Manufacture Plaq and its unique hot chocolate in Paris

Manufacture Plaq, located in the charming Rue du Nil in Paris, has something to appeal to lovers of fine artisan chocolates and those in search of exceptional hot chocolate. A chocolatier who masters original cocoa, from bean to plate, we love it.

In the heart of Paris, La Manufacture Plaq stands out in the world of chocolate. Designed by Sandra Mielenhausen and Nicolas Rozier-Chabert, it embodies a shared passion for chocolate. After leaving careers in marketing and communications, they embarked on their chocolate adventure, inspired by Chloé Doutre-Roussel and Dandelion's book "Making Chocolate".

Plaq is no ordinary chocolate shop. Here, chocolate is celebrated in its purest form: cocoa beans and cane sugar. No additional cocoa butter, lecithin or vanilla. Small stone-grinding machines enable this process without the addition of cocoa butter. The products are handcrafted in small quantities, ensuring unrivalled quality and originality.

Plaq 's philosophy is based on simplicity and authenticity. Ingredients are chosen for their quality and naturalness, avoiding refined and artificial products. This choice is reflected in every bite of their chocolate. Compared with other Parisian chocolatiers, Plaq stands out for its total mastery of the creative process, from bean selection to the manufacture of finished products. The beans are sourced from plantations around the world, including Venezuela, Peru and Belize.

Plaq' s secret lies in the transparency and traceability of its cocoa beans. Each step, from bean selection to roasting, is carefully carried out to sublimate the cocoa's natural aromas. The chocolates, such as the fine plates with whole hazelnuts, are a celebration of indulgence.

But Plaq 's star attraction in winter is undoubtedly its hot chocolate. Prepared in advance from a recipe by pastry king Pierre Hermé, the hot chocolate is boiled and infused for at least one night to reveal all its flavors. At the moment of ordering, it is heated with a nozzle, giving it an incomparable smoothness and intensity. It's made from Maya Mountain cocoa beans from Belize in Central America, a balanced, fruity cocoa with a hint of acidity.

Lightly sweetened, this hot chocolate is a revelation, and can be enjoyed with water for extra strength, or with milk for a fuller body. Its distinctive taste may confuse some, but one thing's for sure: you won't find this hot chocolate anywhere else, as they're the only ones to work with this bean. For even more indulgence, try our homemade whipped cream, made with real full-fat cream for extra body.

Pastries such as fondant, pecan and buckwheat cookies, chocolate rocher and chocolate tart complete this rich, authentic taste experience. We loved the powerful, crunchy chocolate tart and the gluten-free chocolate fondant that will make cocoa lovers melt.

Note that these sweets and the hot chocolate are available to eat in or take away. There's no tea room on the premises, but stools and cans have been set up in the alley to relax and fill up on magnesium.

In short, La Manufacture Plaq in Paris is a must for chocolate and hot chocolate lovers. With its commitment to quality and purity, Plaq invites you to rediscover chocolate in its most authentic form. An experience that will delight the taste buds of gourmets and the curious alike.

Manufacture Plaq and its unique hot chocolate in Paris

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