Tifa Chocolate serves up gourmet sweets

Tifa Chocolate announces the launch of its new website, www.tifachocolate.com.

"Our mission is to promote the experience and pure enjoyment of quality chocolate," said Mike Ashamalla, founder of Tifa Chocolate. "Chocolate is complex in a way similar to wine. We want to educate consumers and help them achieve a better appreciation for chocolate. And, we want to be a resource for the best chocolates in the world."

The Tifa Chocolate website offers a step-by-step guide for planning and hosting chocolate tastings, an increasingly popular form of entertaining.

Chocolate tasting kits are available on the site in various sizes. The kits include a selection of high quality international and domestic gourmet chocolate samples, tasting note cards and rating cards. The tasty treats are packaged in cherry wood boxes. Chocolate and wine pairing kits are also available with pairing recommendations listed on the site as well.

Gourmet chocolate products from around the globe are available for purchase on the website, from Italian and French dark chocolate to soft chocolates with hints of almond and caramel from Russia.

The site also features a gift shop featuring chocolate gift baskets and leatherette gift totes filled with an array of chocolates and other items.

The About Chocolate section provides the story behind each chocolate featured on the site, such as information about the origin of the beans used, the background of the chocolatier and details about the crafting of the product.

Tifa Chocolate is a family-run company headquartered at 2060 D Avenida De Los Arboles, No. 535, Thousand Oaks.

For more information about Tifa Chocolate or to book a chocolate tasting party, call (805) 523-8386 or go online to www.tifachocolate.com.