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Shubert's First Glance: As you enter the store, Shubert’s reveals three sweet shops in one. To the left, you have an assortment of pre-bagged graband-go goodies, toppings, and jellybeans. Directly in front, you have their famed ice cream displayed in the freezer, with the signature flavors displayed proudly behind the counter. To the right, you have an assortment of chocolates and truffles in cases, glass jars of gummies, malt balls, and other treats displayed above. The walls behind are adorned with a plethora of Chico event memorabilia. The air was filled with aromatic chocolate as we drifted towards the candy case. The Experience: We chose the mocha truffle from the case, making sure we selected one of their made-in-house candies for our tasting. Each milk chocolate dome displays the marking signature of Kasey or Jayme, signaling their seal of approval. The sweet, but not-too-sweet, outer coating of milk chocolate was delicious, as you’d expect from a Shubert’s treat. The soft mocha inside was a dense Frappuccino of delight. Enjoying for a moment too long will leave you having seconds from your fingertips. 14
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The Details: Nate, a 4th generation co-owner of Shuberts, cooks down the mocha cream ingredients in the copper candy kettle, brings them to temp, and pours them into the creamer which thoroughly mixes everything together. After resting, relying on timers, and his 30-years-plus intuition as a chocolatier, he inspects consistency, taste, and smell. Then everything goes into the depositor which forms the cream. To finish the process, the candy goes through the 3-person-led enrober coating the candy in chocolate. Jayme says, “We try to keep our prices as affordable as possible so everyone can afford to enjoy our candy.” This and other iconic treats can be shared in a 4-pack, selecting your favorite candies for your completely customized experience. Jayme warns to place only one cream per container so they fit properly, no one wants a smooshed candy. Our Take: If you like sweet cocoa coffees or creamfilled milk chocolate, this is a must try.
