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Chocolate has been given as a gift, particularly of affection and passion for ages.  The tradition of chocolate gifting goes back to ancient times when the Aztecs offered cups of a chocolate drink called Xocolatl – a mix of water, spices, and ground cacao beans – to their warriors, royalty, and explorers.   The Aztecs favoured the cacao beans above gold and believed that the beans were a gift from their gods and that all the members of their society should partake in this gift.  Later, in 1868, the first chocolate box was introduced by Richard Cadbury. This started the modern-day chocolate gifting revolution, and boxed chocolates have been given as gifts ever since. In 1900, Queen Victoria gave Christmas/New Year's gift of chocolates to the British soldiers fighting the Boer War in South Africa. Many countries quickly adopted this trend.  In India, a decade or so ago, food gifting was largely restricted to traditional mithai or sweets. But now, the population's growing penchant for indulgence has slowly transformed the gifting space in India. Today, chocolate has become a go-to gift for different occasions because of its consistent quality, luxurious appeal, heavenly taste and attractive packaging.  Why Chocolates Make the Best Gift for...

Nice memories are like chocolate: you can't survive on them alone, as they aren't very filling, but they make life sweeter. And, you always crave for a little more. This festive season, ROYCE’ chocolate is launching three new products to make new cherishable memories. They say sharing is caring but to share your box or bring more for everyone, it’s going to be a tough decision to make this festive season. Who knows how quickly the box is going to be get empty? So, let’s go through our choices; Blueberry Chocolate Our Blueberry Chocolates consist of fruity, dried blueberries coated with rich blueberry-flavoured chocolate. The first of its kind in India - the new blueberry flavour can make for an interesting and unique gift. Exclusively available in our gift boxes with assorted chocolates. Try the “Ruby Royale” Gift Box. Macadamia Chocolate Savoury macadamia nuts coated with milk chocolate and sprinkled with slightly bitter cocoa powder. Yes, it’s EVERYTHING! This is the perfect amalgamation of sweet and slight bitterness for someone who enjoys a little twist in their desserts. Exclusively available in our gift boxes with assorted chocolates - “Majestic Marigold” and “Saffron Sunset” Gift Box. Origin Chocolate The Origin Chocolate...

It’s not entirely surprising that the experiences we often think should have the greatest impact on us sometimes don’t. For one thing, we tend to expect too much of them. Sometimes, life gets too familiar and in the constant hustle bustle, we happen to disconnect with sensorial experiences around us. Perhaps, sometimes all we need, are little joys and moments that leave behind a distinctive aftertaste. This thought led us to a less explored world of ‘aftertaste monologues’. Thoughts and emotions one associates with taste We invited fifteen people from different facets of life into an unbiased space of curiosities and experience. We offered them a piece of Royce’ and as they took a bite into their FIRST piece of Royce’ chocolate we silently documented the effects of their aftertaste. Which concluded as an interesting, comparative study of before-after Royce’ experience. Licking fingers to soak up the essence of the flavour, arched eyebrows accompanied with a smile - we captured their simple, unfiltered and raw moments in a film camera. One could sense a burst of warm, positive emotions and memories flashing through their mind.   This was all possible because of Rid Burman, the man behind all these beautiful...