Finally, chocolates are happiest being stored at c14 degrees, but will be happy in the fridge if that is the only cool place you have. However, they are best eaten when they've been brought up to room temperature before eating...a bit like cheese! NEW Agave Honeycombe - Chunks of honeycombe made with agave nectar in a dark chocolate dome (vegan-friendly) Totally Twisted Nose - Winchester's Twisted Nose watercress-infused gin blended with locally grown fresh watercress in a white chocolate ganache (Gold medal, Academy of Chocolate Awards 2015)

For my second attempt, I placed all the cacao beans in an airtight proofing box (you can use any type of food-grade airtight box), and fermented the beans in my oven at the “proofing mode” (85°F). I opened the box to drain excess fermentation juice, and stir the cacao beans daily, until they turned into a brownish color after 3 days of fermentation. Typically, cacao bean fermentation takes place at a temperature between 70°F to 85°F. This temperature range is optimal for the growth of yeast and lactic acid bacteria, which are responsible for breaking down the sugars in the beans and producing the flavors and aromas that will be present in the final chocolate. fresh cacao pods(I bought a 16 lbs cacao fruit box and received 15 cacao pods. These cacao pods yielded about 350g cacao nibs after fermented and roasted.) Our enticing, minimalist design boxes are completely plastic free, in line with our sustainability promise.Tabling Method: This method involves spreading the melted chocolate out on a cool surface, such as a marble slab, and working it with a spatula until it reaches the desired temperature. Whether dark chocolate is your desire, or you’re looking for a vegan chocolate gift box, you will find the ideal gift here at Melt. I personally like darker, more intense chocolate, so my sugar to cacao powder ratiois slightly lower than 1:2(150g powdered sugar : 350g cacao powder). Discover our collection of chocolate gifts, designed to set the senses on fire, and leave a long-lasting impression.

If you’re looking for a way to say ‘Thinking of you', 'Happy Birthday’ or ‘ Thank you’, our medium Fresh Chococo Selection Box says it all – and more! Melting Milk Truffle– Madagascan vanilla-infused milk chocolate ganache truffle rolled in curly milk chocolate flakes (1 Star Gold Great Taste Award 2010)Arbequina & Sea Salt– Spanish Arbequina olive oil & Dorset sea salt in a dark chocolate ganache in a dark chocolate dome (Silver Academy of Chocolate Award 2016) Cardamom-infused white chocolate ganache truffle dipped in milk chocolate & rolled in crushed pistachio nuts. Heavenly Honeycombe - Crunchy honeycombe handmade with Robert Field's local Dorset honey in a solid milk chocolate dome.