InterContinental, "Enjoy Autumn with Afternoon Tea Made from 100th Anniversary Chocolate"

InterContinental's 'Centennial Chocolate' Afternoon Tea Set.

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] InterContinental Seoul COEX in Samseong-dong announced on the 5th that it will present a special afternoon tea where guests can be the first to taste the newly launched century chocolate "Komuntu 80%" by the French chocolate brand "Valrhona," celebrating its 100th anniversary.

The "Centennial Chocolate Afternoon Tea," available until November, consists of dessert menus developed by Valrhona’s chefs for the 100th anniversary chocolate and savory menus created by a chef with 25 years of experience from a hotel French restaurant.

Komuntu 80% chocolate is a compound word of "Komunumo," meaning "community" in Esperanto, and "Ubuntu," an African word embodying the philosophy that "I exist because we exist." As a chocolate embodying the value of the 100th anniversary, the sales revenue this year will be redistributed to cocoa producers, making it a socially responsible chocolate.

When customers are seated, they are served a crystal bowl containing Komuntu 80% chocolate released for Valrhona’s 100th anniversary, along with Valrhona’s most popular yuzu chocolate and white chocolate.

For desserts, there are items such as "Cocomuntu," a mousse made with Komuntu 80% topped with whipped cream; "Komuntu Entremet," a peanut brownie topped with cacao light mousse; and "Strawberry Vanilla Choux," a choux filled with strawberry chocolate cream and compote. Scones made with chocolate are served alongside orange marmalade made by the chef from fresh oranges.

Additionally, savory menus include "Valrhona Yuzu Chocolate Fondant," puff pastry baked with a topping, gold burger colored with squid ink, and apple scallop tartare, offering a rich feast of flavors.

InterContinental Seoul COEX will sell this afternoon tea set until November 30.

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