{"title":"Confectionery","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSmall batch chocolate, caramels and sweet treats chosen to make thoughtful gifts feel even more special.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cheri-the-snake-charmer-salted-caramels","title":"Cheri the Snake Charmer Salted Caramels","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSoft, chewy caramels wrapped in creamy cashew milk chocolate and finished with a sprinkle of sea salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCheri the Snake Charmer brings together rich caramel, smooth vegan chocolate and a little salt to create something deeply satisfying and almost impossible to stop eating. Sweet, salty and wonderfully chewy, these are the sort of treats that disappear quickly once the packet is opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMade with transparent-trade Dominican cacao and plant-based ingredients, they deliver all the comfort of traditional chocolate caramels in a beautifully considered dairy-free confection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy we chose this\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe love products that feel equally at home in a gift box, beside a cup of coffee or shared after dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCheri feels playful, generous and a little nostalgic. The combination of soft caramel, creamy chocolate and sea salt is familiar, but the vegan cashew chocolate gives it a richness that feels surprisingly luxurious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThey are the sort of sweet treat we imagine adding to a host gift, taking away for a weekend, or keeping in the pantry for visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGlucose syrup, sweetened condensed coconut milk (coconut milk, cane sugar, mineral [170], stabiliser [466], sea salt), brown sugar, cashew milk chocolate (cocoa solids 50%, organic cane sugar, roasted cashews), hydrogenated coconut oil, vanilla paste, salt and sea salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Wonderland Chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWonderland Chocolate is a small Wellington chocolate maker creating playful plant-based treats from their factory in Lyall Bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFounded by Kate after struggling to find genuinely delicious dairy-free chocolate, Wonderland combines traditional confectionery, thoughtful ingredients and a sense of fun. Their chocolates are made using transparent-trade cacao and handcrafted in small batches on the Miramar Peninsula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe name itself comes from Wellington’s original Wonderland amusement park, which once stood in Miramar and brought rides, fireworks and entertainment to the peninsula in the early 1900s. That sense of joy, nostalgia and delight continues to influence the brand today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAt The Minimal, we particularly love that Wonderland feels both local and unexpected. Their chocolates are made just a few kilometres from our own home, bringing together beautiful ingredients, playful packaging and the kind of treats that make people smile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wonderland Chocolates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50917597413543,"sku":null,"price":16.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0321\/7493\/2103\/files\/Screenshot_2026-07-02_at_6.06.31_PM.png?v=1782972410"},{"product_id":"conrad-the-contortionist-pineapple-chews","title":"Conrad the Contortionist Pineapple Chews","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSoft pineapple chews wrapped in creamy cashew milk chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eConrad the Contortionist combines bright pineapple flavour with smooth plant-based chocolate to create something nostalgic, playful and unexpectedly delicious. Sweet, fruity and slightly tropical, these chewy treats feel both familiar and a little different from traditional chocolate confectionery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMade with transparent-trade Dominican cacao and creamy cashew chocolate, they deliver a rich finish that balances the sweetness of the pineapple perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy we chose this\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe love products that feel joyful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eConrad brings together fruit, chocolate and a little nostalgia in a way that feels unmistakably New Zealand. The pineapple flavour is familiar, while the creamy cashew chocolate makes it feel more grown-up and considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese are the sort of sweets we imagine shared after dinner, tucked into a gift parcel or enjoyed alongside a cup of coffee in the afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlucose Syrup, Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk (Coconut Milk [Coconut Cream, Filtered Water] 59%, Cane Sugar, Mineral [170], Stabiliser [466], Sea Salt), Organic Raw Sugar, Cashew M!lk Chocolate (Cocoa Solids 50% [Cocoa Beans, Cocoa Butter], Organic Cane Sugar, Dry Roasted\u003c\/span\u003e Cashews \u003cspan\u003e15%), Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Salt, Pineapple Flavouring Oil, Yellow Food Colouring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Wonderland Chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWonderland Chocolate is a small Wellington chocolate maker creating playful plant-based treats from their factory in Lyall Bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFounded by Kate after struggling to find genuinely delicious dairy-free chocolate, Wonderland combines traditional confectionery, thoughtful ingredients and a sense of fun. Their chocolates are made using transparent-trade cacao and handcrafted in small batches on the Miramar Peninsula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe name itself comes from Wellington’s original Wonderland amusement park, which once stood in Miramar and brought rides, fireworks and entertainment to the peninsula in the early 1900s. That sense of joy, nostalgia and delight continues to influence the brand today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAt The Minimal, we particularly love that Wonderland feels both local and unexpected. Their chocolates are made just a few kilometres from our own home, bringing together beautiful ingredients, playful packaging and the kind of treats that make people smile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wonderland Chocolates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50917608587431,"sku":null,"price":16.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0321\/7493\/2103\/files\/Screenshot2026-07-02at6.02.13PM.png?v=1782972140"},{"product_id":"ayla-the-acrobat-cashew-milk-caramels","title":"Ayla the Acrobat Cashew Milk Caramels","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSoft, chewy caramels wrapped in creamy cashew milk chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAyla the Acrobat is Wonderland’s take on the classic chocolate caramel — rich, smooth and deeply satisfying. Made with transparent-trade Dominican cacao and roasted cashews, each piece combines buttery caramel with silky plant-based chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSweet, nostalgic and wonderfully comforting, these are the sort of treats that disappear quickly once the packet is opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy we chose this\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSome products don’t need much explanation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAyla takes a familiar favourite and makes it feel slightly more thoughtful. The soft caramel centre and creamy cashew chocolate feel indulgent without being overly sweet, making them equally suited to sharing after dinner or keeping hidden in the pantry for yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe love that they feel both nostalgic and grown-up — the sort of treat that works beautifully alongside coffee, tucked into a gift box or brought out when friends stay a little longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGlucose syrup, sweetened condensed coconut milk (coconut cream, water, cane sugar, mineral [170], stabiliser [466], sea salt), brown sugar, cashew milk chocolate (cocoa solids 50%, organic cane sugar, roasted cashews 15%), hydrogenated coconut oil, vanilla paste and salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Wonderland Chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWonderland Chocolate is a small Wellington chocolate maker creating playful plant-based treats from their factory in Lyall Bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFounded by Kate after struggling to find genuinely delicious dairy-free chocolate, Wonderland combines traditional confectionery, thoughtful ingredients and a sense of fun. Their chocolates are made using transparent-trade cacao and handcrafted in small batches on the Miramar Peninsula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe name itself comes from Wellington’s original Wonderland amusement park, which once stood in Miramar and brought rides, fireworks and entertainment to the peninsula in the early 1900s. That sense of joy, nostalgia and delight continues to influence the brand today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAt The Minimal, we particularly love that Wonderland feels both local and unexpected. 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