Rating 80%-84%

Matcha Selection Box for Valentine’s Day

Katie always comes up with supper awesome selection boxes that take you on a journey and over the two years or so I've been reviewing her chocolates I don't think I've had a more pleasurable journey than I've had reviewing this Valentine's Selection Box.

Amma Chocolate 60%

A superb bar of bitter-sweet chocolate from an amazing company. The local environment is central to the manufacture of this bar and wonderful flavours very much in evidence.

The Chocolate Society Chocolate Covered Ginger

These are perfect for a chocolate and ginger lover at Christmas, there is some great crunch whilst the quality of the Valrhona chocolate certainly ads to the experience.

Dolceria Bonajuto 70% Dark Chocolate

This Dolceria Boajuto 70% Dark Chocolate is made using age old processes in Modica, Sicily and produces a sweet, rustic bar of chocolate - I just don't think it'll appeal to all.

Demarquette Festive Caramels

For those of you who would like to give some fine chocolates at Christmas with a seasonal tone but don't want to go down the route of giving something that is overtly Christmasy then you should really consider these caramels from Marc Demarquette.

Hugo & Victor 6 Semi Spheres

Some times its nice not knowing what you're buying. Even though I still think I would have chosen these, the wonderful Autumnal flavours were just devine. I didn't quite get the strawberry one, but the others were fantastic.

Amedei Toscano Black 66

In terms of the execution, this bar is fantastic. Did find it fairly mild, but fragrant. It would be one of my favourites and I'd certainly not refuse it in the future.

Matcha Chocolat Selection

This selection box of unusual flavours from Matcha Chocolat is very interesting and utterly delicious. Some chocolatiers feel they can't be adventurous as they have to produce by committee. Katie does a great job breaking the mould and not being restricted to the same old flavours that many other chocolatiers offer.

Duffy’s 70% Star of Panama

Duffy always makes awesome chocolate, it's assured as the sun rising the next day. But just like the weather, every day is different, and so is every bar. I prefer his other Panama bar, but this is still fantastic.

Artisan du Chocolat Bali

There's just something fantastic with what Artisan du Chocolat are doing these days when they source cacao from destinations the less adventurous chocolate makers can't be bothered to explore. The flavour of this Bali bar was incredibly interesting.

Rum & Blackcurrant, Dark Chocolate & Ginger And Limoncello Truffles

If you're having a dinner party or a summer garden party then you really need to try the chocolate truffles made by Pauline and Mark from Andover. I've been a big fan of their's for a long while and always interested to hear what they're concocting next. I'm sure you'll love these truffles if you either like alcoholic truffles or fruity flavours.

Rococo Mixed Chocolates Medium Ballotin Box

Rococo are absolutely fantastic chocolatiers and if you ever get a chance to try their chocolates then you most certainly should do!

Montezuma’s Lime Pickle

Being Mango, covered in white chocolate - it could have been a fairly mild affair, but when that white chocolate is adulterated with lime and chilli it surely could only be tasty. It was actually much better than that!

Limited Edition: Oriente Cuba Terruño de Baracoa

Certainly an interesting bar from Marcolini. It had a lovely cherry flavour but didn't give me the wow factor I was hoping for. It most definitely interesting, but didn't give any sense of complexity I love in fine chocolate.

Demarquette Selection Box

This has to be one of the best chocolate selection boxes I've tried - its most awesome.

Madécasse 44% Milk Chocolate

Madécasse are a truly inspiring company in terms of their ethics, as well as the quality of their chocolate. If you can try some then I would, but also make sure you try some of their dark bars to compare.

Choccy Munchy Seeds

If you're having trouble snacking on chocolate that you know you just shouldn't eat then give these Choccy Munchy Seeds a go as they're packed full of nutrients and taste very good too. You can also find them in a variety of superstores and local health food shops.

Potomac Chocolate Upala 82% Dark Bar

This is most certainly a bar for chocolate lovers that prefer powerful, dark chocolate with a thick melt. I loved its powerfulness and character. Give it a go if you can.

Sue’s Chocolate Fudge

Ah, Sue's Chocolate Fudge. This stuff doesn't normally agree with me as its usually far too sweet. Although its obviously too sweet, it had a delightful rustic quality.

70% Dark Chocolate From Belize – Kakaw

If you like rustic, natural, unadulterated chocolate that has no interest in the mass-market then this is the chocolate bar for you.

Blyss Chocolate Tangerine Romance

Ah Blyssfull chocolate. This was a big hit for me. And that's not only because of the ethics behind the company,

Michel Cluizel 1er Cru de Plantation “Mangaro”

This Michel Cluizel 1er Cru de Plantation Mangaro is a very fruity bar of dark chocolate that may be too sweet for most dark chocolate lovers.

Michel Cluizel Los Ancones 67%

This Los Ancones dark chocolate bar from Michel Cluizel is, indeed, a very enjoyable bar. But it just didn't offer the range of flavours that I expected. It is very creamy but there wasn't enough character to keep me interested too long.

