So, there’s this new chocolate drinks company in Essex, right? They just opened up their first store in Colchester. Founded back in 2013 by someone named Jens Knoop, Knoops is all about serving up some fancy schmancy chocolate drinks that you can customize to your heart’s content.
With over 20 different chocolate percentages to choose from, ranging from 28 percent white chocolate to a whopping 100 percent extra dark chocolate, you can really get creative with your drink choices. The best part? You can enjoy these drinks hot, cold, or blended with ice cream for a milkshake. And to top it all off, they even offer handmade marshmallows from The Marshmallowist. Yum!
The grand opening of this new store in Colchester was a big deal, with the local MP Pam Cox and the Mayor, Cllr Lesley Scott-Boutell, cutting the ribbon on the big day. People were lining up outside the store even before it opened its doors, eager to get their hands on some of that sweet chocolatey goodness.
Mayor Scott-Boutell seemed pretty impressed by the variety of drinks on offer, saying, “I’m pleased to see there’s a range of drinks. I looked at the menu and who knew there were so many differences in chocolate? It’s certainly worth a taste test.” And let’s not forget about the Town Crier, Rennie Chivers, who has been announcing things in Colchester for over 25 years. He was hyped about the store opening, saying, “It’s fantastic news for Colchester today and also for Essex. It’s all very exciting stuff here.”
Even Colchester’s MP, Pam Cox, got in on the action, trying her first cold chocolate drink at the store. She seemed pretty stoked about it, saying, “It’s absolutely great to be here at the opening of this new Knoops. It’s a first for Essex, it’s a brilliant brand and is exactly the kind of thing we want to see in Colchester. We are wishing them every success. I’ll be going into to buy my first cold chocolate!”
And let’s not forget about the big moment when Ms. Scott-Boutell and Ms. Cox officially unveiled the store, cutting the ribbon alongside the Knoops staff. The founder, Jens Knoop, was over the moon about the new store, saying, “This is our first step into Essex and we could not be happier to do it in the heart of Colchester. We are all about sharing joy through chocolate and we are looking forward to welcoming everyone from locals, students and curious passers-by to discover their new favourite treat.”
Overall, it sounds like Knoops is bringing some sweet vibes to Colchester with their unique chocolate drinks. Whether you’re a chocolate connoisseur or just looking for a tasty treat, this new store is definitely worth checking out. Not really sure why this matters, but hey, who doesn’t love a good chocolate drink, right?
