This considered tasting with some expert advice really educated us on the finer points of tasting and experiencing chocolate. Instead of just choosing at random, we took the advice of chocolate tasting expert and judge, Cat Black who joined us in tasting through the chocolate and guided us through the tasting notes for each one.

They are passionate beyond compare, and that passion and care comes thorough in the outstanding quality and taste of their chocolates. These are some passionate chocolate makers, who have all worked tirelessly to create chocolats that represent a place and a terroir. What could be better than one of the few foods that melts with your body heat? These bars are mostly“bean to bar” which means that the chocolate maker is actually grinding their own beans to the moulding of the bar are all from the producer no bought in bulk chocolate. What we have here are truly luxurious examples of gastronomic sensuality. These are pure unadulterated chocolate bars (with one great exception). There is no gimmicks, no pink and red ribbons, no heart shaped boxes or cellophane to unwrap. But not just any bars, these are some of the best chocolate bars you will find anywhere in the world. Here we have been thinking outside the box of chocolates, past the bouquets of flowers and candy and have instead focused on bars. So what do you do? Maybe you resort to not buying anything and spending the evening at home, or going for a pre-set dinner at a restaurant, pink bubbles included? Are you struggling to find a gift for your loved one for Valentine’s Day? On this holiday, it is hard to be original, creative or inspired.

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