Blue Bottle x Compartés: A Sensory Exploration in Coffee and Chocolate
This self-initiated experiential concept imagines a collaborative pop-up between Blue Bottle Coffee and Compartés Chocolate—two brands known for craftsmanship, storytelling, and elevated design.
The experience invites guests to explore the shared origins of coffee and cacao through immersive environments, interactive touchpoints, and curated tastings. From a chocolate atelier and NFC-triggered microsite to event-exclusive truffle boxes and co-branded products, the activation was designed to feel both whimsical and refined.
Where Coffee Meets Cacao
Step into a living corridor that bridges the worlds of Blue Bottle and Compartés. On one side, coffee trees flourish with ripening cherries. On the other, cacao pods emerge from lush greenery. This immersive space brings the origins of flavor to life—earth beneath your feet, clouds above, and stories ready to unfold.
Where Craftsmanship Takes Root
As guests walk through a lush corridor flanked by cacao trees on one side and coffee plants on the other, they’re invited to tap an NFC tag embedded in the wall. This gesture unlocks a microsite experience that reveals the artisanal processes behind Blue Bottle’s coffee and Compartés’ chocolate—from farm to flavor. It’s a sensory-rich introduction to the brands’ shared dedication to craft, origin, and taste.
A Taste of Blue Bottle
Tucked within the immersive experience, this minimalist pop-up café invites guests to sip on signature Blue Bottle brews. Designed to mirror the brand’s refined aesthetic, the space offers espresso pairings, curated chocolate collaborations, and a moment of calm within the sensory journey.
Taste the Craft: Coffee Meets Chocolate
A curated tasting flight pairs four signature Blue Bottle espresso roasts with hand-selected Compartés truffles—each one crafted to complement the unique flavor notes of its coffee counterpart. A refined sensory journey that bridges bean to bar.
The Compartés Atelier: Crafting Exclusive Truffle Boxes On-Site
Inside the Compartés popup, guests can watch chocolatiers handcraft custom truffle boxes using a vibrant palette of ingredients. Each creation is made exclusively for the event, blending artistry with flavor in a display of innovation and indulgence.
Choose Your Flavor Journey
Guests personalize their Compartés x Blue Bottle truffle box by selecting from 10 exclusive flavors—including several infused with Blue Bottle’s signature coffee blends. From sea salt caramel to café au lait ganache, this hands-on form invites visitors to craft a sensory experience that’s uniquely theirs.
Create Your Own Truffle Story
Guests can design their own Compartés truffle box by selecting from a curated menu of handcrafted flavors made exclusively for the event. Each box is a personalized gift—blending bold design with unforgettable flavor in a tasting experience as unique as the guest who created it.
A Sweet Finish, Three Ways
Guests indulge in a trio of decadent desserts crafted exclusively for the event—tiramisu, chocolate pot de crème, and affogato—each infused with rich Compartés chocolate and expertly brewed Blue Bottle espresso. It's a perfectly balanced tasting experience that ends the journey on a high note.
Take the Experience Home
Guests can extend the magic beyond the popup with two exclusive treats: Blue Bottle x Compartés Citrus Noir coffee beans—featuring tasting notes of Compartés chocolate, sea salt, and orange zest—and Sea Salt Mocha Crunch, a decadent mix of chocolate-covered espresso beans with sea salt crystals and crispy cocoa nibs. Available only at the event.
Three Limited-Edition Bars. One Iconic Collaboration.
Crafted exclusively for this event, each Compartés chocolate bar is infused with Blue Bottle coffee and inspired by iconic desserts: Tiramisu, Pot de Crème, and Affogato. Wrapped in bold, artful packaging, these bars blend rich chocolate with deep espresso notes for a decadent twist on the classics.