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Natural and organic ingredients without adding any preservatives. NO COCONUT Oil, DATES, SEED OILS. Taste a REAL CHOCOLATE bonbon.
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Sweeteners: organic coconut sugar & organic maple syrup.

01/09/2026

Father’s Day is coming up next Sunday! 💜

Enjoy 15% off all chocolate, cacao products and medium-roast coffee beans.

Create a selection of Dad’s favourites — or take the opportunity to treat yourself, too. 😉

Use code FATHERSDAY15 at checkout.

Order by midnight this Wednesday to receive your chocolate in time for Father’s Day.

And enjoy free shipping on orders over $75.

Pick up available at our coffee/cacao/chocolate corner thebuttonfactorynz 2 Abbey Street, Auckland

www.thepurplepeonynz.com

16/08/2026

What does “real chocolate” means to you?

07/08/2026

Live music from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Come and enjoy a Sunday filled with great music, good vibes, and a wonderful community atmosphere.

22/07/2026

Cacao stories. Bean-to-bar chocolate workshop.

Cacao Stories is a hands-on bean-to-bar chocolate workshop, run by The Purple Peony in Auckland.

Over two unhurried hours, you’ll hear the story of cacao — how it grows, its history and myths — then get hands-on: touching and tasting real roasted beans, taking a turn at the concher to feel nibs grind into smooth chocolate, watching real chocolate melt, and finally filling their own mould to make a chocolate bar to take home.
It’s a small-group, low-pressure session designed for genuine discovery rather than a quick craft activity — no shortcuts, real ingredients, and a real understanding of where chocolate actually comes from.

🍫 Event details:

Start time: 11:00am
End time: 1:00pm (2 hours)
Date: Saturday 25th July
Cost: NZ$55 per person (founding-rate pricing for this first TBF session)
Ages: 12+
Group size: Small group, maximum 12 people
What’s included: All ingredients and equipment, a hands-on bean-to-bar experience, and a handmade chocolate bar to take home
Allergy note: Please advise of any allergies at time of booking

Book here: https://thebuttonfactory.co.nz/events/cacao-stories-chocolate-workshop/

13/07/2026

Cacao Stories is a hands-on bean-to-bar chocolate workshop, run by The Purple Peony in Auckland. Over two unhurried hours, you’ll hear the story of cacao — how it grows, its history and myths — then get hands-on: touching and tasting real roasted beans, taking a turn at the concher to feel nibs grind into smooth chocolate, watching real chocolate melt, and finally filling their own mould to make a chocolate bar to take home. It’s a small-group, low-pressure session designed for genuine discovery rather than a quick craft activity — no shortcuts, real ingredients, and a real understanding of where chocolate actually comes from.

Book your spot here! https://gather.rsvp/3zt53d8 Or follow the link in bio.

10/07/2026

Sea Buckthorn Bonbon 🧡

Some flavours surprise you in the best possible way.

Our handcrafted Sea Buckthorn Bonbon brings together silky bean-to-bar dark chocolate and the vibrant brightness of one of nature’s most extraordinary berries.

If you’ve never tasted sea buckthorn before, imagine delicate citrus notes with hints of mandarin and passionfruit, balanced by the richness of dark chocolate. It’s refreshing, elegant and unlike anything else.

Beyond its unique flavour, sea buckthorn is naturally rich in vitamin C, antioxidants and omega fatty acids (3, 6, 7 & 9), making it a berry that’s been treasured for generations.

At The Purple Peony, we believe remarkable ingredients deserve remarkable chocolate.

That’s why every bonbon is handcrafted using our own bean-to-bar chocolate and made with ingredients you can recognise.

✨ Plant-based
✨ Refined sugar free
✨ No dairy
✨ No preservatives
✨ No artificial flavours
✨ Organic ingredients where possible

Just honest ingredients, carefully crafted into something truly special.

Every bite begins with a delicate snap of dark chocolate, followed by a smooth, velvety sea buckthorn ganache that finishes with a bright citrus lift.

A little moment of indulgence. A flavour you’ll remember.

Have you discovered sea buckthorn yet? 🧡

03/07/2026

What Is Cacao Husk Tea?

Cacao husk tea is made from the thin outer shell separated from cacao beans during roasting and winnowing.

Once considered simply a by-product of chocolate making, the husk is naturally aromatic and carries many of cacao’s characteristic notes:

chocolate
malt
dried fruit
caramel
warm spice

Naturally Gentle and Aromatic

Unlike heavy drinking chocolate, cacao husk tea is delicate and refreshing.

Many people enjoy it:

as an evening ritual
as a coffee alternative
iced in warmer months
with spices such as cinnamon or cardamom
blended with herbs or black tea

16/06/2026

This is your sign to slow down.
A warm cup of drinking chocolate, made to be savoured, not rushed.
A perfect winter ritual.

🍫 Just two ingredients: single-origin chocolate and organic coconut sugar. Pure, created with intention, love, and care.
Peppermint is a great option, or add your favourite milk or spices to make your winter date even cozier. Imagine rose petals or cinnamon… yummmm.

https://thepurplepeonynz.com/products/single-origin-drinking-chocolate

05/06/2026

We didn’t set out to start a chocolate brand.

It began with a simple problem at home.

I wanted to make chocolate my kids would genuinely love without refined sugars, additives, or preservatives.

At first, I did what felt like the better option.
I started making chocolate using carob powder and cacao butter — something closer to chocolate, but gentler and cleaner than what I could find.

It was a step in the right direction.
But something still felt missing.

So I went deeper.

I started learning where chocolate really comes from the cacao bean itself.
How it’s sourced.
How it’s roasted.
How flavour develops slowly when you don’t rush the process.

That’s when everything changed.

What started as “better chocolate” became real chocolate. Made bean to bar, in small batches, with simple ingredients and real flavour.

Purple Peony was born from that journey.

Not from perfection, but from care, curiosity, and the belief that chocolate can be both indulgent and intentional.

01/06/2026

The missing piece to your chocolate cravings 🧩✨
If you love rich, dark chocolate and tropical mango, this one’s for you. Our handcrafted square treats are the perfect afternoon pick-me-up. 74%Solomon islands chocolate and organic dried mango.
Tell us in the comments: Are you a team fruity chocolate or team nut chocolate? 👇

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http://www.thepurplepeonynz.com/

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