Handmade Strawberry & Champagne Chocolate Truffles

I don't recall tasting any truffles in the past few months as delicious as these. The sweetness is more of the fructose variety than anything artificial and the Champagne is just of the right strength to add some warmth without being overly intoxicating. Just delightful.

Duffy’s Heart Of Panama 70% Dark Chocolate

This bar may be out of stock now, but its worth seeing if you can get hold of any of his other dark chocolate to try. I've never found a bar yet that I haven't enjoyed.

Thorntons Haiti Mango Save The Children Milk Chocolate Bar

If you're looking for something to help with the charity work of Save The Children then you shuld really try this Thorntons Milk Chocolate Haiti Mango milk chocolate bar as it's excellent. Sweet it may be, but wholesome.

Jean-Paul Hévin 64% Papua New Guinea

If you're looking for a slightly sweet dark chocolate bar with cherry tones then look no further than the Jean-Paul Hévin 64% Dark Chocolate Bar From Papua New Guinea.

Robineau Chocolate Selection Box

This Chocolate Selection Box from Robineau, who are based in Darlington is a wonderful and light offerring which is offers a more laid-back experience than many you'll find from the big names.

The Sleekster Classic Christmas Selection – Luxe from Hotel Chocolat

The The Sleekster Classic Christmas Selection is a very good selection for people that want to give something stylish at Christmas but don't want to break the bank.

Matcha Chocolat Bergamot Cocoa Nib Milk Chocolate Shards

Definitely give these bergamot and cocoa nib milk chocolate shards if you want some chocolate that is full of flavour whilst you watch a film or entertain friends.

Vosges Organic Mushroom Dark Chocolate

The Vosges Organic Mushroom Dark Chocolate Bar may have been strange, but it had a delicious flavour.

New Thorntons Continentals

The New Thorntons Continentals are exceptionally good value for money and worth buying.

Amedei Single Origin Jamaica Cru 70% Dark Chocolate

This is a lovely bar from Amedei and is one of their leading bars.

Pour Toi Selection Box

The Pour Toi Chocolate Selection Box is a damn fine box of chocolates and should be sought out if you can find them.

Hazelnut Quail’s Eggs By Rococo

There Hazelnut Quail's Eggs By Rococo were great, although they were sweet, I still loved them.

Red Star 70% Dark Chocolate From Peru

What a wonderful bar of chocolate this is from Duff's Red star!

Matcha Chocolat – The Jade Selection

If you haven't tried chocolate infused with rare and unsual teas then you don't know what you're missing!

Artisan du Chocolat Vietnam Origin Bar

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

Paul A. Young Marmite XO Dark Chocolate Bar

This Paul A. Young Marmite Dark Chocolate XO Bar isn't for the faint hearted - its a powerful, strange bar of chocolate.

Charbonnel et Walker English Fruit Cremes

The Charbonnel et Walker English Fruit Cremes would make perfect summer chocolates for dinner parties!

Red Star 72% Ecuador Dark Chocolate From Duffy Sheardown

I loved this Red Star 72% Ecuador Dark Chocolate Bar because of its naturalness, as well as its simple flavours.

Rococo Jersey New Potatoes & Fresh Mint

These Rococo Jersey New Potatoes & Fresh Mint are absolutely fantastic and if you're looking for some luxury novelty chocolate gifts then these could be perfect.

La Maison Du Chocolat Akosombo 68% Dark Chocolate Bar

This 68% dark chocolate bar from Ghana was a real pleasure to review. It was rich in flavour. There may not have been a robus character, but sometimes its just nice to have something a bit more fruity.

Minerva Chocolate Selection

The Minerva Chocolate Selection was a fantastic introduction into their chocolates and I'm sure when I'm next down, I'd buy some more.

Fudge Kitchen Boozy Fruit & Nut Fudge

I did like the Fudge Kitchen Boozy Fruit & Nut Chocolate Fudge, but I felt it was a bit too sweet for me if you have more than a couple mouthfuls of it.

Pralus Tanzanie Dark Chocolate

Pralus Tanzanie (Tanzania) is a great bar of chocolate that has a wide variety of notes that all add to a fantastic flavour.

Terre à Terre Boozy Rum Truffles

The Terre à Terre Boozy Rum Truffles were absolutely fantastic. The taste and texture were supreme. I just wish they were more readily available.

Hotel Chocolat The Sleekster Love Collection

The Hotel Chocolat The Sleekster Love Collection is a great Valentines gift chocolate box as it's got a fair bit of variety in it.

Cadbury’s Mini Eggs

Who doesn't like Cadbury's Mini Eggs? I just absolutely adore them!

Valrhona 64% Dark Chocolate Plantation Palmira

Valrhona has a very good name when it comes to chocolate, but some have started to wonder if the lustre of the brand has started to dim - I'm not sure sure after reviewing this bar.

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