Chocolate can be a weakness for any mama like myself. There are so many different chocolates, ranging from melt-in-your-mouth to dark chocolate bars. Once in a while, we all need to indulge ourselves in the amazing products of the world’s best chocolate makers. Whether you have left over Easter chocolate, or just need a pick me up after dinner, you have many options to choose from. Today, we’ll go over some of the world’s best types of chocolate from various countries including the UK, Italy and Switzerland.
United Kingdom – Green and Blacks
Green & Black’s was founded on the Portobello Road by husband and wife team Craig Sams & Jo Fairley. In 1991 Craig was sent a sample of chocolate by a peanut supplier. Lifetime chocaholic Jo later discovered the chocolate unattended and promptly ate it. She’d never tasted anything quite like it and was sure other chocolate fanatics would feel the same!
Fast forward to today and this chocolate manufacturer is ethically sourced, organic and highly prized for its incredible flavour and complexity. Their Organic collection has won multiple awards at the Academy of Chocolate and Great Taste Awards and it’s no wonder why!
Italy – Gianduja Chocolate
Secondly, it’s no secret that Italy is home to some of the best chocolates in the world. Specifically, you must try the gianduja chocolate that is made with a toasted hazelnut powder. Containing nearly 30% hazelnut, the taste is heavily flavored by hazelnut. Still, it has a smooth texture to the chocolate which is similar to nutella.
You can have gianduja chocolate in spreads, bars and square chocolates. It is one of the most prestigious Italian chocolate items in Italy and ranked as one of the best items around the world. If you happen to find a good gianduja chocolate box in your area, it might worth it to pick it up to share.
Switzerland – Lindt Chocolate
One of the largest chocolate brands in the world, Lindt chocolate comes from Switzerland. In a small country, chocolate is a major tradition. Per capita, Switzerland consumes the most chocolate in the world. It must be pretty tough to reduce your child’s sugar intake there.
The Lindt chocolate brand was started by the Lindt family who pioneered the recipe that would allow chocolate to melt in your mouth. For nearly 150 years, this Swiss chocolate has been one of the best in the world. Fortunately, it’s easy to find in your local area so you and your family can enjoy the classic Swiss chocolate at home.
United States – Scharffen Berger
Originally, the founder of Sharfeen Berger was known for wine and ended up creating one of the best chocolate bars in the United States. John Scharffenberger brought European chocolate making techniques stateside. Starting out in San Francisco, he was one of the first chocolate makers who controlled production from the sourcing of beans to producing bars.
These chocolate bars are some of the most premium chocolates available from the US. If you would like to enjoy this premium chocolate squares with 62% cacao mocha, that can contain a crunch, you can find them near you or online. It’s a chocolate delight that you and your family can enjoy.
Zurich – Teuscher Chocolate
For over 70 years, Teuscher has become one of the post popular chocolatiers in the world. They have one of the widest varieties and selections of chocolates, boasting over 100 recipes. In their recipes, they source some of the finest cocoa, marzipan, nuts and other ingredients to make their chocolate products.
One of their best selling items includes the champagne truffle. While these chocolates might be a little more expensive, they are worthwhile because they do not contain chemicals, additives or preservatives. If there is a special occasion at home, you can celebrate it with a box of Teuscher chocolates.
Since we live in such a hyper-connected world, we have the luxury of trying the best chocolates from various countries. Of course, you have to show pride for your own local chocolates. However, you can still appreciate the many different types of chocolates. They are all different have a unique flavor to offer.
Have some Green & Blacks at home. Try some Gianduja chocolate from Italy. Or, taste the classic melting chocolate by the Swiss. Take things stateside with the American chocolate from Scharffen Berger. Finally, enjoy some of the most luxurious chocolate from Zurich’s Teuscher chocolate. These are all some of the best chocolates from around the world that you deserve to enjoy from time to time.
Do you have any other types of chocolate to add to this list of the best types of chocolate? Do share in a comment below.
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I love Switzerland – Lindt Chocolate – those balls are creamy and dreamy and I love the different flavours!
I love Lindt Chocolate.
I love all chocolate particularly dark chocolate, I do like Lindt
Lindt is by far my fave chocolate and is always a present people buy me especially at Christmas!
I love most chocolate but lindt chocolate is my favourite
Great prize to win
I love chocolates, in face my whole family does. Can’t wait to win some Green & Black’s from the competition
Gianduja chocolate is my favourite
The Organic Classic Miniature Bar Collection – I had a packet of these for a Christmas present, they didn’t last long!
Gianduja chocolate as it tastes amazing
I love Green and Black’s chocolate, which I’ve only recently been introduced to. Tastes so authentic, especially the white chocolate. Also love a box of Lily O’Brien’s as a treat.
Lindt chocolate is my all time favourite. I just love how silky and creamy the chocolate is!
