Chuao Chocolatier California Collective Review

CHUAO CHOCOLATIER UNVEILS NEW CALIFORNIA COLLECTIVE:

Maker of Culinary-Driven, Fair Trade Certified Chocolate Announces Premium Indulgence 

at Accessible Price Point

Chuao Chocolatier, maker of culinary-driven, Fair Trade Certified chocolate launches its latest innovation, the California Collective. A completely new, decadent line of chocolate bars, the Collective brings a premium indulgence at a sought after, accessible price point in five delicious flavors embodying the essence of California living.

The California Collective includes five sunny coast-inspired flavors that celebrate the spirit of Chuao’s home state, from the sunshine to the shoreline. Crafted with a premium blend of Fair Trade Certified chocolate, varietals include:

·       Sun Kissed Coconut: Your personal pocket full of sunshine with crunchy almonds and toasted coconut chillin’ out in milk chocolate.

·       Pool Party Pretzel: Dive into deliciousness with crushed pretzels and crunchy toffee in a pool of sweet milk chocolate.

·       Salted Caramel Dreamin’: Live out your west coast fantasy with sweet caramel toffee and sultry sea salt in creamy milk chocolate. 

·       Sea Salt Surf: Take your taste buds on a seaside getaway, where savory sea salt swims in waves of rich dark chocolate.

·       Bright & Sunny Honey: Escape to California, where awesome almonds and bits of crunchy honey toffee play all day in rich dark chocolate.

“Our goal was to capture the California spirit—salty ocean breezes, sun-kissed beaches and those creative Cali vibes—within each of the flavors,” shares Chef Michael Antonorsi, Chuao Chocolatier’s co-founder & master chocolatier. “The California Collective is my sweet way of sharing it all with you.” 

Chuao Chocolatier’s new California Collective is available online at www.ChuaoChocolatier.com for $2.99 per bar. A curated selection of the brand’s signature line of bars can also be found at fine grocery and specialty retailers nationwide, as well as the brand’s southern California boutique and www.chuaochocolatier.com.

 About Chuao Chocolatier:

Chuao Chocolatier was co-founded in 2002 by Venezuelan Master Chocolatier Chef Michael Antonorsi and his brother Richard Antonorsi. Named a Top 10 Chocolatier in North America by Dessert Professional Magazine, Chuao Chocolatier is on a mission to share joy with the world through deliciously engaging chocolate experiences. Committed to creating sophisticated, award-winning flavors using a proprietary blend of premium, Fair Trade Certified chocolate and high-quality ingredients, Chuao crafts chef-inspired chocolates in an exceptional assortment of flavor combinations. To find your joy, visit www.chuaochocolatier.com/storelocator.

My Thoughts:

Chuao Chocolatier has made an amazing assortment of sweet treats. These products will make anyone who loves chocolate go to the paradise of California by snacking on a piece of their California Collective line! I was very grateful to try each of the bars listed above! Having visited California a few years ago, this was a walk down memory lane. I also was thrilled to be snacking on something that is free of unnatural additives while still supporting fair trade ingredients. Their thought that everything you need to make a treat is in your own "pantry" was appealing to me. I will attach a picture and my thoughts on the flavors! I have to say, I was impressed and am excited to share them with you! 

Sun Kissed Coconut: I am usually not that fond of coconut in my chocolate. I love the smell, but find that the coconut is cute so coarsely that it is hard to chew and not enjoyable. However, I was over the moon with Chuao's Sun Kissed Coconut! The roasted almonds and finely cut toasted coconut were the perfect compliments to the creamy milk chocolate. I felt like I was basking on an island resort while eating this delicious chocolate bar. This one was by far my mom's favorite too. I caught her relaxing in bed watching television while enjoying it! Whenever I crave coconut, this is going to be the chocolate bar for me.

Pool Party Pretzel: Who doesn't love a good chocolate covered pretzel? It's been the go to snack for generations. This chocolate bar from Chuao Chocolatier knew just how to make that classic treat even better! With the perfect amount of crispy pretzels mixed with savory toffee and thick milk chocolate, you'll never feel like the summer time pool days have ended. If you want the ideal blend of sweet and salty, along with that light crunch, this is your go to! 

Salted Caramel Dreamin': I adored this wonderfully sweet and salty chocolate bar. The caramel toffee reminded me of the nights out in California with my mom when here and I were out there together. If you look closely in the pictures, you see the yummy toffee mixed in with the delicious milk chocolate. The added sea salt balances the sweetness, making the flavors completely enjoyable and able to be tasted together. 

Sea Salt Surf: Dark chocolate is by far my favorite. It isn't overly sweet and always creamy (and healthy for you too!). I adored this thick and tasty product from Chuao Chocolatier. The sea salt allows the dark chocolate to take on an even more powerful taste. As a dark chocolate lover, I would sit back and enjoy this any day of the week!

Bright and Sunny Honey: Chocolate and almonds are the ideal combination. This bar is the choice for those that love sweetness. The dark chocolate adds the pow factor to the sweet honey toffee and finely cut roasted almonds. There is a nice mild crunch to this bar with a sweet after taste. I loved it!

If you are looking for delicious, fairly priced chocolate that is using real products on the market, Chuao Chocolatier is for you! Supporting fair trade, ethically sourced Cacao, and fresh ingredients, these products are unique along with delicious. The California Collective line is a must have! 

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