Criollo Cacao: Our Signature collection
Criollo, known as the "King of Cacao," is one of the rarest and most coveted cacao varieties in the world.
It is believed to be the "original" cacao varietal, dating back to the Mayas and the Aztecs, and it was at risk of extinction for many years.
Criollo is delicate, mostly cultivated in Venezuela, and it makes up just 0.01% of the global cacao production.
Ocumare Criollo (38% Milk)
We use a mix of Ocumare 38% Milk Chocolate and Ocumare 100% Dark Chocolate to bring the natural notes of caramel and walnuts.
Canoabo Criollo (62% Dark)
Floral notes and flavours of pine nuts, honey. This ganache has a delicate flavour that reveals itself as the chocolate melts on the tongue, and that lingers on the palate.
Chuao Criollo (75% Dark)
Flavours of lightly roasted hazelnuts are encasing the chocolaty notes of this chocolate. A light sweet passion fruit acidity is present in the background and delivers a medium after taste with a clean finish.
Criollo Collection Box
Our team of talented chocolatiers have developed an exclusive range of 3 Single Varietal Criollo Ganaches in partnership with Chantal Coady OBE.
This hand-ribboned box contains 3 of each type of Criollo truffles.
SHOP THE Criollo Cacao Selection Boxes
A purely indulgent range; just one bite reveals the unique flavours of the world's finest cacao. Each piece tells a story of tradition, passion, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Since 1984, our mission has been to introduce the British public to better chocolate. Proper cacao beans, grown sustainably and processed gently to maximise the natural flavours of the varietal.
Our Criollo cacao is sourced by Domori, and our Criollo Fresh Ganache Truffles are handmade in our London Kitchen, and available to purchase in store and online.
Try the exclusive Criollo Cacao Pieces
A purely indulgent range; just one bite reveals the unique flavours of the world's finest cacao. Each piece tells a story of tradition, passion, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
How do I subscribe?
We offer two ways of subscribing to our Fresh Chocolates.
Our pre-paid subscriptions allow you to pay upfront and pick the cadence at which you want to receive your boxes. Perfect for a very thoughtful and generous birthday or anniversary gift that keeps on giving.
Look out for the monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly subscriptions.
For the gourmets who can't pop into one of our stores, we also offer a "pay-as-you-go" option, which you can select on the product page.
Pick the frequency you want, and you will be able to skip boxes or cancel at anytime.