Friends Esther & Mathias brought me to this chocolatier shortly after arriving in Germany for my…read more1st time. Oooh la-la !! The international selection was exciting. Samples were offered and before I knew it I had filled a basket with some of the most wonderful cocoa delights I've ever experienced. Like stumbling upon a treasure chest.

From the owner: Kakao ist eine kleine Wunderbohne, die die Geschmacksnerven schon seit etwa 1100 v. Chr. vibrieren…read morelässt. Über Spanien breitete sich Schokolade ab dem 17. Jahrhundert in Europa aus und ist im Jahr 2006 endgültig in Hamburg-Eimsbüttel angekommen: im Kakao Kontor Hamburg. Wir bereiten sinnlichen Genuss. Mit unseren unterschiedlichen Kakaosorten - geraspelt oder in Pulverform -, den zahlreichen Schokoladen - dunkel oder hellbraun, weiß oder farbig -, den Cremes - einfach auf´s Brot oder direkt vom Löffel - oder unseren Saucen und Pestos - zu Pasta, Fleisch oder Käse. Hamburg schokt. Das ist unsere Marke - made in Eimsbüttel.

My favorite chocolatier! Shoggi is a must, truffles to die for and very helpful and knowledgeable…read moreservers.

From the owner: Die Confiserie Paulsen wurde 1928 von Wolfgang Paulsen in Hamburg gegründet. Im Jahr 1998 übernahm…read moreKurt Biebl die Confiserie. Das Geschäft mit dem heutigen Sitz im Hanse-Viertel ist eine der Adressen für erlesene Confiserie-Produkte in der Hansestadt. Nur hochwertige Schokoladen-, Marzipan- sowie andere Süßwaren sind dort erhältlich. Die Schokoladen-Manufaktur liegt in Hamburg-Hohenfelde. Das Erfolgsrezept der Confiserie Paulsen: Seit Jahrzehnten werden nur allerbeste Zutaten für die Herstellung der Süßwaren verwendet, um ihre Hochwertigkeit zu bewahren und ein Alleinstellungsmerkmal auf dem Markt zu etablieren.

Informative and fun museum for all chocolate lovers!…read more Being a chocolate lover, coming across a museum dedicated to chocolates in Europe appeared a no-brainer to me. Located in Hamburg near the canal and within a shirt walk to The Miniature Wunderland, this interactive chocolate museum offers great education and hands-on tasting experience. To join a tour, it is recommended that you make a reservation online. Most tours are in German, and there is only one English-speaking tour per day. Therefore, making an advance reservation is critical if you like a guaranteed spot. Before we began, we left our belongings at the locker our front as we were told we would be making our own chocolates. The tour started off with a dipping a plain cookie at a chocolate fountain. Afterward, we were led onto special exhibits to view cocoa plants, cocoa pods, and various aspects of cocoa trades. This was the first time I received good definitions of multiple fair trade labels on chocolate packaging. We were then shown multiple machinery that were used to process cocoa. All the guests were invited to try the cocoa end products after each stage. In addition, each guest was given the opportunity to make their own chocolate. Guests could choose between white, milk, and dark chocolates and pick multiple toppings on their own candy bar. The candy bar was briefly chilled and packaged for each guest to take home. Overall, we had a very fun and yummy experience at the chocolate museum. It was very informative to see how chocolate started from the cocoa plants and the process it took to become our candy bars. After this trip, I greatly appreciate all the hard work and innovation behind every chocolate bar. Must see museum for all chocolate lovers!

Chocoversum is an interesting museum about the history of chocolate, complete with samples at the…read morefar side. You will learn quite a bit about the how of chocolate production, and see some chocolate producing equipment. You will also produce your own chocolate bar from a mold and generate toppings! And obligatory selfie area.