At Christmas-tide the open hand, Scatters its bounty o’er sea and land, And none are left to grieve alone, For Love is heaven and claims its own. ~Margaret Elizabeth Sangster
Chocolate is almost likened to a universal language, as most people enjoy chocolate. There may be reasons for this, as chocolate raises the serotonin levels in the brain. To perfect chocolate, pure ingredients must be used, and tempering skills utilised to provide the optimum texture. Luckily there are many wonderful chocolatiers who have mastered the art to perfection. From a stunning advent calendar, to a decant selection box, and finally chocolate lollies, our hand picked selection is sure to delight!
Valrhona Advent Calendar 2012
Valrohna of France have launched one of the most beautiful advent calendars I have ever seen, a christmassy scarlet red and gold – must be seen to be believed, a gift for the chocolate connoisseur.
Open a chocolate doorway to tasting heaven with the Grand Cru single origin tasting squares:-
- Tanariva dark
- Tainori dark
- Guanaja dark
- Jivara milk
- Caraibe dark
- Alpaco dark
- Manjari dark
- Abinao dark
£19.95
Stockists:- Harvey Nichols
Pure Indulgence signature box by Paul Wayne Gregory
The perfect gift for chocolate lovers! The chocolate is tempered to perfection, silky smooth and creamy, and bursting with a myriad of flavours to tantalise and surprise. It is always a joy to discover new chocolatiers. Paul Wayne Gregory ‘s creations bring a pure flavour with profound depth, you can almost taste the cacao bean! The fact this particular chocolate box has won multiple awards is evidence enough. The delicious signature box is one of the rare instances where you will probably like every chocolate within. The glossy chocolates each contain superior luxuriously smooth textured centres.
£19.95
Chocolate Lollies by Chocolatier Paul Wayne Gregory
A delicious gift for the young or young at heart, perfect as a christmas stocking filler, the salty caramel is coated in popping candy and dipped in dark chocolate for an exciting treat for chocolate lovers.
Paul Wayne Gregory’s chocolates have won awards and he created chocolates for the Queen’s 80th Birthday.
£6.95
La Maison du Chocolat Cofrets (Christmas Star Gift box)
An enchanting gift box containing 51 chocolates…
£45.00
Champagne Chocolates
by The East Indian Company
The East Indian company was granted a Royal Charter by Queen Elizabeth I in 1600 to explore trade routes and exotic goods from the East.
The luxurious combination of Champagne with Chocolate is the perfect gift choice for those you love. The artwork is regally inspired. The box is designed to resemble a book, and constructed from high quality materials.
£25.00 for 250g
£45.00 for 500g
£85.00 for 1000g
Personalised Chocolate Card by Sir Hans Sloane
Show your love this Christmas with a personalised card, made out of Belgium Praline chocolate and with greetings beautifully handwritten in white cocoa.
£20
