Well, the truth is chocolate does make everything better. A versatile ingredient, chocolate can be used for elevating a range of dishes and desserts, adding flavor, texture, color and pleasure and taking it a notch higher.
But the good old chocolate bar too has its own charm. Relishing one in a cozy corner is the ultimate perception of reward for some.
Here is a list of seven top luxury chocolate brands from around the world, which are melting hearts and tantalizing taste buds of even those without a sweet tooth.
1. Richart
French chocolate brand Richart is the recipient of the prestigious Ruban Bleu, a record 7 times. They have been designing gourmet chocolates since 1925, and visiting their boutiques are an absolute pleasure, with so much to choose from, right from an assortment of milk chocolates to fruit-filled ones.
2. Amedei
Along with its signature Porcelain White chocolate made from a blend of cacao beans from Venezuela, Ghana and Ivory Coast, Italian chocolatier Amedei is known for using the highest quality ingredients for every type and taste of chocolate it makes.
Makers of one of the most lavish chocolates, the brand has received more than 90 national and international accolades along with the Golden Beans award from the academy of chocolate in London.
3. Hotel Chocolat
The brand grows its own cocoa in St Lucia and their chocolates contain more cocoa than sugar, making them a healthier option to choose from.
Their Billionaire’s Shortbread Giant Slab is a must-try.
4. Guylian
Belgian chocolate brand Guylian is famous the world over for their legendary sea-shells and sea-horses shaped chocolate creations.
Made using pure cocoa butter and nuts that are sourced ethically, one bite is enough to know why Guylian is a revered luxury chocolate brand.
Found in 1958, the brand uses fine Belgian chocolate made from west African cocoa beans.
5. De Lafee
The Swiss chocolate brand produces some the worlds most luxurious chocolate varieties, that has a mix of chocolate and edible gold.
A 24-carat gold leaf elevates many of their desserts. Talk about their DeLafee gold chocolate box that is the stuff of dreams, containing eight fine swiss pralines topped with edible gold accompanied with an antique Swiss gold coin from the 1910s-1920s.
6. To’ak
This Ecuadorian brand is one of the most expensive chocolate brands in the world. Their chocolates contain two ingredients- cacao and sugar of the best quality that undergo aging processes which make them one of the most luxurious chocolate experiences in the world.
No two batches of chocolates are the same, with production dependent on a variety of reasons like climate, cocoa growth conditions etc.
7. Teuscher
The brand was established by master chocolatier Dolf Teuscher almost 8 decades back. Today, their champagne truffle an in-house specialty is famous the world over.
The brand banned the use of additives, chemicals and preservatives, making use of only the best and highest quality of nuts, cocoa and fruits.
