Description
Created in partnership with our Granville Island neighbours, Alimentaria Mexicana & El Cafecito, this limited-edition bar pays tribute to horchata—a classic Mexican beverage rooted in family gatherings, festivals, and everyday rituals.
Developed with Chef Martin Vargas, the recipe blends cacao butter, milk, rice flour, organic Mexican cinnamon, and roasted coffee beans from Agro Roasters in Vancouver. The result is a white chocolate both delicate and decadent, with layers of cream, spice, and coffee that evoke the warmth of shared moments and the richness of heritage.
The beautiful cover was art directed and illustrated by talented Mexico-based artist Esther Aguirre | Instagram: @buquebuque
What is horchata?
Horchata is a much-loved Mexican drink traditionally made with rice and cinnamon — creamy, lightly sweet and warmly spiced. Horchatte turns it into a white chocolate: cacao butter, milk and rice flour for that creamy, rice-y body, organic Mexican cinnamon and vanilla for spice, and roasted coffee beans from Agro Roasters in Vancouver for a latte-like finish.
Made with our Granville Island neighbours
Horchatte is a collaboration with Alimentaria Mexicana and El Cafecito, our neighbours on Granville Island, with the recipe developed alongside Chef Martin Vargas. Stop by the island and you can visit all three of us in one trip.
Frequently asked questions
Does it contain dairy or caffeine?
Yes to both: it’s made with whole milk powder, and the coffee beans add a little caffeine.
Is it a limited edition?
Yes — Horchatte is a limited-edition release, so grab it while it’s here.
Like it? Try these next.
For more coffee and chocolate, try our Kapé Moka drinking chocolate. For another bar inspired by a beloved sweet, try the Moreyna Muscovado.
