Welcome to the whimsical world of BARÚ!
From our small studio in Hasselt, Belgium, we craft lovely lattes & magical marshmallows designed to delight.
What started in the bubbling brains of Gunther & Maarten has grown into a colourful universe of feel-good treats: spiced chai, creamy matcha, cosy pumpkin spice lattes, fluffy chocolate-covered marshmallows & dreamy hot chocolates.
At BARÚ, we're on a mission to spark joy – one bite, one sip, one smile at a time. That’s why we only create what truly wows us. If it doesn’t feel 100% magical, it doesn’t make the cut.
We proudly work with local & socially inclusive partners, keep our supply chains short, and pack your treats with care - and conscience. Because sweet moments should also make the world a little sweeter.
So go ahead, treat yourself. Escape the ordinary. Welcome a moment of wonder.
Did you Know...
... why we love hippos?
A hippopotamus is an absolutely absurd animal. It's massive, yet superfast. A land animal that spends most of it's day underwater. On top of that it doesn't even eat any chocolate!
...our office pets are a monkey and a magpie?
Wilbur and Maggie are two peas in a pod but they also love raising a ruckus. They're a bit shy and keep to themselves when we have visitors. You wouldn't even notice they're there.
... our marshmallow bar was the first of its kind?
We must have heard "you're mad" a dozen times when we first presented our bars. "Naturally" we said, "but what do you think about the bars?"
... marshmallows were first created as a cure for a sore throat?
The medicinal power of the ‘marsh mallow’ plant (Althaea Officinalis) was discovered by the Ancient Egyptians. A spoonful of sugar made the medicine go down, didn't it? Clever folk those Egyptians...