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When you buy chocolate, you’re choosing more than a flavour -  you’re choosing how it was made, who made it, and what kind of business you want more of in the world. Independent chocolate makers do things differently. Not better...

Chocolate isn’t just something you eat. It’s something you experience. The best chocolate has a little ceremony to it: the shine when you open the box, the snap when you break a piece, the aroma that rises before the first...

Pistachio and chocolate have become a globally loved combo over the past couple of years and honestly, it’s well-deserved. There’s something about that buttery, nutty richness against smooth, sweet chocolate that feels instantly luxurious. It’s comforting, a little bit indulgent,...

If you’ve ever snapped a beautiful chocolate and noticed that glossy shine (or admired the colourful patterns on an artisan praline) there’s a good chance cocoa butter played a starring role. So, what is cocoa butter exactly? Where does it...

Praline is one of those words that feels instantly luxurious. It turns up in chocolate boxes, dessert menus, ice creams, and bonbons... but it doesn’t always mean the same thing. In France, praline often means crunchy nuts coated in caramelised...

If you’ve ever seen “flavanols” mentioned on a cocoa powder tub or dark chocolate bar and wondered what they actually are, you’re not alone. The word sounds technical, but the idea is straightforward. Flavanols are naturally occurring plant compounds found...