Munnar - A sweet haven for homemade chocolates

Ever wondered how chocolate is made? You can get the answer to your question right here at the Munnar Chocolate Factory! Even if that thought never crossed your mind as you were busy relishing the chocolate, it’s still a worthwhile visit because do you really need a reason to visit a place filled with chocolate? I guess not!

Located at the Chocolate Arcade near Munnar Bypass, Munnar Chocolate Factory offers visitors an opportunity to witness the process involved in making chocolate. From cocoa bean processing to tempering chocolate, one can understand and appreciate the effort that goes into making one of the most loved food items in the world. The factory produces a wide variety of chocolates and flavors such as dark chocolate, milk chocolate, white chocolate, Badam delights (almond coated in chocolate), and some really unique ones like chocolates with a liquid center and a mango filling as well as chili flavored. The factory maintains utmost hygiene during the entire process.

The chocolate-making tour is a fun activity for kids and adults alike. Seeing all the heavy machinery and learning their role in the preparation of chocolate is like stepping into our version of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, albeit a realistic version, but definitely fun. At the end of the tour, you can taste the yummy chocolate prepared in the facility and purchase the ones you loved the most for friends, family, or yourself (no judgment from our side, promise!).

There are many health-related benefits associated with the consumption of homemade chocolates. Let us give you a breakdown as to why you should consider buying them.

• Naturally sourced ingredients that add additional taste and flavoring.
• Thorough maintenance of hygiene throughout the entire process.
• Natural flavoring instead of artificial ones.
• Use of cocoa beans as a healthier alternative instead of cocoa butter.
• Regulation of sugar content to cater to diabetic patients and people who prefer less sugar in chocolates.
• Dark chocolate is known to improve cognitive function and aid better blood circulation.
• Use ingredients rich in nutrients such as iron, zinc, and magnesium.

Now that you’ve learned about the benefits of homemade chocolates, let us help you pick a place (or places) to buy some of the most delicious ones in Munnar. You can either take them home and enjoy them there or munch on them during the trip for a sweet escape. Here is a list of all the places to buy them from.

It is a great place to try and purchase sugar-free chocolates. You can also buy spices, tea as well as yummy homemade biscuits at the store.

ADDRESS: Chelackal Complex, Telephone Office Junction, Aluva - Munnar Rd, near Indian Oil Pump, Munnar, Kerala 685612

TIMINGS: 8:30 am - 8:30 pm

The store offers samples to taste from their wide selection before making a purchase. Their butterscotch and chocolate fudge are very popular among visitors. Don’t forget to ask for a cup of hot chocolate which is perfect for Munnar’s weather.

ADDRESS: No 26, main bazaar, Nullatanni, Munnar, Kerala 685612

TIMINGS: 9 am - 9 pm

Although the store is famous for its Banana chips, slowly but surely homemade chocolates at the store have made their way to the hearts of the customers. The quality of the chocolates is top-notch and the friendly behavior and humble attitude of the staff is highly appreciated by visitors often. You can ask for samples and make your purchase according to your preference.

ADDRESS: Near Udhaya Fuels, Mattupetty, Munnar Colony, Munnar, Kannan Devan Hills, Kerala 685612

TIMINGS: 9 am - 9 pm

Check out the store to get good quality chocolates at affordable prices. The store offers a delicious range of chocolates to choose from. Do check out their compound chocolate which is quite popular among customers.

ADDRESS: 25, Main Bazaar, Nullatanni, Munnar, Kerala 685612

TIMINGS: 9 am - 9 pm

With a huge variety of chocolates to choose from, try out samples and purchase your favourites. The quality of the chocolate is appreciated and the taste is well-liked by customers. Their dark chocolate is popular for its richness and is a must-try.

ADDRESS : 33F6+HW2, Old, Moolakadai, Munnar, Kerala 685612

TIMINGS: 8:30 am - 10:30 pm

Munnar has some of the best homemade chocolates in the country. But what makes them special is the infusion of local flavor into the mix. It adds a touch of Munnar and makes them stand out from the crowd. 

Munnar is synonymous with its sprawling tea plantations and estates. By adding the flavor of locally grown and processed tea to the chocolates, a beautiful concoction of decadent chocolate and aromatic tea is created. And the best part, tea pairs so well with chocolate. Dark chocolate blends beautifully with black tea and milk chocolate with green tea is a unique but tasty combination.

Kerala is famous for its spices; so famous that you will find them in Munnar’s homemade chocolate too. Munnar’s chocolatiers have perfected the right way to add spices like cardamom, chili, and cinnamon to their chocolates and preserve their taste without overpowering the chocolates. The addition of spices reflects the culinary heritage of Kerala. 

Incorporating local fruits like coconuts, bananas, and mangoes into homemade chocolates gives them a unique tropical twist. The sweet juiciness of mangoes, the rich creaminess of coconuts, and the soft consistency of the bananas add flavor, texture, and a whole lot of uniqueness to the decadent homemade chocolates of Munnar. 

Munnar offers scenic beauty, but there are also more than a few reasons to visit the place. As for chocolate lovers, one can find plenty of homemade chocolates in Munnar. Local shops and stores, visiting Munnar Chocolate Factory, or participating in a chocolate-making workshop are the three ways that you might consider. Then again, next time you are in Munnar, do not forget to try its heavenly homemade chocolates - an absolute demonstration of the artistic skills and gourmet talents of this region’s people.

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