Mineiro has no difficulty saying the name: chipped. This is how the owner Stella Campos presents her business in Poços de Caldas in Minas Gerais. In fact, the Lascaux Rustic Chocolates It has its name inspired by the famous caves known for their rock paintings in southwestern France. This reference symbolizes the appreciation of the rustic. “The rescue of origin begins with simplicity,” says the owner.
What Stella, journalist, master chocolatier and sommelier de teas, by formation, and her husband, art director Pedro Campos, do is transform crystals into chocolate. Or chocolate in crystals. Coming from Sao Paulo, they arrived in the south of Minas Gerais with the intention of stirring in the cafes segment of the historic city.
They created a tea house in 2019. The pandemic came that, in a way, made the couple turn even more for the research of handcrafted and genuine chocolates. The cocoa used comes from Bahia and Pará.
Located in the golden hall of the historic palace hotel, erected in 1930, a showcase displays the Chocolates like jewelry . And they really are, including the price. One kilo costs R $ 560 . “I don’t know another place in the world to do this,” says Stella.
Valuable chocolates
Inspired by the era of chipped stone and the power of the beauty of crystals and precious stones, each piece of chocolate is valuable. There are 13 crystals reproduced faithfully in cocoa. In addition to beauty, there is a care to seek in nature elements that bring color and textures that approach the stones as much as possible.
Lascaux does not work with dyes or chemical additives. “Energy is a life force that drives us. So we also seek to reproduce the properties of each crystal. If it is antioxidant or soothing, the chocolate will be,” he explains.
There is the option to make a tasting menu where it is possible to prove all options and still bring the corresponding crystals by R $ 374 . Without the minerals, R $ 260. The brand sends to all of Brazil. For those in Poços de Caldas, the table experience for two people costs $ 170.
Meet the 13 Lascaux chocolate crystals and their properties:
- Watermelon Tourmaline : White chocolate, raspberry, pistachio and matcha. Revitalizing property. “Helps in perception of the positive side of situations. It is a potent activator of the heart chakra. Teaches patience, touch and diplomacy, while strengthening inner security.”
- Blue : white chocolate, blue lavender and coconut. Soothing property. “It works like a sword that can cut negative influences. It calms, brings a sense of security, activates the inner forces and relieves pain in general.”
- Yellow calcite : white chocolate, passion fruit, banana, mango, pineapple and mustard. It has acidity and astringency. “It stimulates the upper mind, connects with our solar plexus, facilitates meditation and induces a deep state of relaxation and spirituality.”
- Onyx : 85% Cocoa, Cocoa Nibs and activated charcoal. Antioxidant property. “Helps to be masters of our own destination, providing confidence.”
- Tiger eye : 70% cocoa, cocoa butter and caramel. Helps in balance. “Connection between the energies of the earth and the sun. It is inspired by sunlight, which leaves everything golden, gleaming and reveals the brightness of life.”
- Orange calcite : white chocolate, beet, annatto and black sesame. It is nutritious. “It balances emotions, eliminates fear and fights depression. Maximizes individual power. Fights laziness.”
- Amethyst : White chocolate, hibiscus, acai, blueberry. Antioxidant property. “Symbol of protection. Calms emotions, raises intuition, helps eliminate toxins and mental overload.”
- Amazonite : white chocolate, matcha. Antioxidant property. “Attracts good luck, strengthens the mind and purifies the energies. Soothing, reassures the nervous system and improves sleep quality.”
- Rodchrosite : white chocolate, red fruits, cocoa 42%. It brings energy. “It represents altruistic love and compassion. Expands consciousness and favors love relationships.”
- Turritella Agate : Cocoa 42% and white chocolate. It brings energy. “It acts as a portal between the old and the new, past and present. It retains information and helps in connecting with the roots and winning fears.”
- JASPE LEOPARDITA : White chocolate, red fruits, brown and golden, chia, cranberry and walnuts. It is functional. “Reduces insecurity. Protection to face challenges releasing guilt and fear, bringing calm and tranquility.”
- Bronzita : Cocoa 42%, coffee and Turkish date. Anti-inflammatory property. “Protective shield makes negative energies return to their place of origin. It acts on psychosomatic problems and increases the vital energy of the physical body.”
- Quartz : white and oil chocolate. It is nutritious. “Cleans the energy field and releases it from all negativity. Realinha mind, body and spirit, intensifying well-being.”
Lascaux Rustic Chocolates: Golden Hall of Palace Hotel, entrance through José Affonso Junqueira Park (Luminosa Fonte) – Center, Poços de Caldas – MG. Store 23d / Tel.: (35) 99915-8888 / Opening hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from 11:30 am to 7 pm; Saturday from 10am to 8pm; Sunday from 10am to 7pm. Closed on Tuesdays.
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