The Kaori Box, £14.50
Are you Christmas shopping for someone with a sweet tooth? Then why not try luxury Belgian chocolate from Galler, the first chocolate company to receive the Belgian Royal Warrant.
Award winning chocolatier and founder, Jean Galler, is famous for his meticulously blended range of exquisite chocolates and pralines. Beautifully packaged, Galler chocolate combines style and substance - a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.
Using only the finest ingredients, Galler has an array of chocolates that are melt-in-the-mouth delicious. Indulge your chocolate passion with a range of pralines, tablets and filled bars. For more unusual flavours try the Elementaires that include gift boxes such as Les Florales (flowers), Les Marines (salt and seaweed) or Les Volcaniques (pepper) ranges. If you like to experiment try Kaori, with six different flavoured chocolate sticks and three dipping pots there are fifty four unique flavour combinations to discover. (See notes to editor for further information on the range and prices)
The chocolate experience for people that like to experiment, Kaori is based on the traditional ink sticks and stones used in Japanese calligraphy. Combine six different flavoured chocolate sticks - Saffron, Cardamom, Yuzu, Ginger, Vanilla & Coconut and Strawberry & Balsamic - with three dipping pots of Orange & Cocoa Nibs, Matcha Green Tea & Poppy Seeds and Kalamansi and there are fifty four unique flavour combinations waiting to be discovered.
Three innovative chocolate collections based on the elements air, water and fire.
The Volcaniques box starts with the subtle heat of Sichuan pepper, the sensory journey continues with an explosive sensation in the mouth, followed by the intense heat of Esplette and pink pepper. Finally the smoky aromas of Lapsang Souchong tea, with dark chocolate leave a lasting impression of this volcanic experience.
Marines uses salts and seaweeds to create unique chocolate flavours, Les Marines take the palate on a journey across continents to discover the distinctive tastes of la Fleur de sel de Guérande, Sel noir d'Hawaï, Nori and Wakame.
The Floral Gift Box shows a union of fresh flowers and chocolate ganaches produce a delicate texture and taste, in Rose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, and Violet.
For a present with a big impact choose the leather basket, which doubles up as a stylish leather newspaper holder. Filled with a generous selection of Galler chocolates, this gift will have a lasting impression.