Artisan du Chocolat is a wonderfully original and creative chocolate company, who although may be based in Kent, have a reach that reaches around the world and in to Japan.

They sell a range of chocolate goodies such as luxury hot chocolate, single origin bars, salted caramels, couture collections and novelty chocolate gifts such as the chocolate Christmas snow globes, the delightful Scotch eggs and chocolate pearls.

Artisan du Chocolat Jamaica Bean To Bar

Artisan du Chocolat Jamaica Bean To Bar
This bean to bar experiment from Gerard and his team at Artisan du Chocolat was a fantastic success and I hope it goes to show how much hard work goes into making chocolate for people. This bar was past it's best so it wouldn't be fair to judge too harshly, I thoroughly enjoyed it though.

Artisan du Chocolat Gingerbread Cookies White Chocolate

Artisan du Chocolat Gingerbread Cookies White Chocolate
This Artisan du Chocolat Gingerbread Cookies White Chocolate is quite possibly my most favourite white chocolate bar of all time. I know its sweet, but unlike the others, there are various interesting flavours going on that seem to mitigate the sweetness.

L’Artisan du Chocolat O Magic Collection

L’Artisan du Chocolat O Magic Collection
This L'Artisan du Chocolat O Magic Collection was far below what I expected in terms of flavour and experience. However, there can be no criticism of the ingredients, its just that the flavours of the jam weren't allowed to take centre stage at all which is a shame as I expect them to be fantastic.

Artisan du Chocolat Magic Wands

Artisan du Chocolat Magic Wands
I can't remember having more fun with a chocolate Christmas gift than these. Combining the flavours as instructed really did produce the flavours that they said they would. They taste great on their own and even more so when you put them together.

Artisan du Chocolat Panama 70% Bar

Artisan du Chocolat Panama 70% Bar
Very much like the general wonderful chocolate that Artisan du Chocolat create. Somehow they manage to produce chocolate with great character and intrigue.

Artisan du Chocolat Rooibos

Artisan du Chocolat Rooibos
If you're looking for a milk bar but with something a little bit more interesting about it than the usual fair then you should try this one out.

Artisan du Chocolat Costa Rica 72%

Artisan du Chocolat Costa Rica 72%
Another example of beautiful chocolate made with cacao from Costa Rica, this one had a lovely variety of flavours through out the melt. If you're near one of their stores and like chocolate with personality then try it.

Wimbledon Chocolate Tennis Balls

Of course they're not cheap, but they do look fantastic and I should have bought some when I had the chance!

Artisan du Chocolat Orchid & Orange Blossom Dark Chocolate

Artisan du Chocolat Orchid & Orange Blossom Dark Chocolate
Although it didn't knock my socks off, it still was a very pleasant bar that I'd happily enjoy again. The flavours are subtle but you can't have robust chocolate all of the time.

Buffalo Milk Chocolate

Buffalo Milk Chocolate
There's nothing powerful or acute with this milk chocolate bar made with buffalo's milk but Artisan du Chocolate have done a great job creating something different.

Fancy A Quicky Anyone? I Mean A Martini Hot Chocolate

Fancy A Quicky Anyone? I Mean A Martini Hot Chocolate
I was very much looking forward to this Martini hot chocolate from Artisan du Chocolat, but unfortunately it wasn't as powerful or alcoholic as I'd like.

Artisan du Chocolat Brazil Rio Doce 72%

Artisan du Chocolat Brazil Rio Doce 72%
This Rio Doce bar from Artisan du Chocolat is anything but sweet. It's very bitter and doesn't have a very espansive variety of flavours. It's not one for the fainthearted.

Artisan du Chocolat Sea Salted Caramels with Lemongrass

Artisan du Chocolat Sea Salted Caramels with Lemongrass
These Artisan du Chocolat Sea Salted Caramels with Lemongrass were ok but certianly not worth seeking out.

Go All Out With a Gift of Valentine’s Chocolates

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Novelty Chocolate Gifts for Valentine’s Fun

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Combine Cute With Class for Your Valentine’s Gifts

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Artisan du Chocolat Couture Collection

Artisan du Chocolat Couture Collection
This Artisan du Chocolat Couture Collection is a very decent and enjoyable chocolate selection box. A great one for people that also want to try unusual falvours!

Artisan du Chocolat Congo Dark Chocolate Bar

Artisan du Chocolat Congo Dark Chocolate Bar
Artisan du Chocolat are one of my favourite UK chocolate companies and have done a good job with this Congo 72% Single Origin Dark Chocolate Bar

Chocolate Christmas Snow Globes

For Christmas there can be anything more than people identify with than snow globes. This one from Artisan du Chocolat looks fantastic.

Chocolate Pearls

As I continue my look at chocolates I just want to try … I’ve found some chocolate pearls from Artisan du Chocolat. They’ve got a good selection too. For starters they’ve got some Silver South Sea Pearls which are silver/white chocolate pearls filled with dark chocolate ganache...

Artisan du Chocolat Lumi Milk Chocolate Bar

Artisan du Chocolat Lumi Milk Chocolate Bar
The Artisan du Chocolat Lumi Milk Chocolate Bar was actually much better than I thought it'd be. There was a nice level sourness to it and only the very slightest saltiness.

Artisan du Chocolat Jamaica – 72% Dark Chocolate Bar

Artisan du Chocolat Jamaica – 72% Dark Chocolate Bar
This Artisan du Chocolat Jamaica 72% Dark Chocolate Bar is a very aromatic bar which milk chocolate fans would find too strange. I love it though.

Artisan du Chocolat God Save The Chocolate

This bean-to-bar 40% milk chocolate bar from Artisan du Chocolat is a very pleasant bar.

Artisan du Chocolat Vietnam Origin Bar

Artisan du Chocolat Vietnam Origin Bar
This Artisan du Chocolat Vietnam Origin Bar is an absolute triumph.

Artisan du Chocolat

Artisan du Chocolat
I just love what these guys do as you can always find something new to try out - and it always tastes great too.

L’Artisan du Chocolat Chapel Down Sparkling Wine Truffles

L’Artisan du Chocolat Chapel Down Sparkling Wine Truffles
The Artisan du Chocolat Chapel Down Sparkling Wine Truffles wasn't as great as I hoped, but they were perfectly fine.

Artisan du Chocolat Espresso Dark Chocolate Bar

Artisan du Chocolat Espresso Dark Chocolate Bar
The Artisan du Chocolat Expresso Dark Chocolate Bar is a fantastic, flavoursome bar which is deliciously rich.

Chocolate Scotch Egg By L’Artisan du Chocolat

Chocolate Scotch Egg By L’Artisan du Chocolat
The Chocolate Scotch Egg By L'Artisan du Chocolat is a truly remarkable piece of work and a great novelty chocolate Easter gift.

L’Artisan du Chocolat – 89 Lower Sloane Street

L’Artisan du Chocolat – 89 Lower Sloane Street
The L'artisan du chcoolat shop on Lower Sloane Street was much better than first impressions gave. The selection is imaginative and the prices reasonable.

Unusual Chocolate Valentines Gifts

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L'Artisan du Chocolat Saffron White Chocolate Bar

The L'Artisan du Chocolat Saffron White Chocolate Bar wasn't anywhere near one of my favourite bars. I didn't like the taste or the colour. You might like it though!

Artisan du Chocolat Darjeeling TBar

The Darjeeling TBar Dark Chocolate Bar from Artisan du Chocolat was actually a wonderful bar of chocolate with unusal flavours. Give it a try.