Richmond's new gourmet hot chocolate shop has announced that it will be opening in October this year.

Knoops confirmed to Nub News this week that its opening date is now scheduled for October 18!

The new shop is currently being fitted out at the crossing of Red Lion Street and George Street, in the old Romeos Menswear shop.

Knoops is a small chocolate drinks chain selling hot chocolates, chocolate milks, mochas and milkshakes all made from chocolate flakes.

There are 22 chocolates to choose between, ranging from 28% white chocolate to 100% dark chocolate.

Extras like Maldon sea salt, Szechuan pepper, matcha and handmade marshmallows can be added.

Knoops told Nub News earlier in the year: "We are pleased to announce we will be opening in Richmond, opening later in 2021."

The company was founded by German chocolatier Jens Knoop.

He opened up the first shop in Rye, East Sussex in 2013.

He told About Time magazine: "I wanted to create new, exciting hot chocolates, better than anybody else's.

"'Knoopology' is about making the perfect personalised chocolate drink for you.

"I don't consider working as a chocolatier as work.

"When I'm not in the office or in the cafes, I am still cooking/eating/exploring as well as researching history, psychology and chemistry."

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