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A Guide to the Best Chocolates for Valentine's Day

January 17, 2025

A Guide to the Best Chocolates for Valentine's Day

This Valentine’s Day, show your love and appreciation with a thoughtful box of Grand Rapids, Michigan-made chocolates. Whether you opt for an assorted heart box, rich truffles, or milk chocolate turtles, these delectable treats are sure to make the day even sweeter. No matter who you’re celebrating, there’s a perfect chocolate gift waiting for you to spread the love.

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The Best Time to Brew Your Coffee: Freshest is Not Always Best

January 15, 2025

The Best Time to Brew Your Coffee: Freshest is Not Always Best

In the world of specialty coffee, every detail matters—from the origin of the beans to the brewing technique you use. One of the most crucial factors that often gets overlooked is the timing between roasting and brewing. If you want to experience your coffee at its peak, understanding when to brew is key. For whole bean coffee, particularly light to medium roasts, there’s a window of time that brings out the best in your coffee’s flavor profile.

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Last-Minute Gift Ideas: Sweet Michigan-Made Treats for the Holidays

December 12, 2024

Last-Minute Gift Ideas: Sweet Michigan-Made Treats for the Holidays

The holiday season is here, and if you’re looking for a last-minute gift that’s both delicious and thoughtful, we’ve got you covered with some Michigan-made treats. These sweet and savory goodies are perfect for anyone on your list, combining quality, convenience, and a festive touch.

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A Guide to the Best Hidden Gem Chocolates You Need to Try

December 04, 2024

A Guide to the Best Hidden Gem Chocolates You Need to Try

Chocolate lovers are always on the lookout for the next indulgent treat to satisfy their sweet tooth. there's something special about discovering lesser-known, hidden gems that bring a fresh twist to your chocolate cravings. In this guide, we're diving into some of the best hidden gem chocolates that you might not have tried yet—but definitely should. Let’s explore these decadent delights!

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Our Guide to the Best Holiday Confectionery Gifts

November 21, 2024

Our Guide to the Best Holiday Confectionery Gifts
The holiday season is here, and what better way to spread cheer than with the delicious, confections from Sweetland? Whether you’re gifting a sweet treat to a loved one or simply indulging in some festive flavors yourself, Sweetland’s collection of holiday confections is sure to bring warmth and joy to your celebrations.
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Holiday Signature Beverages

November 20, 2024

Holiday Signature Beverages
Sweetland's holiday signature beverages are here to spread the holiday cheer! We're bringing back some old favorites and introducing a new beverage that we developed in our testing lab. New for this year is the Matcha Mule, while the returning favorites include the Peppermint Mocha, Honey Bourbon Latte, and Eggnog Milkshake.
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Top 5 Chocolate Gifts for Every Chocolate Lover

November 19, 2024

Top 5 Chocolate Gifts for Every Chocolate Lover
Attention all chocolate lovers! Get ready to indulge as we dive into our tasty recommendations just for you. Let’s explore some delightful treats that are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings!
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How to Temper Chocolate

November 13, 2024

How to Temper Chocolate
Tempering chocolate is a process that involves carefully melting and cooling chocolate to stabilize the cocoa butter crystals, giving it a smooth, glossy finish and a nice snap when it hardens.
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Our Guide to the Best Corporate Chocolate Gifts for the Holidays

November 12, 2024

Our Guide to the Best Corporate Chocolate Gifts for the Holidays

The holidays are the perfect time to show appreciation to your clients, and nothing says thank you quite like a box of handcrafted chocolates. A Sweetland Candies chocolate gift box, with gift wrapping available, is a tasteful way to make sure your clients know that they’re valued, and who doesn’t love a nice chocolate treat? This guide covers our most popular corporate chocolate gift options to make the holiday season special for your clients.

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What Is Seafoam?

October 31, 2024

What Is Seafoam?
We often receive questions from our customers about what seafoam is. It can be challenging to describe, as it is such a unique confection. So, when customers visit our store, we like to offer them a sample so they can taste it for themselves.
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A stylish hoop coffee brewer resting on a table with a cup of coffee, highlighting a perfect brewing setup.

October 15, 2024

How to Brew Using the Hoop
We recently transitioned to using the Ceado Hoop Brewer at our cafes. We appreciate its simplicity, consistent results, even extraction, and quick workflow. Let's review the recipe we are using to brew with it.
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Fall signature drinks specialty coffee available in Rockford and Grand Rapids Michigan.

August 16, 2024

Autumn Signature Beverages
Sweetland's Autumn signature beverages are here for cozy season! We're bringing back some old favorites and introducing some new beverages that we developed in our testing lab. New for this year are the Pear-fect Latte and Ube Coconut Latte, while the returning favorites include the Spiced Pumpkin Latte and Chaider.
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An elegant box of assorted chocolates, topped with a shimmering gold ribbon, perfect for gifting or indulgence.

October 08, 2024

Learn about Our New Shopify Powered Website
We are absolutely thrilled to announce the official launch of our brand new website, meticulously crafted on the powerful Shopify e-commerce platform. Get ready to be captivated as we unveil an array of enhanced features designed to elevate your online shopping experience.
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