Sleep Walk

Sleep Walk - Miel Y Chiltepe, 70%

34 g Fine Dark Chocolate
Regular price €13,95 EUR
Sale price €13,95 EUR Regular price

The Best American Dark Chocolate with Filling 2025

Origin & Craftsmanship
A bold, handmade creation by Chicago’s Sleep Walk Chocolateria, in collaboration with Dark Matter Coffee. This bar blends cacao from Mexico and Central America with raw honey and fiery chile chiltepe—a small but potent chili variety sourced from Finca San Jerónimo Miramar in Guatemala. The honey, with its delicate Mesquite flower profile, forms a thin layer within the bar, offering sweetness and depth alongside the visual flair of artist Raul Sisniega’s packaging.

Flavor Profile
This bar presents a breezy blend of sweet and spice—rich, floral-forward honey folds into the cacao’s rounded dark chocolate base, and is beautifully contrasted by the rapidly rising heat of the chiltepe pepper. It’s a composition that balances warmth, energy, and sweetness in a tightly curated bite.

Accolades & Awards
A Top 10%-rated chocolate globally, this bar earned a Gold medal in the 2024 International Chocolate Awards, affirming its exceptional creativity and flavor execution.

Tasting & Pairing Guide

Allow the bar to melt on your palate, letting the warm floral honey combine with the rich cacao before the gentle burn of chiltepe arrives. This bar pairs beautifully with a smoky mezcal or tequila to mirror its warm, herbal spice. For non-alcoholic pairings, try a strong herbal tea such as chamomile with a touch of citrus to complement the honey and spice. A slice of grilled peach or sweet corn tortilla adds a smoky-sweet contrast that enhances both the heat and floral qualities of the bar.

Summary

The Sleep Walk Miel y Chiltepe 70% bar is an artful blend of sweetness, floral nuance, and chili heat. Rooted in thoughtful sourcing and creative design, it’s a sensory and visual standout—ideal for those seeking something bold, beautiful, and unmistakably unique.

Vegan, Dairy-free

In the vibrant Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago, a new player has emerged in the city's rich culinary scene. Sleep Walk Chocolaterie, an offshoot of the renowned Dark Matter Coffee, is making waves with its artisanal chocolate crafted from authentic Mexican cocoa beans.

A Flavorful Journey

Sleep Walk Chocolaterie is more than just a chocolate shop—it's a testament to Dark Matter Coffee's commitment to quality and innovation. The chocolaterie offers a unique blend of traditional coffee drinks alongside their standout product: Mexican drinking chocolate.

Fabian Alvarado, the education and training guru for Dark Matter Coffee, emphasizes the company's dedication to authenticity and inclusivity. "For us, it's about inclusivity and making sure we're bringing a product that's not just native to Mexico but to all of Latin America," Alvarado explains.

Purity in Every Bite

What sets Sleep Walk Chocolaterie apart is its commitment to purity. Their chocolates contain no additives—just sugar and cocoa paste. This dedication to simplicity allows the true flavors of the Mexican cocoa beans to shine through. With more than five different kinds of chocolate bars available, chocolate enthusiasts can explore a range of flavor profiles.

Community Collaborations

Sleep Walk Chocolaterie isn't just about creating great chocolate; it's about fostering community connections. The business has partnered with local panaderias to sell their sweets, expanding their reach within the neighborhood. Additionally, they've collaborated with local artists to design their chocolate bar wrappings, showcasing Chicago's creative talent. Dark Matter Coffee: The Root of InnovationTo understand Sleep Walk Chocolaterie, one must appreciate its parent company, Dark Matter Coffee. Founded in 2007 in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood, Dark Matter Coffee began with a simple directive: to make people happy.

The company's philosophy blends science and creativity, embarking on what they call a "culinary vision quest." This unique approach has led to numerous partnerships and friendships within the community, fueling their innovative spirit.

A Global Connection

Dark Matter Coffee's commitment to quality extends beyond Chicago. They've cultivated decade-long relationships with producing partners in El Salvador and Guatemala, providing them with an intimate understanding of the coffee-growing process from seed to cup. This knowledge and care translate directly into the products offered at Sleep Walk Chocolaterie.

The Future of Flavor

As Sleep Walk Chocolaterie continues to grow, it remains true to Dark Matter Coffee's ethos of positive disruption and adaptability. By questioning industry standards and pushing boundaries, they're not just selling chocolate—they're reimagining what craft chocolate can be.For chocolate lovers and coffee enthusiasts alike, Sleep Walk Chocolaterie offers a taste of something truly special. It's more than just a chocolaterie; it's a celebration of flavor, community, and the endless possibilities that arise when passion meets craftsmanship.

70% cacao, 30% sugar, honey and chile chiltepe

Keep in a cool, dry place, away from direct light and strong odors. Store at maximum
18 ° C in its original packaging

Our chocolate makers proudly refrain from using any artificial stabilizers or preservatives in their products, making their creations more temperature-sensitive compared to other premium chocolates.

To ensure the optimal taste experience, it's advisable to store our chocolates in a cool, dry place where the temperature hovers between 16°C and 18°C. Please refrain from refrigerating our chocolates, as this may cause sugar crystallization due to increased humidity, altering their texture and flavor.

On the contrary, if stored in excessively high temperatures, cocoa butter may separate and form a white film on the chocolate's surface. This loss of cocoa butter can lead to the chocolate drying out and, consequently, a potential alteration in flavor. Your mindful storage practices will help preserve the integrity of our delectable chocolates.

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