the product was only known by the Mayans and Aztecs. Nicknamed "
black gold ", chocolate became
synonymous with wealth and status for the aristocracy, becoming popular only after the
Industrial Revolution .
The merchandise arrived in Brazil around 1746, as a gift for the Bahian farmer Antônio Dias Ribeiro. Thus, due to the region's favorable soil and climate,
cocoa crops prospered in Brazil and , currently, according to data from the Brazilian Association of the Chocolate, Peanut and Candy Industry (Abicab), its production in the country reached
370 thousand tons in the first half of 2022 alone . So, whether it's
milk chocolate, white chocolate, dark chocolate, ruby chocolate or
soy chocolate , chocolate goes with everything and pleases everyone's tastes! So, in honor of
World Chocolate Day , we've listed
4 places in the city of
São Paulo where you can enjoy Brazil's favorite sweet treat.
1. Mica Chocolates
Mica Chocolates is a true temple of colors and flavors for lovers of delicious
artisanal chocolate bonbons. Located in the
Pinheiros neighborhood, the candy store is a small
factory-store that greets visitors right at the entrance with an irresistible aroma of fresh chocolate. It is no wonder that on this World Chocolate Day, in partnership with the
Callebaut brand, Mica will be giving away a
chocolate bonbon to everyone who visits the store.
2. Dengo Factory
Four floors spread over 1,500 m² where visitors can taste
cakes, snacks, coffees and
hot chocolate , as well as witness the
complete chocolate manufacturing process . This is what you will find when you visit the
Dengo Factory , located in the
Pinheiros neighborhood, and which features an architectural project designed by Matheus Farah + Manoel Maia Arquitetura.
3. Café Zinn
One of the best homemade chocolate cakes you will ever eat is definitely at Café Zinn , a café located in Jardins . Accompanied by a delicious brigadeiro syrup , this is a cake you can't miss to celebrate World Chocolate Day!
4. Mild Flavor
Located in the
Tatuapé neighborhood, in the east of the capital,
Suave Sabor is a traditional bakery filled with flavors for all tastes. However, when it comes to
chocolate and
cake , they are experts. Layers and layers of the Brazilian favorite sweet bring back that irresistible
childhood taste . Don't miss out!
