{"id":2079,"date":"2011-09-01T17:33:56","date_gmt":"2011-09-02T00:33:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/chocolatebythebay.com\/magazine\/?p=2079"},"modified":"2022-11-28T12:51:56","modified_gmt":"2022-11-28T20:51:56","slug":"bon-bon-appetit-in-burlingame","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chocolatebythebay.com\/magazine\/local-chocolate\/bon-bon-appetit-in-burlingame\/","title":{"rendered":"Bon-bon appetit in Burlingame"},"content":{"rendered":"

NOTE 2\/2012: Rue du Th\u00e9 no longer carries Jade Chocolates.<\/p>\n

\"Rue<\/a>
Tucked behind some shops in downtown Burlingame is a new place to sit and enjoy chocolate & tea.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Rue du Th\u00e9, a chocolate & tea house, is a charming spot in a charming town to enjoy artisan chocolates, hot chocolate and a full tea service courtesy of Jade Chocolates<\/a><\/strong> and Leland Tea Company<\/a>. There are plenty of tables both inside and out at this comfortable space, which is open 7 days a week, 10-7, to satisfy your chocolate cravings.<\/p>\n

\"kitchen\"<\/a>
Mindy shows Rico how to prepare hot chocolate in the kitchen at Rue du Th\u00e9.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Chocolates are made on the premises, so if you come by in the morning you are likely to see Mindy Fong, Jade Chocolate founder, whipping up her truffles.<\/p>\n

Full line of chocolates<\/h2>\n

If you’ve ever been lucky enough to try her flavor-packed truffles (not easy to find in stores), this is awesome news \u2014 you don\u2019t have to wait for a chocolate salon or other special event. Jade truffles are available everyday at Rue du Th\u00e9.<\/p>\n

\"Thai<\/a>
Thai Basil: A good choice when available.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Selection varies depending on the day of the week. We stopped by on a Wednesday, which Mindy told us was the day of the week with the smallest selection; Thursdays and later in the week are better. Even so, there were 5 varieties of truffles to choose from (mostly tea flavored, but we also got Thai Basil ones), along with Jade bars, chocolate-dipped treats and hot chocolate.<\/p>\n

\"jade<\/a>
You can find all Jade products for sale at Rue du Th\u00e9.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We had a cup of the hot chocolate. I forgot to ask what flavor it was, but it had the malty taste of Jade\u2019s Genmai chocolate bar \u2014 it was like drinking a Jade bar. Split between 2 people, it was totally satisfying \u2014 the sign of good chocolate in my opinion. With high quality, you don\u2019t need a large quantity.<\/p>\n

A hot chocolate menu is in the works. There is also an extensive tea selection and tea service menu courtesy of Leland Tea Company.<\/p>\n

Future chocolate plans<\/h2>\n

Mindy has plans for more chocolate-centric events, including chocolate-themed tea parties, classes on chocolate and tea, and hands-on chocolate-making classes.<\/p>\n

With her own space for making and selling chocolates, Mindy will be creating more kinds of chocolate treats that you will only find here. Coming up are chocolate bark and Rice Paddies, which she described as like Rice Krispies Treats only with chocolate instead of marshmallow.<\/p>\n

Rico, the friendly counter person, told us they\u2019ve been busy with business increasing everyday. We wish them continued success and urge you to check out Rue du Th\u00e9 and support your local artisan chocolatiers.<\/p>\n

Rue du Th\u00e9 Tea House, 1223 Donnelly Ave., Burlingame, is conveniently located next to a public parking lot and only 3 blocks from the Caltrain station. If you don\u2019t live nearby, make it part of your next staycation in SFBA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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