Your guide to chocolate

Step away from the fridge! Proper chocolate storage is essential for preserving its flavour and texture. Store your chocolate in a cool (ideally 15°C to 18°C) and dark place, like a store cupboard, to prevent melting or bloom, where cocoa butter surfaces and creates a white, chalky appearance. Humidity is another factor; keep your storage area dry (below 55% humidity) and store opened chocolate in an airtight container to prevent mold and the absorption of strong odors. If you do need to place your choc in the fridge or cool bag on a particularly hot day, let it return to room temperature before eating to fully appreciate the flavours.

What could be better than pairing your favourite tipple with a sensational sweet treat? If you love a robust red wine, like a Cabernet Sauvignon, match its rich tannins with an intense and fruity dark chocolate, such as our Collection 60% Peruvian Dark Chocolate with Raspberry. For fans of chardonnay, the zesty, vibrant flavours pair perfectly with citrus chocolate, like Collection Chocolate Orange Ganache pots or Choc Marks Chocolate Candy Beans, Orange Jellies and Popping Candy Milk Chocolate.

More of a beer drinker? We’ve got you. Drink your go-to ale alongside some seriously snackable chocolate nuts. Why not try our new Milk Chocolate Covered Pistachios or 70% Dark Chocolate Dusted Almonds? Finally, go full-on fruity by marrying up your IPA with our 70% Dark Chocolate Coated Mango or 70% Dark Chocolate Covered Sour Cherries.