When we started Montezuma’s, our small chocolate business, in 2000, we had only a kitchen sink-sized machine, a lot of enthusiasm, plenty of naivete, and, most importantly, a broad ideal: we wanted to bring chocolate innovation to a boring and staid British chocolate market. We were right. Without exception, little has changed since 1999, and the childish enthusiasm we shared while exploring South America is still very much alive and well in us every morning!

Being former lawyers who became self-taught chocolate makers has meant steep learning curves and a lot of re-invention, but everything we do is driven by a passion for creating chocolate that we want to eat in an environment that we enjoy. That a business started on a shoestring would go on to become arguably Britain’s most innovative chocolate brand with a reputation far greater than our actual footprint was something we certainly didn’t train for or even expect in our wildest dreams.

Long before we opened Montezuma’s, we had already envisioned the values and principles by which we would run our own company, if we were ever granted the opportunity. These ideals became a reality, and they have remained with us since the beginning of our journey. Even though some of the words have changed slightly over the course of the years, we have never wavered from our core principles, which we dubbed “Business Done Properly.”

We are extremely proud of our products, in which substance triumphs over fashion, as well as of our business, in which sustainable and organic business growth triumphs over corporate greed.

To display in Chocolate HQ, we commissioned Amy, our resident artist (who can also be found assisting customers with their chocolate purchases in our Chichester store), to design and create a board that would demonstrate our company’s mission, vision, and values, and we think she did a fantastic job!

It has been a long-held ambition of ours to become Britain’s Greatest Little Chocolate Company for many years. Our goal is for anyone to be able to enjoy Montezuma’s chocolate, which means that we should be available wherever you are in need of chocolate! But we also value our entrepreneurial, values-driven approach to business, which includes short lines of communication both within and outside the company, accountability, independence, and a strong commitment to family values. Because we are maturing, this does not imply that we are losing our ability to hold on to these; in fact, it implies that we are holding on even tighter! As part of our Business Done Properly policy, we make certain that our employees, customers, the communities in which we operate, and the environment are all taken into consideration during the decision-making process.

INTO THE DARK 25 TRUFFLE COLLECTION

In general, the average size of Périgord black truffles is between 30 and 60 grammes, but extremely large fruiting bodies up to 1 kilogramme (150 millimetres in diameter) have been known to be produced on occasion. 364 grammes was discovered in the Alpes-Maritimes, making it the world’s largest found to date.

Why? Because their appearance is vaguely reminiscent of that of the fungus. To make chocolate truffles, start with a chocolate ganache that has been dusted with cocoa and formed into a ball. This candy does not contain any actual truffles in its preparation.

In fact, truffles are fungi, specifically species from the Tuber genus, and are not a culinary creation that originated in a kitchen somewhere…. Truffles, which are normally found near the roots of certain trees, rely on fungivores (animals that eat fungi) to spread their spores throughout the forest.

Its iconic chocolate is a harmonious balance of smooth hazelnut praliné and a smooth hazelnut praline. This is a traditional recipe that has been passed down from Godiva’s founders and is fiercely guarded by our chefs chocolatiers today.

Truffles are not the same as faces, though black truffles do have a similar appearance. In addition, truffles are not grown on faeces or excrement. Having said that, truffles have the ability to reproduce when animals consume them and then poop out the reproductive spores.

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GRAND 50 TRUFFLE COLLECTION

A ghoulish assortment of chocolate truffles housed in a coffin that glows in the dark is available for purchase. If you dare, try the raspberry dread velvet, orange ghoulish goo, mint zombie pus, and caramel witches brew flavours, among others.. They’re ideal for getting together with friends.

The chocolate truffle gets its name from a fungus, which is a fungal infection. Known as the black truffle in some circles, Tuber melanosporum is a species of truffle that is native to southern Europe. It is one of the most expensive edible mushrooms available anywhere on the planet.

Chocolate truffles are a decadent chocolate treat made from chocolate and cream that are a deep indulgence. A simple description would be “balls of chocolate ganache.” And the best part is that they sound far more complicated to make than they actually are!

Through your Shopify website, you will be able to sell truffles directly to chefs and customers, regardless of whether you’re selling truffle mushrooms or truffle chocolate. Combine over 6,000 Shopify apps to build the online experience you’ve been dreaming of.

Its iconic chocolate is a harmonious balance of smooth hazelnut praliné and a smooth hazelnut praline. This is a traditional recipe that has been passed down from Godiva’s founders and is fiercely guarded by our chefs chocolatiers today.

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GRAND 25 TRUFFLE COLLECTION

In general, the average size of Périgord black truffles is between 30 and 60 grammes, but extremely large fruiting bodies up to 1 kilogramme (150 millimetres in diameter) have been observed on rare occasions.

A truffle is not a culinary creation that was conceived in a kitchen, but rather a fungus, specifically a species of the Tuber genus… Fungivores (animals that consume fungi) are necessary for the spread of truffle spores, which are normally found near the roots of certain trees.

Pricing varies depending on the market, but white truffles can cost upwards of $4,000 per pound, while black truffles, such as the ones pictured above, can cost anywhere between $300 and $800 per pound.

After years of expanding its physical presence in the United States, one of its largest markets, Godiva is closing its retail locations to concentrate on wholesale and digital sales. When the pandemic struck, the company had plans to open up to 400 locations across the United States. However, those plans were put on hold.

Aside from its grinding, blending, and conching processes (conching is defined as “the prolonged heating, mixing, scraping, or grinding process done during the final stages of chocolate manufacture”), Ghirardelli claims that its chocolate-making technology and long history in the industry contribute to its superior quality.

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