ranked in the top 100 chocolates in the world.
origin & craftthis chocolate was awarded a gold medal in its category at the finals of the international chocolate awards 2025 and became one of four overall global winners.the bar is the result of a collaboration between chocolate makers steiner & kovarik and pavel sapk, a czech chef known for innovative cuisine grounded in czech gastronomic tradition.
pavel sapk built a long culinary career marked by leadership at terasa u zlat studn, which became one of pragues top restaurants under his direction, as well as international experience in austria, france, and sweden, including work at frantzn. he now leads the family restaurant u sapk, continuing the culinary legacy of his father, jaroslav sapk, while integrating his own techniques and ideas.
the recipe translates sapks desserta tartlet with strawberries and asparagusinto chocolate form, combining white chocolate with asparagus, strawberries, and tarragon, topped with black currant and grenadine. each bar is created with careful attention to balance and sensory expression.
flavor profilefresh and unconventional. asparagus provides a surprising base with light spiciness and green freshness. freeze-dried strawberries and black currant introduce bright, pleasant acidity, while grenadine adds an exotic fruit dimension. tarragon and red orange underline and balance the composition, bringing aromatic cohesion.
tasting & pairing guidebest enjoyed slowly to follow the progression from vegetal freshness to layered fruit acidity and herbal lift. suitable on its own or alongside neutral beverages that allow the complexity to unfold without interference.
summaryan award-winning white chocolate that merges haute cuisine and chocolate craftsmanship. inspired by czech culinary tradition and seasonal asparagus, this bar offers an artistic, carefully balanced sensory experience shaped by pavel sapks culinary vision.