The G&B’s Organic Milk with Roasted Almond is really nice 🙂
Lindt chocolates are my favourite because I love the taste.
Lindt Lindor are my favourite chocolate at the moment, they also do them with a hint of hazelnut or almond too for the nutty lovers which are also lovely!
I absolutely love Lindt Lindor….especially the white chocolate ones!
I love the green and blacks dark 70%, so smooth and tasty
My favourite is Lindt Lindor I love the hazelnut ones
Green and blacks – their burnt toffee flavour is just incredible!
Love G&B’s Organic Dark 85% because it’s such an indulgent treat
My favourite is organic milk and roasted almond as I love nuts
Great giveaway – love all types of chocolate especially fruit and nut which tastes special
I love Lindt and Green and Blacks they taste so superior to other chocolate on the market.
I love the G&B’s Organic Milk with Roasted Almond as I love nutty chocolate!
Mine would be the Green and Blacks from your choices above
The green and blacks tasting collection is great because the bars are just the right size for a treat without feeling guilty.
I love trying all different types of chocolate. No particular favourite, but I will go straight to the one that has caramel or toffee involved with it!
Lindt Chocolate is my favourite! So creamy.
Gianduja Chocolate is my absolute favourite (and it is usually vegan friendly too!)My boyfriend loves Lindt chocolate
I have always loved Lindt chocolate used to get a small chocolate teddy in my stocking and a bunny at Easter,
I love Switzerland – Lindt Chocolate because it i so creamy and smooth and tastes amazing
I love lindt chocolate its really nice
Hotel Chocolat is really nice, especially their big chocolat slabs.
My favourite is roasted almond because it’s nutty, and so am I! 🙂
My favourite chocolate is Italian Gianduja Chocolate the best chocolates in the world especially the gianduja chocolate made with a toasted hazelnut powder
I love the G&B’s Organic Milk with Roasted Almond because the taste reminds me of my mum making fruit cake with almonds when I were little. When I came home from school that was the amazing smell that wafted in my face as I walked through the door! Fabulous memories!!
I like most types of chocolate, but dark nutty ones are my favourites
Lindor chocolate though to be honest I’m a chocoholic so I love all chocolate
Has to be llindt so moreish
I love Green and Blacks
Lindt chocolate is my absolute favourite. It is so
Indulgent and reminds me of my visit to Paris!! They just manage to get the chocolate so smooth!
At the moment it’s Monty Bonjangles truffles. So rich and moreish!
Lindt Chocolate are my favorites, they always taste so creamy.
G&B’s Organic Milk with Roasted Almond Chocolate Bar just because i love almonds and milk chocolate!
Always Lindt Chocolate balls. They’re just so tasty!
Creamy white chocolate is always my go to choccy
Lindt Chocolate, so moorish and gorgeous! Yummy!
My favourite is Green & Blacks 70% because I love the taste, and the size and shape of the pieces compared to other bars
Lindt Lindor are my favourite, love the chocolatey centre
I adore Lindt chocolate, the chocolate is so smooth and creamy and the fillings so wonderful especially the pralines
I like lots of different types of chocolate but Green and Blacks are one of my favourites!
I love Lindt Chocolate & all my family know it, so I get bought lots of this delicious chocolate for birthdays, aniiversaries, mothers day & christmas!
My favourite is the G&B’s Organic Dark 85%. I love dark chocolate with a high cocoa content
Of the Green & Blacks, I would say the Organic Milk with Roasted Almond. The dark ones are too much for me. Though my Dad loves those ones.
I love Green and Blacks the best from the list
I can’t get enough of G&B’s Almond chocolate! Nutty, not too sweet – perfect!
I can’t get enough of G&Bs almond chocolate bar. Nutty, not too sweet…..perfect!
Green and Blacks Tasting Selection is wonderful and as you get to try little bars of all the types of chocolate. Perfect as a gift too
The Green & Black’s Organic Milk with Roasted Almond 90g Chocolate Bar – because I’m utterly nuts about its sweet taste! 🙂
I do love Green &Blacks but I’ve got to say that Lindt is probably my favourite just because it melts in your mouth its lush!
I love the Organic Dark 85% 90g Chocolate Bar of which I allow myself to have one or two squares, as I love its incredible and complex flavour.
I love Lindt chocolate and am always enjoy the little bunny’s at Easter b
I love G&B’s Organic Milk with Roasted Almond as it’s the perfect blend of sweet milk chocolate with the crunch of almond
green and black’s, because I love the different flavours that they do. My favourite is the butterscotch. yum!
hotel chocolat is my all time favourite chocolate, there peanut milk is my fave
I love the gianduja chocolate as I love hazelnuts.
Out of the green and blacks my favourite is organic dark with Maya gold as it is really rich and luxurious tasting