Sweet Celebrations: Thomas Haas unveils new Handspun Creations for Lunar New Year

Chocolatier’s Latest Seasonal Collection of Signature Chocolate Confections

There are many reasons to celebrate this February at Thomas Haas Chocolates & Patisserie, where the acclaimed chocolatier has revealed his latest lineup of seasonal handcrafted confections commemorating 2019 Chinese New Year.

CHINESE NEW YEAR

Thomas Haas will mark the Year of the Pig and help friends and family wish their loved ones a prosperous and healthy year to come this February with a variety of Chinese New Year-themed confections, such as:

- ‘Good Fortune Pig’: A handcrafted 62% dark chocolate pig that signifies the 12th sign in the Chinese Zodiac, this pig is filled and decorated with chocolate gold-foil coins in 37% milk and 62% dark chocolate (medium $35; large $48);

- Good Fortune Mandarin Orange: A traditional symbol of abundance and good fortune, these hand-casted mandarin oranges are airbrushed with vibrant cocoa butter and adorned with gold-foil coins in 37% milk and 62% dark chocolate ($18, small; $28, medium);

- Confection Combo: Dark chocolate salted caramels and a lemon shortbread with hand-decorated Chinese New Year decor ($9, small; $14, large);

‘Lucky Lucy’: A uniquely whimsical creation displaying a symbolic young girl handcrafted in 62% dark and white chocolate intended to usher in the new year and spread good fortune ($28).

Thomas Haas’ full lineup of Chinese New Year creations can be found online at https://www.thomashaas.com/collections/lunar-new-year

All 2019 Chinese New Year confections are available at the two Thomas Haas cafes in North Vancouver and Kitsilano, with a limited selection also available at high-end retailers such as Whole Foods and Urban Fare. A variety of items may also be ordered online at thomashaas.com and shipped across Canada.