In Kyoto, there is a word: ma — the pause between moments.

We created Vital Duo for that pause. When the world demands more, and you choose stillness instead.

When a single square of dark chocolate becomes an anchor. A breath. A return to yourself.

This is not a supplement. This is your ritual.

Born from a Simple Act of Care

I'm Michael Ip — a TCM practitioner from Hong Kong, now in the UK.

When my partner needed support during her cycle, I knew which botanicals could help. But she couldn't bear the bitter taste.

So I made her chocolate. Infused with the exact herbs she needed. Something she could look forward to.

That bar became her ritual. A small ceremony of self-care she never dreaded.

I realised then: wellness should feel like a gift you give yourself. Not medicine. Not obligation.

Vital Duo was born from that moment — where 2,000 years of Five Elements wisdom meets the quiet craft of fine chocolate making.

Every bar is an invitation to pause.

Our Story

The Craft Behind the Ritual

  • Botanicals with Intention

    We source adaptogens the way a tea master sources leaves — with reverence. Each botanical is selected for purity, tested for integrity, and dosed with precision.

  • The Five Elements, Reimagined

    Water. Wood. Fire. Earth. Metal. Luna. Ancient philosophy, translated into chocolate. Each bar honours a different element — a different need — a different moment in your day.

  • Ethical by Design

    Our cocoa supports West African farming communities. Plant-based. No palm oil. No shortcuts. Craft that honours both maker and earth.

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Quietly Uncompromising

  • Botanicals tested for purity

  • Handcrafted under SALSA & HACCP standards

  • Plant-based, vegan, gluten-free

  • No artificial anything

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We don't list certifications to impress you. We hold them because the ritual demands it. The details you'll never taste — but always feel.

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