Bean-to-bar chocolate and artisanal coffee brand Savorworks has been recognised as one of the biggest winners at the Indian Craft Chocolate Competition 2026, the country’s first regional round of the world’s largest chocolate competition. Scroll down to know more.
Savorworks Wins The Indian Craft Chocolate Competition
The brand’s 85% Dark Chocolate won the highly coveted Double Gold award in the High % Plain/Origin Dark Chocolate Bars (85% and Over) category while also achieving the highest dark chocolate score in India. The win sets up Savorworks for the prestigious World Final and acts as a major achievement for the Indian bean-to-bar chocolate industry.
Alongside the top honour, Savorworks also received Gold for Direct Trade Recognition, recognising its ethical sourcing practices. The brand further added to its medal tally with Silver for its 72% Dark Chocolate – Gin & Tonic bar and Cashew Nut Tom Kha Dragée, whereas its 72% Dark Chocolate Micro-Batch Plain/Origin Bar received a Bronze award.
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What Makes Savorworks Unique?
What makes Savorworks distinctive is its approach to chocolate making, inspired by its background in speciality coffee roasting. Instead of following traditional brewing methods, the brand roasts cacao beans in-house with the same precision used for coffee, which allows it to develop unique roast profiles that bring out each bean’s natural flavour, aroma and complexity.
The competition also recognised Savorworks’ commitment to responsible sourcing. The brand works closely with cacao-growing communities, ensuring quality, traceability and long-term partnerships from bean to bar. This direct trading approach earned it a dedicated Gold award.
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Speaking about the achievement, the team stated that the recognition motivates them to continue refining their craft and pushing the boundaries of Indian bean-to-bar chocolate.
Well, we congratulate Savorworks for the incredible achievement.
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FAQs
Who is the owner of Savorworks?
Savorworks, the premium specialty coffee and bean-to-bar chocolate brand, is owned and operated by the husband-and-wife duo Baninder Singh and Paweena Withyasathien.
What is Savorworks?
Savorworks (also known as Savorworks Coffee & Chocolate) is a premium artisanal café and bean-to-bar atelier founded in India by SCA-certified roaster Baninder Singh and master chocolatier Paweena Withyasathien.
What is savour coffee?
Savour coffee is a locally owned coffee shop, featuring full espresso bar with breakfast and lunch!
